Marriott Hotels has opened a new five-star hotel with spa in the Gorky Gorod ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

The Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel is located at the bottom of the resort’s ski slopes and is situated next to a new, state-of-the-art 30,000sq m (322,00sq ft) Olympic Media Centre built for the Winter Olympics.

The 428-bedroom hotel’s Soul spa is spread across 2,000 sq m (21,500sq ft) and features nine treatment rooms, with guests treatments based on the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. Treatments vary from traditional massages and treatments to a snow shower, while also offering guests hydro massage, aromatherapy, Turkish bath and a Finnish sauna. Other wellness features include a steamroom and fitness centre with cv equipment and free weights.

Also include in the new hotel are an indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool and two restaurants including the centrepiece River Café serving international cuisine with European, American, Russian and Asian influences.

Markus Schmidt, Area General Manager of Interstate Hotels & Resorts in Krasnaya Polyana, said: “This hotel will offer an extraordinary experience to all guests due to its location and the sheer number and quality of services and facilities it offers. The experience of Interstate Hotels & Resorts and its highly skilled associates combined with the unique local culture will ensure that our guests will enjoy their time with us.”