Prices for accommodation in Moscow, the highest in the world.

According to a survey conducted by the British company Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the rates for hotel accommodation in Moscow, the highest in the world. The average room rate in the Russian capital amounted to 265 pounds (12, 5 thousand. Rub.) Per night. In comparison with 2008, the price dropped by 37 pounds (1,760 rubles.), But still the Moscow hotels overtake the second most expensive area of ​​Abu Dhabi at £ 40. The authors of the study indicate that for the year the British currency also fell heavily, so reducing the cost of hotel services in fact proved to be more significant. Of the top ten most expensive cities rose significantly Abu Dhabi and Bahrain's capital Manama - 30 and 20 pounds, respectively. Also a slight increase in prices recorded in Geneva, Copenhagen, Washington and Athens. Ten of the most expensive areas is as follows: The most expensive hotels in the city average room rate in 2009 (in pounds) The average room rate in 2008 (in pounds) Moscow £ 266.56 £ 303.39 Abu Dhabi £ 223.35 £ 191.21 £ New York 203.70 £ 223.44 Paris £ 201.07 £ 201.09 Manama £ 189.36 £ 170.17 Milan £ 185.73 £ 194.35 Geneva £ 185.19 £ 179.07 Copenhagen £ 182.74 £ 174.68 Washington £ 179.53 £ 170.19 Athens £ 177.81 £ 171.81