2. St.Petersburg

 

2.1. HOTELS.

 

2.1.1. SHEREMETEV PALACE hotel

 

The Residence Taleon Sheremetev Palace is an old aristocratic mansion built back in the eighteenth century. Before the 1917 revolution it belonged to Count Alexander Sheremetev and his family. Today the residence has recovered its former splendour and opened its doors wide to guests.
The interiors of the palace were created in the late nineteenth century in accordance with the Sheremetev family’s preferences. The exquisite luxury and refined aristocratic quality of the building can still be felt today.

The Residence Taleon invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Count’s nineteenth-century mansion. Almost as soon as you enter, you sense the special atmosphere that reigns in the Residence. The marble finishing, the coat of arms of the noble Sheremetev family and the magnificent stained glass are all reminders of the splendour of the past. As you climb the majestic marble staircase covered with a red carpet, you feel you have become the noble count, owner of the luxurious mansion. Everything in the palace has been preserved as in the Sheremetevs’ time – the suite of reception rooms, the grand White Hall and the old oak library, constructed on three levels as was the tradition.

 

 

 



The Residence Taleon has seven separate suites of differing categories, but all finished with equal luxury. Three of them are located in the historical rooms of the palace. All the suites are equipped with climate-control systems, personal safes, satellite and cable TV systems, Internet access and mini-bars. The bathrooms are faced with natural marble and decorated with mosaic panels. The furniture and accessories are the work of the finest European craftsmen, while the interiors are completed by copies of masterpieces by famous artists.

2.1.2. TALEON CLUB hotel

The Taleon Imperial Hotel is the only lodging in St. Petersburg providing accommodations in a czarist-era palace. Restored and modified by some of Russia's finest artistic talent, the hotel opened in May 2003 in time to celebrate the city's 300th anniversary. Since then, the Eliseev has quickly become the place of preference for the city’s most prominent and wealthy guests. Its status as a club hotel ensures your privacy

The Taleon Imperial Hotel offers 29 rooms in six standards of splendor. The most opulent is the Presidential Suite - of which there are only two apartments - followed by the Executive, Luxury Studio, Junior and Superior suites. Finally, there is the Superior room. Each suite and room has been individually designed and decorated with the finest Italian furnishings, and hand-painted reproductions of masterpieces from major art museums, such as the State Hermitage Museum, adorn the walls.
Inside each suite and room you will find everything to meet your exclusive needs. The full array of five-star hotel services is provided, such as 24-hour personal butler service and housekeeping, in-room safe, interactive TV, air-conditioning, and Internet connection.

 

 

2.1.3. ROCCO FORTE`s hotel ASTORIA

 

Luxurious Rocco Forte's Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg, captures the essence of Russia with an authentic experience steeped in comfort and elegance. Rocco Forte's five-star tribute to sophisticated traveling reflects the noble history of St Petersburg, with interiors scrupulously designed to recreate the grandeur synonymous with this historic city. Hotel Astoria occupies an unrivalled setting in St Isaac's Square at the hub of St Petersburg's vibrant city centre. St Isaac's Cathedral stands opposite Hotel Astoria, and the renowned Hermitage Museum is only a short walk away.

Complementing the beauty and heritage of St Petersburg, the 213 rooms and suites at Hotel Astoria are carefully furnished with comfort and tranquility in mind. Contemporary facilities share a harmonious space with elegant decor, luxurious marble bathrooms and, in many rooms, breathtaking views over St Isaac's Square.

 

Rooms

Decorated in traditional style with modern elements, all rooms have wooden parquet flooring, new comfortable furniture, linen curtains and marble bathrooms. The following room types are available:

The Classic (46)
Single and double accommodation facing the quiet inner court. You enter the bedroom through a lobby area. These comfortable rooms are tastefully designed and feature parquet flooring, Russian linen and fabrics. The built in wardrobe is well organized and spacious.



The Deluxe (54)
All these double rooms overlook Bolshaya Morskaya Street. You enter the bedroom through a lobby area. These comfortable rooms are tastefully designed and feature parquet flooring, Russian linen and fabrics. The built in wardrobe is well organized and spacious.



 

The Superior Deluxe (61)
With twin or Queen size beds all Superior Deluxe rooms look onto St Isaac's Square and Cathedral. You enter the bedroom through a lobby area. These comfortable rooms are tastefully designed and feature parquet flooring, Russian linen and fabrics. The built in wardrobe is well organized and spacious.


Each room is air-conditioned and has an interactive satellite television, personal electronic safe, refreshment centre, and hairdryer. Telephones are located beside the bed, on the desk and in the bathroom. All phones are connected to a voicemail system, high speed internet connection.
The white marble bathrooms have hand and power showers, and are supplied with luxurious Italian toiletries, fluffy robes toweling and slippers. The majority of bathrooms are three-piece.

An armchair and cocktail table by the window offers an ideal place to relax and read. The writing desk has computer and modem sockets within easy access.

 

 

The Classic Suite (13)
This spacious double accommodation looks into the quiet inner court. You enter the bedroom through a lobby area. These comfortable rooms are tastefully designed and feature parquet flooring, Russian linen and fabrics. The walk-in wardrobe / dressing area is well organized and spacious.
A defined sitting area with a sofa, armchair and large coffee table offers an ideal place to relax after a day viewing the beautiful sights of the city or a full day of business meetings. The writing desk has computer and modem sockets within easy access.
Each room is air-conditioned and has an interactive satellite television, personal electronic safe, refreshment centre, and hairdryer. Telephones are located beside the bed, on the desk and in the bathroom. All phones are connected to a voicemail system, high speed internet connection.
The white marble bathrooms have hand and power showers, and are supplied with luxurious Italian toiletries, fluffy robes toweling and slippers. All bathrooms are three-piece.

 

 

2.1.4. GRAND HOTEL EUROPE by Orient Express

 

The Grand Hotel Europe is a historical building, dating from 1824, and has a preserved neo-classical facade designed by the Italian architect, Rossi and original art nouveau interiors.  The hotel is situated in the heart of St. Petersburg and is within walking distance of the Winter Palace Square and Hermitage Museum. 

The Grand Hotel Europe distinguishes itself through scrupulous attention to detail and personalised  service:

The hotel has 301 rooms, including 89 renovated Standard Classic Rooms, 123 renovated Superior Classic Rooms, 19 Belle Chambres (Junior Suite), 17 Terrace Rooms (Junior Suite), 22 Duplex Suites, 24 Classic Suites, 5 Executive Suites and the Lidval and the Rossi Suite.

 

Standard Classic room

 

 

Superior Classic room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1.5. GRAND EMERALD hotel

 

Among the city’s many fine hotels, the Grand Hotel Emerald ranks as outstanding. Luxurious yet affordable, this gem of hospitality is located in the old centre of the City of St. Peter. Only a couple of minutes away is Nevsky Prospect, the main thoroughfare. Nearby there are Smolny Cathedral, the Taurida Garden, the Hermitage and all the city’s many world-renowned sights.

The hotel professional staff provides highly personalized service. The accommodations are refined and comfortable. And the meals are among the best to be found anywhere in Russia.

 

The guestrooms of the Grand Hotel Emerald are provided with every modern convenience demanded by today’s discerning travellers. Standard features include satellite television, Wi-Fi and Internet connection, a thoroughly stocked mini-bar, room safe and air-conditioning.

Each room is equipped with mini-bar, safe, interactive satellite television, Internet access, Wi-Fi and independently controlled heating and air conditioning.

The hotel has 90 spacious comfortable rooms: 59 Standard rooms, 17 Superior rooms, 10 Junior suites, 2 Executive suites, 1 Presidential suite, 1 Royal suite

There are two non-smoking floors.

Superior room

 

To stay in shape and keep spirits high, the second-floor Top Gym Fitness Center and Emerald SPA-complex feature a spacious training room, aerobics, Russian and Turkish baths and Jacuzzi.

The Velvet Beauty Studio and Cosmetic Boutique is staffed by professionals whose only interest is the appearance of their clients’ hair, skin and nails. The salon’s velvet treatment includes an exclusive selection of beauty products found nowhere else in Russia.

 

 

2.1.6. RADISSON SAS ROYAL hotel

 

Radisson SAS Royal hotel is located on Nevsky Prospect, the main street of St Petersburg and it is close to world famous attractions such as the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the Mariinsky Theatre and more.

The hotel provides the following services:

·         164 well-appointed guest rooms 

·         Free Wireless internet in all rooms and public areas for the registered guests

·         Laundry, dry cleaning & 24 hours room service

·         Fitness centre, sauna, solarium, Jacuzzi, massage room

·         Business centre and concierge services

·         3 meeting rooms and 4 boardrooms

·         Barbazan restaurant; Cannelle Bar & Café with the view to Nevsky prospect 

·         Luggage Room

·         24 hours security service

The hotel has 7 floors and offers 164 rooms including 18 suites (among them 12 Junior suites, 6 senior suites – among them 2-rooms suite Moscow on the 6th floor and 2-rooms suite Royal on the 3d floor), 30 business classrooms, 116 standard rooms (2 of them are rooms specially equipped for people with disabilities).

 

Standard Room

Room area is from 18 till 22 sq. Standard Room is viewing courtyard.

·         Air-conditioning (special remote control)

·         Electronic safe

·         Mini-bars (water, juices, peanuts, chocolates and goodies)

·         34 foreign channels on 6 European languages + 4 pay TV channels

·         3 direct-dial telephones

·         Free WiFi for registered guests

·         Trouser press

·         Tea & Coffee making facilities

·         Hair-drier & bath amenities

·         Bathrobe & slippers

·         Heated floors in the bathroom

·         Make up mirror

 

Business Class Room

Room size is 26 sq. m. Besides the standard rooms facilities Busicell class rooms offer

·         1channel of pay TV per day included into the room fee

·         1 newspaper to the guest’s choice

·         Free local telephone calls

·         Radio alarm-clock in the room

·         Ironboard and iron

·         Moisturizing lotion, cotton pads and sticks

·         Espresso Machine

·         Manicure and sewing kits

·         “Esquire” magazine

Rooms are viewing Vladimirsky or Nevsky prospect.

 

 

Junior Suite

Junior Suite – is a spacious room (26-30 sq. m) with a great view onto Nevsky or Vladimirsky Prospect.