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Grand Hotel Europe de-luxe

The number one five-star hotel in Russia with traditions that date back to 1824, the year it was established. Completely renovated and restored to its former glory and conveniently located in the centre of the city, the Grand Hotel Europe re-opened in 1991. The hotel is under the management of Orient-Express and is one of the Leading Hotels of the World. It features a marvellous combination of a refurbished interior in the original style with all Western amenities. The 301 rooms and suites are well-appointed and equipped, including with satellite TV. The hotel has four restaurants, three bars, and conference and banquet facilities including conference rooms accommodating up to 200 people. The Business Centre is designed for smaller meetings and important negotiations; it has five very exclusive rooms, designed for 6-12 guests. Also available are secretaries, interpreters, and a business centre with telephone, fax, telex, etc.

Please visit www.grand-hotel-europe.com for more details

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22

The luxury Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 looks onto Palace Square - home of the world-famous Hermitage Museum - and is situated on the Moika River Embankment, the historical and cultural heart of the city, just 2 minutes from Nevskiy prospect - main sightseeing and shopping street. The hotel welcomes you to feel an ambience of sophisticated luxury and informal top-quality and offers you a wide range of luxury accommodation - 23 suites and 174 rooms. Like the hotel itself, suites are decorated in classical style, with fine antiques which have been chosen to evoke the grand traditions of St Petersburg. The Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 offers its guests an appealing range of restaurants and bars - Beau Rivage restaurant, Wine Cellar 1853, Von Witte Bar, Tea Room and Bellevue Brasserie on the 9th floor with a breathtaking 360 panoramic view. For conferences and meetings the hotel offers Neva Room, Fontanka Room and Atrium Foyer. Guests could use business centre, relaxation centre and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Please visit www.kempinski-st-petersburg.com for more details

Corinthia Nevskij Palace

This modern international business and tourist hotel opened in 1993 under the management of Marco Polo and is located on Nevsky prospekt in the very heart of the city. Retaining its classical 19th century facade, the Nevskij Palace has been completely renovated inside. There are 287 rooms including suites. All rooms have air-conditioning, a mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, radio, satellite TV, luxury bathrooms, etc. There are five restaurants, a shopping arcade, hairdressing salon, fitness centre, and sauna. Guests may take advantage of a full range of business and conference facilities.

Please visit www.corinthia.ru for more details

Radisson SAS Royal Hotel

Situated on Nevsky prospekt, which is St. Petersburg's main boulevard, the Radisson SAS is in the heart of the city, close to all the major cultural and historical attractions. Opened in summer 2001, the hotel has 164 rooms, including 17 suites. Dating from 1730, the building has a colourful history and is thought to be one of the first erected in this part of the city. Rooms have fax and PC connections.

Please visit www.www.radissonsas.com for more details

Astoria Hotel

The Astoria is one of the best-known and most eminent hotels in St. Petersburg due in part to its historical legacy. It first opened in 1912, and was re-opened, after reconstruction, in 1991. The hotel is located in the city centre, just opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral. It has 436 air-conditioned rooms, including suites and luxury apartments. There are three restaurants: the Winter Garden, the Astoria, and the Angleterre. Among other attractions are a Banqueting Hall, the Rotunda, a beer bar, and several cafeterias. The hotel has superb conference facilities, a business centre, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, and beauty parlour.

Please visit www.astoria.spb.ru for more details

Grand Hotel Emerald

Designed by the contemporary St. Petersburg architect Yevgeny Gerasimov, the Grand Hotel Emerald looks set to become one of the jewels of St. Petersburg. Located just five minutes away from Nevsky prospekt, this postmodern building looks fabulous both inside and out with its combination of classical style and modern design. The 92 rooms include the King's and President's suites and offer enchanting views of the city. Guests have the use of a traditional Russian banya, Turkish and Finish saunas, SPA centre, solarium, beauty parlour, and cozy bars.

Please visit www.grandhotelemerald.com for more details

The Eliseev Palace (Taleon) Hotel

Formally the private residence of the famous merchant Stepan Eliseyev, this exquisite mansion has been completely restored to its former grandeur and is now home to the Taleon Club. Under international management, the Taleon Club provides a wide variety of entertainment and outstanding service that guarantees an evening out second to none.

Please visit www.eliseevpalacehotel.com for more details

D'Angleterre Hotel

The four-star Angleterre Hotel is ideally located in the centre of St. Petersburg, overlooking St. Isaac's cathedral and within easy walking distance of the Hermitage Museum. Under the management of Sir Rocco Forte's new hotel company RF-Hotels international, the Angleterre offers its guests 193 air-conditioned bedrooms (many with views over St Isaac's Square), a theatre-style auditorium seating 205 with simultaneous translation in four languages, the Borsalino Bar and Restaurant, a casino and night club, health club and pool, and gift shop. Guests staying at the Angleterre may also take advantage of facilities at the adjacent Astoria Hotel, a five-star property which is part of the RF Hotels collection. These include: the Davidov Russian restaurant with its vodka and caviar bar; the Rotunda lobby bar; the lobby lounge for breakfast and afternoon tea; and the beauty salon.

Please visit www.angleterrehotel.com for more details

Pribaltiyskaya Hotel

The Pribaltiskaya is located on the Gulf of Finland, a 10-15 minute drive from the city centre. This 17-story hotel boasts 1200 rooms, including 60 luxury suites. Facilities include a service bureau, sauna, swimming pool, and a bowling alley. There are numerous restaurants, banquet halls, and bars as well as large 250- and 900-seat convention halls. The hotel's business centre makes an ideal "home-office" equipped with fax-machines, copiers, computers, international direct-dial telephones, and typing and secretarial services.

Please visit www.hotelpribaltiyskaya.ru for more details

St. Petersburg Hotel

Built in 1970 and centrally located on the River Neva, just opposite the Battleship Aurora, the St. Petersburg is very close to Lenin Square metro station. The hotel has 410 rooms, including 10 suites overlooking the Neva. There is a business centre, conference facilities, three restaurants, bars, night clubs, a sauna, and cafeterias on every floor. The St. Petersburg also has a convention hall with a capacity of 800.

Please visit www.hotel-spb.ru for more details

Pulkovskaya Hotel

Conveniently located just 8 km. from the city centre and only 5 km. from the airport, the Pulkovskaya has 840 rooms including 17 first-class suites. Facilities include a service bureau, sauna, swimming pool, and a banqueting hall seating 400. The hotel's restaurant offers European and Russian cuisine.

Please visit www.pulkovskaya.ru for more details

Neptun Hotel

This international business hotel is located on the Obvodny Canal Embankment, not far from St. Petersburg's old city centre. Hotel Neptun was opened in 1991. Its latest extension, a recreation center, was completed in November 2000. The Best Western Hotel Neptun belongs to an international hotel chain, meaning that guests can expect the modern amenities, reasonable rates, and impeccable service that are Best Western standards. The Neptun offers single and double rooms, executive and luxury suites, apartments, and handicapped facilities. Every room has a mini-bar, satellite colour TV, long-distance and international direct dialling, and internet access. There is a restaurant, two dining rooms, banquet rooms, and bars. The Neptun has three conference halls with capacities of 20, 30, and 100, each equipped with state-of-the-art conference and presentation facilities. The hotel's two-storey watersports facility comprises a 25-metre swimming pool with a unique high-efficiency water-purification stem. The pool area has several saunas and steam rooms.

Please visit www.hotel.neptun.spb.ru for more details

Vergaz Hotel

This small but very elegant guesthouse-style hotel is located on Vasilievsky island, in the old city centre, 5 - 7 minutes drive from Nevsky prospekt. Managed by Gaz de France, the hotel has been recently refurbished to give guests a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. There are 13 rooms.