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Alexander HousevsHotel SO / Saint Petersburg
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Alexander House is preferred by most writers compared to SO/ Sofitel St. Petersburg. Alexander House comes in at #3 in St. Petersburg with approval from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
Alexander House
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
Kryukova Kanala emb. 27, St. Petersburg 190068, Russia
From $45/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This unbeatable hotel was born when a television journalist and his wife decided to switch careers and open a mini-hotel, using only environmentally friendly building materials and furniture." Full review
Fodor's "Each of the 20 airy guest rooms here shows off an original, somewhat quirky design that incorporates wood, brick, linen, and other natural materials." Full review
Star Service "The hotel is in a restored 19th-century merchant house and is named for its owner, Alexander Zhukov." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 20-room Alexander House is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel that strikes an ideal balance between stylish and homey." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Set in a house that dates back two hundred years, this highly personable, family-run hotel offers 20 rooms themed after the world’s great cities, a pleasant and peaceful back garden." Full review
The Guardian "Two converted horseboxes, Thistle and Juniper, have been added to the collection of self-catering and glamping accommodation at the Alexander House estate in Perthshire"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Owners Alexander and Natalya have converted this historic building opposite Nikolsky Cathedral, styling each of the 14 spacious rooms after their favourite international cities." Full review
Hotel SO / Saint Petersburg Fodor's Star Service The Telegraph Oyster
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
6 Voznesensky Prospect, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The hip international chain has treated the historic city center to some modern indulgence, along with spectacular views from many of the stylish rooms." Full review
Star Service "The hotel serves a dual purpose, appealing to a high-end business clientele while also attracting its fair share of hip tourists, young stars and music lovers." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Its rooms are sleek, sexy, and mostly purple, while the building boasts an enviable roof-top bar." Full review
OysterLuxury
"With elegant European Russian interiors and beautiful decor, this hotel offers guests a luxurious experience. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"According to prior guests, the W St. Petersburg offers top-notch customer service and stylish digs in the heart of St. Petersburg. You'll find must-see sights like the Hermitage Museum..." Full review
Lonely Planet "When one of the world’s coolest hotel brands opened its first Russian hotel in 2011, it unsurprisingly became the talk of the town." Full review
