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Grand Hotel EuropevsHotel SO / Saint Petersburg
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Belmond Grand Hotel Europe scores significantly better than SO/ Sofitel St. Petersburg. Belmond Grand Hotel Europe scores 97 with accolades from 12 publications including DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Grand Hotel Europe
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Mikhaylovskaya ulitsa 1 / 7, St. Petersburg 191186, Russia
From $129/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Concierge "After a comprehensive restoration, it's giving the Astoria a run for its money."
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Ask for a Terrace Room facing Arts Square, so you can overlook the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood while eating breakfast, or one of the 10 suites on the Historic Floor that were restored in 2009the original decor in each is inspired by a figure in the hotel's or Russia's history.
Fodor's "The Russian staff upholds the highest European standards, and an endless list of amenities includes the hotel's own brand of cigars and chocolates." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It has historic interiors and a wonderful, airy mezzanine café serving coffee and sumptuous cakes to visitors after an exhausting day’s sightseeing."
Frommer's "This hotel has every right to call itself grand. Grandeur seeps from its carpeting to its ceiling friezes, and it is one of the best places to stay in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "National landmark with neo-Baroque façade and Art Nouveau interiors that is the perfect base from which to explore the city's cultural attractions." Full review
Jetsetter "Opulent 19th-century hotel on Nevsky Prospekt, with Art Nouveau interiors and four decadent restaurants." Full review
Star Service "Declared a national and cultural landmark with a preservation order as a historic monument, the hotel shows burly caryatids that punctuate its magnificent facade." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This building in the neoclassical style was built in 1875 by Ludwig Fontana to house a luxury hotel." Full review
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The atlantes on the façade lend it quite a stylish look, on a par with the interior decor offering everything its prestigious clientele could ask for(shops, restaurants, a post office and a beauty salon).
The Telegraph9.0
"A luxury hotel near the Hermitage in St Petersburg, with exquisitely crafted rooms, a caviar bar, a health club and beauty room." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Antique-inspired rooms feature tall ceilings and parquet floors in many, and top-floor rooms have terraces overlooking the city." 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
