Zerotwonine

Short trip to St. Petersburg - serenaded by harp music during breakfast

The Grand Hotel Europe is the ideal starting point in which to experience this picturesque city. In the middle of St. Petersburg’s historic city centre – direct at the famous Nevsky Prospekt – lays the wonderful 137 year old hotel; housed in a historic building from 1824. Tchaikovsky spent his honeymoon there; Tsar Nicholas II and Dostoyevsky were also guests at this time-honoured hotel in the heart of St. Petersburg just as many other personalities, past and present. Today, the property houses 300 spacious rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars, as well as a small spa area, which soon will be expanded. The location is optimal and allows you to reach St. Petersburg’s most essential sites comfortably on foot.

The five star hotel offers immaculate services on the highest level and was voted the “Best Hotel in Russia” 2008 for good reason. At times, the guest feels as though they are brought back a century ago, during the glamorous days of F. Scott Fitzgerald, without having to giving up all of the 21st century amenities of course. This is a perfect journey through time and is designed with much care right down to the smallest detail. Sure, you must really like this classic type of style; but really nothing fits the unique ambience of St. Petersburg better than the Grand Hotel Europe.

Conclusion: The city on the Neva is without a doubt worth a visit, but I would also visit the hotel again even if this wasn’t the case!

Nicest location: The Lobby Bar at early morning
Criticism: For the price of the room, a down-to-the-minute Internet charge for guests is inappropriate.

Christian Siemoneit
Hellman & Friedman LLC

Grand Hotel Europe
Nevsky Prospekt
Mikhailovskaya Ulitsa 1/7
191186 St. Petersburg
Russia