Grand Hotel Europe: Saint-Petersburg, Russia

	Grand Hotel Europe
		Rate from: 240 USD Address: 1/7 Mikhailovskaya Street, Saint-Petersburg, Russia Welcome to the Grand Hotel Europe - one of the world's truly "Grand Hotels". With a history that dates back to the 1820's, the Grand Hotel Europe has played a central role in the City of St.Petersburg since the time of the Tsars. Great care was taken in the renovation of the Hotel, completed in 1991, to preserve the building's distinctive nineteenth century architecture including its ornate baroque facade, elegant main staircase, private function rooms, suites and bedrooms. As our guest, you will experience the romance of Russia's glorious past combined with the modern facilities expected of Russia's leading Hotel.

TOUR PACKAGE

WEEKEND IN ST.PETERSBURG
(Friday - Monday)

PRICE ON REQUEST

Above prices are in EUR per person if you are two in a standard double room including comfortable car/minivan, experienced guide and admission fees. VAT is included.

5 DAYS IN ST.PETERSBURG
(4 NIGHTS AND 5 DAYS)

PRICE ON REQUEST

Above prices are in EUR per person if you are two in a standard double room including comfortable car/minivan, experienced guide and admission fees. VAT is included.

ONE WEEK IN ST.PETERSBURG
(6 NIGHTS AND 7 DAYS)

PRICE ON REQUEST

Above prices are in EUR per person if you are two in a standard double room including comfortable car\ minivan, experienced guide and admission fees. VAT is included.

LOCATION

Located in the very heart of the historic central shopping and business district of St.Petersburg, the Grand Hotel Europe combines all of the splendor of a bygone age with deluxe modern facilities and the highest international standards of service. The first five-star Hotel in Russia, the Grand Hotel is far more than simply a superlative hostelry it is, like only a few hotels around the world, an integral part of the history and the culture of its city and its nation. Its roots date back to the 1820s, and for more than 150 years the Grand Hotel Europe has stood at the very centre of the city's social, cultural, and commercial life. Completely renovated between 1989 and 1991, the Hotel is today more vital, more magnificent, and more enchanting than ever before.

The Grand Hotel Europe has played host throughout its lifetime to the great names of Russian history and to notable figures and leading personalities from all over the world. A favorite haunt of Tchaikovsky, Turgenev, Anna Pavlova, and Maxim Gorky, the Hotel continues to this day to attract the rich, famous, and talented from around the globe. In 1996 alone, we were pleased to welcome President Bill Clinton, Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Prince Michael of Kent, the Prince of Malaysia, Sir Peter Ustinov, and Sharon Stone, as well as many other celebrities and VIPs.

Area Attractions

• Nevsky Prospekt, the main avenue of St.Petersburg and perhaps the most famous street of Russia. Nevsky Prospekt runs from the Admiralty and the Hermitage Museum via Ploschad Vosstania to Alexander Nevsky Monastery
• less then 1 km from the Hermitage (Winter Palace), the largest museum in the world; former winter residence of Russian tsars
• less then 1 km from Russian Museum, the collection of Russian art from medieval icons to realistic paintings
• less then 1 km from Kazan Cathedral, an outstanding example of the early 19th-century Russian architecture, erected on the site of a small stone church to hold the ancient icon of Our Lady of Kazan
• less then 1 km from Church of the Resurection (The Savior on Blood), an important landmark that was created on the exact site where the Russian Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881; here you will see the fantastic art of Russian mosaics, which covers an enormous area
• less then 1 km from the Russian Arts Museum
• less then 1 km from the Mussorgsky Opera & Ballet Theater is the second largest opera/ballet theater is St. Petersburg
• less then 1 km from the the Alexandrinsky Theater with ballet performances in summer and drama performances for the rest of the year
• less then 1 km from the the Large Hall of St. Petersburg Philharmonic with the city's best symphony and classical concerts
• 1 km from the the St.Isaacs Cathedral, the 4th greatest cupola cathedral in the world, richly decorated with monolithic columns, paintings, mosaics, sculptures, marble and semi-precious stones
• 1 km from Mariinsky Theatre, where act one of the best troupes in the world, classical ballets and international operas
• 2 km from Alexander Nevsky Lavra, one of the four lavras in Russia; it contains cemetery monuments to famous persons from the 18th and 19th century
• 2 km from Yusupov Palace, a beautiful example of St.Petersburg's early 18th century architecture; there you will have a chance to see the room where Rasputin was killed.
• 3 km from Peter & Paul Fortress, former political prison; it is the burial place of Romanov dynasty and presently an exhibition of the city's history
• 25 km from the Suburbs (Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk), former summer residences of Russian tsars with beautiful parks

ACCOMMODATION

Standard & Superior Classic Rooms
One unique benefit of the Hotel's restoration is that even the Grand Hotel Europe's standard Classic rooms vary in size and in layout, maintaining the Hotel's historic character and reflecting its fascinating architectural heritage. Each of the Classic rooms comprises an entranceway, a bedroom with seating area, and a bathroom. All have twin, double, or Grand Lit beds, with Swedish duvets and coverlets in clean pastel hues. Moreover, each room is fully equipped with a mini bar, a hair drier, a television with satellite reception and a movie channel, a telephone with International Direct dial facility and Voice mail, a Writing desk, and comfortable armchairs in which to relax. For additional comfort, the tiled floor of each bathroom is heated. Plus, you'll find that all rooms are equipped with safes, air conditioning and fax modem lines. The Hotel's 212 Classic rooms vary in size from 16 to 29 square meters. Of these, 99 are equipped with twin beds, 49 with doubles, and 64 with Grand Lits.

Belle Chambres
The Hotel's Belle Chambres are distinguished for retaining the generous spaces and classical style of the nineteenth century. While these rooms vary in size and in layout, they are on average about twice the size of the standard room. The rooms have parquet floors, spacious seating areas with armchairs and a sofa, and large windows facing onto historic Nevsky Prospekt all of which contribute to their extraordinarily light and airy ambience. The furnishings of the Belle Chambres are antique and feature period reproduction pieces; the twin or Grand Lit beds are covered with Swedish duvets and coverlets in tasteful pastel shades. The Belle Chambres are, in addition, equipped with all of the amenities enjoyed in the Classic rooms. The Hotel's 19 Belle Chambres range in size from 31 to 45 square meters. Of these, 15 are equipped with twin beds, two with doubles, and two with Grand Lits.

Terrace Rooms
High atop the Hotel, on the fifth floor and looking out over St.Petersburg's enchanting skyline, are our Terrace rooms. These rooms are of similar layout, style, and size (20 square meters) to our Classic rooms, with the exception that they are graced as well by balconies. Those facing Arts Square enjoy striking views of the Church of the Spilt Blood, one of St.Petersburg's most beautiful landmarks. All Terrace Rooms are fitted with satellite television, mini bars, hair driers, telephones with International Direct dial facility, in summer, terrace furniture and of course the amenities of the Classic rooms. The Hotel's 17 Terrace rooms are all equipped with double beds.

Penthouse Suites
These split-level, modern style upstairs are ideal for longer stays and for working visits, as they separate the bedroom from the lounge and working area below. The penthouse suites are furnished in soft shades of rust or blue and decorated with modern Russian paintings. All of the suites have double beds or Grand Lits, a sofa and chairs, and a writing desk. In addition, the suites are equipped with mini bars, TVs with satellite link and a movie channel, hair driers and telephones with International Direct dial facility and Voice mail. Each of the 22 suites measures 55 square meters and features safes, air conditioning and fax modem lines; 20 are furnished with double beds and 2 with Grand Lits.

Presidential & Imperial Suites
The full grandeur of St.Petersburg at the turn of the century is preserved in the Lidvall and the Rossi suite. Furnished in the classical style, with antique oil paintings, clocks and decorative ornaments, these suites are suitable for meetings, for entertaining, and simply for relaxing. Both the Lidvall and the Rossi suites have accommodated figures of international stature, including several heads of state as well as many notable artists, business leaders, entertainers, and other celebrities. Each of the suites measures 67 square meters and comprises an entrance hall, a guest bathroom, an anteroom, and a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom.

Junior & Executive Suites
The junior and executive suites of the Grand Hotel Europe vary considerably in size and layout, but all share the historic features that were carefully restored during the Hotel's renovation. Antique furniture is used throughout, and the colour and style of the decor reflects in all of its aspects the elegance and dignity of turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia. All of the suites comprise an entrance hall, a lounge, a bedroom and a bath; our larger suites have in addition a guest washroom. All of the suites are of course equipped with satellite television and a movie channel, International Direct dial telephones and Voice mail, mini bars, hair driers, safes, air conditioning and fax modem lines. The Hotel's 24 Junior suites range in size from 37 to 45 square meters; 3 are furnished with twin beds, and the remaining 21 are furnished with double beds. The 5 Executive suites, all of which are furnished with a double bed, range in size from 50 to 60 square meters.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Guests of the Grand Hotel Europe may choose from no less than seven superlative bars and restaurants, ranging from the airy charm of afternoon tea in the Mezzanine Cafe to the exceptional grace and distinguished culinary artistry of the Europe Restaurant. For late night drinks, there is no more captivating and convivial surround than the Lobby Bar, while at Sadko's, the meeting spot, the energy like the nightly live music reaches a slightly higher pitch. Rossi's, an informal spot possessed of a superb wine list, serves delicious Italian dishes all day long, and at Chopsticks those with a longing for Chinese can enjoy authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. Most recently, the Hotel commemorated the grand re-opening of its historic Caviar Bar, an elegant, intimate spot in which to enjoy Russia's most renowned, exquisite fare.

SERVICES AND AMENITIES

The Grand Hotel Europe distinguishes itself through scrupulous attention to detail and personalised service. What many hotels consider exceptional, we consider standard. Among the amenities available to all of our guests are the following items and services:

• Fitness Centre with sponge pool and sauna
• Massage Therapists
• Hair dresser
• 24-hour valet parking
• Theatre Desk
• Terry robes
• Secretarial services
• Shoe Shine
• Non-smoking floor
• Shopping Gallery
• Pastry and Flower Shop
• Famous Ananov Faberge Egg Shop
• Front Desk with multi-lingual concierge
• Packing / unpacking service upon request
• Hand-laundry and dry cleaning service
• Safes for valuables in every room
• Twice-daily maid service

MEETING AND EVENT FACILITIES

For more than a century the Grand Hotel Europe has stood at the centre of St.Petersburg's social, cultural, civic, and business life. Situated in the heart of the city's primary shopping and commercial district, the Hotel has long served as a venue for meetings, conferences, banquets, and receptions. Our wide range of beautiful public rooms, as well as our fully-equipped Business and Convention centre and our experienced, flawlessly professional planning and support staff make the Grand Hotel an unparalleled base from which to do business in St.Petersburg.

Business Services & Facilities
The Hotel's Business and Convention centre provides exceptionally strong support for our guests. The Grand Hotel Europe can provide you with secretarial assistance, with interpreters and translators, and with a private Meeting room or temporary office. International communications, including fax, e-mail and Internet, postal and courier services are all available through the Hotel as well. Our concierge will be happy to confirm your transportation, to make onward travel arrangements, to reconfirm airline tickets, to offer advice on restaurants and to arrange all tours and excursions in and outside St.Petersburg. Our private function rooms are ideal for important meetings and conferences, discreet negotiations, presentations, seminars, and training sessions. The Hotel will be happy to assist you with all arrangements, including the supply of audio-visual aids and simultaneous translation equipment.

Banquet Planning & Facilities
Over the course of its long history, the Grand Hotel Europe has been the venue for innumerable spectacular occasions. Today our Banqueting team upholds this fine tradition, providing the careful organization, the considered advice, and the attention to detail essential to a successful event. Our many different function rooms, each with its own special character, provide the perfect setting for any gathering. Whether you are planning a small private dinner, an elaborate banquet and dance, or simply an intimate cocktail gathering, the Grand Hotel will ensure that the occasion is a resounding success. If you wish, we can also arrange special functions at venues outside of the Hotel, including a number of imperial palaces and some of St.Petersburg's most beautiful private theatres.

	Grand Hotel Europe