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Herzen House Hotel
Herzen House Hotel, a cozy home away from home in the heart of St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg has hundreds of hotels to choose from, but some stand above others in terms of value, comfort, and amenities. For travelers who seek a combination of comfort and affordability, we recommend staying in “mini-hotels.” The Herzen House Hotel is one of our favorite mini-hotels in St. Petersburg.
Herzen House offers two types of rooms - Standard and Superior. You may find Standard room a bit too small, but Superior rooms are modern and spacious. Rooms have everything you may need for a comfortable stay, including king size beds, crisp white sheets, up to date furniture, lofty ceilings, and a shower cabin in the bathroom. The Herzen’s attention to detail extends so far as to leaves complimentary postcards on the office table, a chocolate bar on the night stand, and cold juices in the fridge.
The Hotel
A mini hotel is less like a regular hotel and more like a lower Manhattan apartment, complete with a concierge and room service. They usually provide services more attuned to a regular hotel, such as morning newspapers, city maps, WiFi, and a free breakfast. The Herzen House offers all of these but goes far beyond the call of duty. If, for instance, you check out before the 8-10AM breakfast, the staff will arrange a special breakfast-to-go; or if you would like to sleep in, they can arrange a late breakfast as well. The reception desk allows you use of a scanner and printer. There is also a bank on the first floor of the hotel and an ATM machine that dispenses Russian rubles or US dollars, so you don't have to worry about exchanging money. One of the most exciting aspects of this mini hotel is their Russian tea party for guests, hosted every Wednesday during Summers.
The Neighborhood
The Herzen House’s neighborhood is perfectly central. When I step out of the hotel, Palace Square is two blocks to my left and St. Isaak's Cathedral is two blocks to my right. St. Petersburg's busiest street, Nevsky Prospect, is one block way, which provides the right amount of barrier to deaden the noise from traffic.
This part of town also has the best selection of restaurants. Just around the corner is a succulent home style Georgian restaurant called Ne Goruyi (price range from 15 to 30 USD with real Georgian wine smuggled into Russia). Other restaurants I would highly recommend are Oliva (Bolshya Morskaya 31. Tel. 314-65-63) which offers Greek cuisine and Teplo (Bolshaya Morkskaya 45. Tel. 570-19-74) which serves traditional Russian food. Teplo is quite popular among the locals and foreigners, so booking in advance is a safe idea. Be sure to ask the staff of the Herzen for their special restaurant discount programs. If you are more in the mood for a quick bite, there is a Russian pancake place called Teremok where you will find blini with caviar and other great things (price range 5 to 10 USD). And, in case if you want something more familiar, there is a McDonald's right next door.
Assambleya Nikitskaya Moscow
With easy access to all the major attractions and firsthand experience of Moscow city life, the hotel Assambleya Nikitskaya embodies everything you want in a metropolitan hotel. A mere 10 minute walk from the Okhotny Ryad, Lenin’s Library, or Teatralnaya subway stations, it is quite literally in the center of the city. 130 meters from the Kremlin, opposite the mansion of the Prince Menshikov, and surrounded by a bustling cultural, business, and historic scene, the Assambleya will make your trip to Moscow both convenient and comfortable.
The Assambleya Nikitskaya sits on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, one of the most picturesque streets in Moscow. It is itself an attraction, providing enough cafes, restaurants, historic churches, and lush parks to keep you occupied for days. Most hotels in such superb locations are of the 5-star, expensive variety; the Assambleya Nikitskaya is a diamond in the rough, offering affordable lodging without sacrificing comfort.
You can get a standard single room at the Assambleya for the weekend at around $250, or a standard double during the week for around $350. If you are looking to splurge, it also provides apartment rooms complete with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all fully stocked with modern comforts. You can stay in an apartment for around $540 a night during the week.
All of the 29 rooms are equipped with modern amenities, comfortable beds, and such a luscious décor you will believe you are sleeping at Catherine Palace. Each room comes with a minibar, high speed Internet, air conditioning, and heated bathroom floors to fend off those cold Russian mornings. The opulence of the furnishings will make you feel like a noble of the 18th century, but the classical design, harmonious colors, and comfortable furniture will make you feel at home.
The Assambleya Nikitskaya sits on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, one of the most picturesque streets in Moscow. It is itself an attraction, providing enough cafes, restaurants, historic churches, and lush parks to keep you occupied for days. Most hotels in such superb locations are of the 5-star, expensive variety; the Assambleya Nikitskaya is a diamond in the rough, offering affordable lodging without sacrificing comfort.
You can get a standard single room at the Assambleya for the weekend at around $250, or a standard double during the week for around $350. If you are looking to splurge, it also provides apartment rooms complete with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all fully stocked with modern comforts. You can stay in an apartment for around $540 a night during the week.
Marriott Renaissance Baltic Hotel
The Marriott Renaissance Baltic Hotel makes many other hotels look laughably inferior. A renovated 18th
century mansion, it sits beside one of St. Petersburg’s most famous and breathtaking sites: St. Isaak’s Cathedral. The location and atmosphere create stunning views that will turn anyone into a photographer. The best view can be found on the summer terrace, a small jut that overlooks the cathedral and St. Petersburg’s colorful rooftops.
The rooms do not disappoint. Walk in and you will find a complimentary bottle of wine along with the traditional Marriott bedding. The rooms with the city views cost a bit more, but the courtyard-facing rooms offer free WiFi on the lower floors. WiFi can be found in the lobby and onsite restaurant where you will also find the morning breakfast buffet, a delicious spread of Russian cuisine with a selection of English newspapers.
One of the best perks of the Renaissance is its exclusive hotel key. This key gives you access to the Hermitage without having to stand in line, bypassing what could be hours of waiting. Come summer time, when the heat increases and the lines lengthen, you will be glad to have this special privilege.
If relaxation and luxury are what you seek, stop by the gym or one of their two saunas. The Renaissance’s rooftop bar bespeaks luxury, offering you a delicious drink and a view of St. Petersburg at night. If you don’t mind spending a little more, splurge for the one or two story suites, complete with separate living rooms and an unfolding couch-bed to accommodate additional guests. With enough additional guests, the Renaissance will guide you into a party room for dinner, capping off your stay with yet another jaw-dropping view.
All in all, for views of mind-blowing extravagance, stay at the Marriott Renaissance.
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The rooms do not disappoint. Walk in and you will find a complimentary bottle of wine along with the traditional Marriott bedding. The rooms with the city views cost a bit more, but the courtyard-facing rooms offer free WiFi on the lower floors. WiFi can be found in the lobby and onsite restaurant where you will also find the morning breakfast buffet, a delicious spread of Russian cuisine with a selection of English newspapers.
One of the best perks of the Renaissance is its exclusive hotel key. This key gives you access to the Hermitage without having to stand in line, bypassing what could be hours of waiting. Come summer time, when the heat increases and the lines lengthen, you will be glad to have this special privilege.
If relaxation and luxury are what you seek, stop by the gym or one of their two saunas. The Renaissance’s rooftop bar bespeaks luxury, offering you a delicious drink and a view of St. Petersburg at night. If you don’t mind spending a little more, splurge for the one or two story suites, complete with separate living rooms and an unfolding couch-bed to accommodate additional guests. With enough additional guests, the Renaissance will guide you into a party room for dinner, capping off your stay with yet another jaw-dropping view.
All in all, for views of mind-blowing extravagance, stay at the Marriott Renaissance.
Historic Hotel Sovietsky Moscow
Just a short jaunt from the Red Square, the historic Hotel Sovietsky is one of Moscow’s most unique 3-star
hotels. What began as a government venue for international delegates, it is now a beacon of Soviet-era style and affordability. Discover for yourself why the Sovietsky has become a world-renowned icon for its style and tantalizing restaurant.
One of the best aspects of this elegant architectural wonder is the rooms. Not only will you sleep in the center of one of Russia’s most vibrant cities, minutes from such infamous sites as the Kremlin and the beautiful Moscow Subway System, but you will also spend as little as $200 a night. This price gives you WiFi, satellite television, 24-hour room service, and laundry access. Top it all off with the spacious, lofty ceilings and gorgeous golden décor of your room, and you will find it difficult to score such a room at such a price anywhere else.
Even if you do not stay at the Hotel Sovietsky, there is one reason you should pay it a visit: the food. The Restaurant Yar has been applauded by diplomats and celebrities alike – from Indira Gandhi to Margaret Thatcher to Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Yar combines the fantastic entertainment of a live Russian performance with a mouthwatering array of dishes in a unique dinner-and-a-show experience. In the summer the Yar opens its doors onto the Summer Terrace, an oasis from the bustle of the city that wraps around you in a cocoon of gurgling fountains and blooming trees. Come feast on charcoal-grilled delicacies, light summer salads, and refreshing drinks, or return in the colder months for live lobster, honey glazed sea bass, and, of course, stroganof.
If you are looking for Soviet-era style at a price that won’t overwhelm you, the Historical Hotel Sovietsky is for you.
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One of the best aspects of this elegant architectural wonder is the rooms. Not only will you sleep in the center of one of Russia’s most vibrant cities, minutes from such infamous sites as the Kremlin and the beautiful Moscow Subway System, but you will also spend as little as $200 a night. This price gives you WiFi, satellite television, 24-hour room service, and laundry access. Top it all off with the spacious, lofty ceilings and gorgeous golden décor of your room, and you will find it difficult to score such a room at such a price anywhere else.
Even if you do not stay at the Hotel Sovietsky, there is one reason you should pay it a visit: the food. The Restaurant Yar has been applauded by diplomats and celebrities alike – from Indira Gandhi to Margaret Thatcher to Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Yar combines the fantastic entertainment of a live Russian performance with a mouthwatering array of dishes in a unique dinner-and-a-show experience. In the summer the Yar opens its doors onto the Summer Terrace, an oasis from the bustle of the city that wraps around you in a cocoon of gurgling fountains and blooming trees. Come feast on charcoal-grilled delicacies, light summer salads, and refreshing drinks, or return in the colder months for live lobster, honey glazed sea bass, and, of course, stroganof.
If you are looking for Soviet-era style at a price that won’t overwhelm you, the Historical Hotel Sovietsky is for you.
Pushka Inn St. Petersburg
The Palace Square, the Alexander Column – these are but a few of the national treasures you will pass on your way to the quaint Pushka Inn. It is tucked away on a quintessential St. Petersburg alley with intricate 18th century buildings and the Griboedov Channel as neighbors. The cozy setting of the Inn balances nicely with the array of sites within walking distance, such as the Cathedral of the Savior on Blood and the world-renowned Hermitage museum.
The inside of the Inn is just as quaint as the surrounding alley. Built by Ivan Pushkin, one of the closest friends
of Russia’s famous poet Alexander Pushkin, the Pushka reflects an antique style. Being a boutique inn gives it a tiny lobby, but its delicious 24-hour restaurant makes up for it by serving free breakfast and giving a 20% discount to hotel guests on lunch and dinner. All of the rooms are non-smoking and come in two options: Comfort, larger and slightly more expensive, and Economy, smaller and less expensive. You can also obtain a family room, an apartment-like complex with two bedrooms, a sitting room, and a fully-equipped kitchen that comes supplied with a tea setting.
The staff at the Pushka Inn is wonderful. They are willing and eager to help with any questions you may have, and provide for your use a copy machine, fax, WiFi internet, and even laptop rental. It is their excellent customer service that enhances the aura of peace and comfort in this inn, sending it to the top of our list as a 4-star hotel.
The inside of the Inn is just as quaint as the surrounding alley. Built by Ivan Pushkin, one of the closest friends
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The staff at the Pushka Inn is wonderful. They are willing and eager to help with any questions you may have, and provide for your use a copy machine, fax, WiFi internet, and even laptop rental. It is their excellent customer service that enhances the aura of peace and comfort in this inn, sending it to the top of our list as a 4-star hotel.
Marriott Courtyard Moscow
Even if you are the most seasoned traveler, you will still gawk at the daunting task of finding a good hotel in Moscow. Of the 240,000 hotels in the capital, 70% are of the dismal, ruined quality and 20% are the overpriced, flamboyant suites reserved for diplomats and the ridiculously wealthy. This leaves only 10% for the average traveler seeking affordable, clean accommodations. Not good odds.
But, if you book at the Marriott Courtyard, you will not have to worry about playing hotel roulette.
Located within walking distance of the Kremlin, the Marriott Courtyard is nestled on one of Moscow’s oldest streets. You will see a gentle milling of Moscovites relaxing and eating in the surrounding alleys, parks, restaurants, and theaters. If the locals love the area, you know it must be good!
The small but elegant entrance leads you away from the popular street, through a glass-covered courtyard,
and into the modern lobby. Despite its world-renowned name, this hotel offers a purely Russian experience alongside all the amenities you’d expect from a Marriott. Internet access is available for purchase, but if you snag a room with a view of the courtyard, the lobby’s WiFi will reach you for free. A chic bar provides slightly overpriced drinks, but the around-the-corner grocery store swoops to the rescue by offering an array of beverages at much more manageable prices. Their continental breakfast will fill you up without slowing you down, a spread of regional and traditional dishes that will make you glad you choose the Marriott.
As with most Marriotts, you can watch a selection of English channels or movies in your room, but doing so would be robbing yourself of the nearby Russian delicacies. The Kremlin with its nighttime illuminations, the cafes with their never-ending parade of wine and beer, the restaurants with their borsch and ice cold vodka – so much waits for you outside the Marriott Courtyard’s doorstep!
But, if you book at the Marriott Courtyard, you will not have to worry about playing hotel roulette.
Located within walking distance of the Kremlin, the Marriott Courtyard is nestled on one of Moscow’s oldest streets. You will see a gentle milling of Moscovites relaxing and eating in the surrounding alleys, parks, restaurants, and theaters. If the locals love the area, you know it must be good!
The small but elegant entrance leads you away from the popular street, through a glass-covered courtyard,
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As with most Marriotts, you can watch a selection of English channels or movies in your room, but doing so would be robbing yourself of the nearby Russian delicacies. The Kremlin with its nighttime illuminations, the cafes with their never-ending parade of wine and beer, the restaurants with their borsch and ice cold vodka – so much waits for you outside the Marriott Courtyard’s doorstep!
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