St. Petersburg hardly needs any additional introduction. This Northern city is a real architectural extravaganza, to plunge into which every inhabitant of Russia dreams of at least once in his life. However, this also applies to many guests from abroad. Travelers are usually interested in the success of the ratio of hotel accommodation and its price. So, we have compiled a rating for you, which includes the best 5-star St. Petersburg hotels in the center with breakfast.
Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge 5 *
Aged in a unique "urban resort" format. It is located within walking distance from the main attractions of the Northern capital. An interesting combination of the Sokos style traditional for the Scandinavian countries and the charm of the traditional Russian architecture of an old estate that once belonged to the Yeleseevs merchant family found expression in the interior. Regardless of whether you came to St. Petersburg for a quiet family vacation or as part of a business trip, all conditions have been created here so that you can enjoy a full physical and emotional rest.
For this, the Palace Bridge Wellness Club is perfect, the complex of which includes a swimming pool, a spa area, and an indoor golf academy. If you stay here, the local chef is guaranteed to impress you with the delights of Spanish cuisine. You should also not refuse an unusual meal at Dans le noir - all meals take place in complete darkness. If business still comes first for you, you can use one of the modernly equipped conference rooms.
Corinthia Saint Petersburg 5 *
Its majestic façade fits perfectly into the architectural ensemble of Nevsky Prospekt, and the classic elegance of the interior is eye-catching. It is not surprising that there are so many regular customers who over and over again prefer Corinthia during their visits to St. Petersburg. A club lounge with exquisite decor, a bar with live piano music, and an international restaurant where you can dine while enjoying quiet conversation, warm food and colorful views of Nevsky Prospect - the spirit of the hotel is felt in everything. The sauna and gym are also open to guests.
If you are planning an excursion vacation in the Northern capital, this option will also be an ideal choice from the point of view of its location - the Mayakovskaya metro station is just two minutes away, and from here you can get anywhere in the city.
Kempinski Moika 22 5 *
It has a rather unusual name, but it is enough to learn a little more about it, and the name becomes justified. Kempinski Moika is located on the Moika embankment, right on Palace Square, and therefore almost all windows offer a view of the Hermitage. It may well compete with many buildings of St. Petersburg in beauty, as it is located in an aristocratic mansion of the middle of the nineteenth century.
The exquisite taste of the former noble owners is still guessed today - antique furniture adorns all rooms. The chosen color scheme is also of interest - the rooms are designed in a classic style, which evokes nostalgia for the sea. Gold, dark blue and white accents only enhance this impression. On the territory there is a spa center and two restaurants of European and French cuisine, respectively.
Hermitage 5 *
As the name suggests, it is officially part of the most famous Russian museum complex. It is located in a mansion built in the thirties of the nineteenth century.
The atmosphere under its arches is typical of museum halls - the luxury and genius of artistic thought. The furniture for the rooms was made according to the sketches of artisans from Florence. These Italian traditions are also visible in the form of marble statues.
There are two luxurious restaurants on the territory: "Catherine the Great", where, as you might guess, they serve Russian cuisine (it is noteworthy that many recipes were recreated relatively recently from records found in the Winter Palace, so you can literally taste history ), and Michelangelo, whose chef defends the pride of Italian culinary masters. At the local lobby bar, you can experience firsthand what real Russian tea means. A fairly impressive list of wellness services is also provided.
Petro Palace 5 *
To match the impressive architecture of the center of St. Petersburg, where it is located, bathing in the ocean of theaters, restaurants and shops, and in the pre-New Year illumination this spectacle becomes even more colorful. Housed in a completely renovated historic building, decorated in a classic style. This tradition continues in the guise of a trattoria restaurant serving Italian cuisine. The restaurant offers a view of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
The complex also includes a spa, which can be visited at any time of the day for free, even if you suddenly want to swim at three in the morning. A pleasant bonus will be the presence of nine conference rooms, as well as a business center. Here you can easily conduct a business presentation or negotiations.
Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg 5 *
The creators of the project emphasized that they sought to create a building in which guests can comfortably live from a couple of days to a couple of months. And this was fully realized - the atmosphere of warmth and comfort is perfectly complemented by more than a full range of hotel services. It is located not far from the Moskovskie Vorota station, so getting around the city will not be difficult either.
It offers studios as well as suites. Regardless of the room type, you can use the fully equipped kitchen area. You don't have to get up early to prepare your own breakfast - you will always have the opportunity to order a continental breakfast directly to your room. If you want tea or coffee throughout the day, this option is also free for guests. Gym, laundry and other services will make your stay even more comfortable.
Astoria Rocco Forte 5 *
It is a classic of the hotel business in St. Petersburg. It opened even before the revolution and even then began to enjoy unprecedented success among guests of the capital and the local aristocracy. With the change of regime, it has not lost its gloss. He won the favor of such people of his time as Sergei Yesenin or Isadora Duncan. "Astoria" basks in the reflections of the lamps of St. Isaac's Cathedral. The Mariinsky Theater, Nevsky Prospect and Palace Square are within walking distance.
There is a tour desk downstairs, worth a visit before starting your walk through the historic districts. The magical atmosphere of the ballroom and winter garden can make any business meeting more relaxed and memorable, especially to the accompaniment of live music. You can celebrate the successful signing of the contract in a traditional Russian cuisine restaurant or in a stylish bar. From the excesses of our time, there is also a gym, Turkish baths, a sauna and a spa.
W Saint Petersburg 5 *
Located just twenty minutes from the Faberge Museum. Located at the epicenter of city attractions, the views are spectacular. The reconstruction of the building took place relatively recently, and now this fashionable complex in the art deco style attracts all eyes. The interior design was carried out by Antonio Citterio, whose name is strongly associated with space.The complex includes nine conference rooms, as well as two restaurants: Cococo offers a special look at familiar Russian cuisine, while HI SO Terrace offers international cuisine and a sea of lights at your feet.
Guests can also enjoy Japanese and Turkish baths, swim in the pool, visit a massage therapist or relax at the spa. If you wish, you can stay with your pet, but this option is paid. If you are planning a trip with children, but due to changed plans or for some other reason cannot take the child with you, you can always leave the little traveler under the supervision of a nanny.
Lotte Hotel Saint Petersburg 5 *
He owns a historic building on the Moika embankment. Its appearance combines comfort in the modern sense of the word and elegant classics of design. The road to Palace Square will take only fifteen minutes on foot. There is a bar right on the roof, which offers a beautiful view of the facade of St. Isaac's Cathedral or the colorful inner garden. It can be rightfully proud of the fact that it is on its territory that the first premium-class restaurant in the northern capital is located, which serves Japanese cuisine.
Downstairs, a buffet breakfast is served every morning. It also houses a Balli-style spa with a sauna and a dedicated relaxation area. Without going outside, you can find out about current cultural events for the coming days, as well as book tickets. The staff will be happy to help you with this.
Grand Hotel Emerald 5 *
This variant owns a building in the aristocratic center of St. Petersburg, three minutes from Nevsky Prospekt. The leisurely charm of the old city is organically combined with active business and the presence of hiking trails, and therefore, whatever the purpose of your visit to the northern capital, your stay will be as pleasant as possible for you. When you see the building itself in a somewhat unusual style of easily recognizable late Art Nouveau, you do not expect that the interior will be designed in an exceptional classical style.
A beauty studio, spa and fitness center will help you stay in good shape. If you want to have a bite, the Versailles atrium-cafe will gladly open its doors for you. For a more serious meal, you can visit the restaurant of Russian cuisine "Gzhel", and for a beautiful end to the evening, you should look into the lobby bar "Suvorovsky" - a cup of hot coffee and delicate desserts can brighten up any evening. For the conduct of business meetings, various corporate events and parties, conference rooms named after precious stones are equipped.
Domina 5 *
Located on Malaya Morskaya. A couple of minutes from it there is a stop Isaac's Cathedral, from which you can get to most of the sights and the Moscow railway station. An individual approach was chosen for the design - each room has its own "zest". Please note that the entrance to Restaurant Arcobaleno is from the street. The local chef is a renowned master of fusion dishes as well as haute Italian cuisine.
The local cocktail bar is not only a place to unwind in the evening, but also a permanent venue for piano concerts as well as old-fashioned film screenings. Sometimes themed parties are organized here, as well as master classes. A familiar fitness center, sauna and spa are also included in the complex.
Author Boutique hotel 5 *
This is one of the first boutique hotels not only in St. Petersburg, but also throughout Russia. It combines three principles: amazing Russian hospitality, well-trained aristocracy of the traditional St. Petersburg lifestyle, as well as service that deserves high European standards. It offers a relatively small number of rooms, but it is this size of the room stock that allows us to provide the best living conditions - the staff knows each guest not only in person, but also by name, remembers the guest's daily routine and his gastronomic preferences.
All this has a certain effect, and therefore the numbers are never empty. The visual aesthetics of the interior is also felt in the design of the restaurant “F.M. Dostoevsky ”, in which external chic is combined with a symphony of alluring aromas, and the presence of a more than rich collection of elite wines is an additional plus in the eyes of many connoisseurs.
Trezzini Palace 5 *
If there is a physical embodiment of imperial St. Petersburg in its gloss and luxury, it is in the appearance of the Trezzini Palace, a luxury hotel that does everything to maintain its high status. Those guests who know how to not only appreciate luxury, but also enjoy it, usually go here. The Peter's era in its solemnity was preserved not only in the heavy lines of the facade, but also in the very spirit of this place.
The building was erected in the eighteenth century according to the project of the master, whose name will forever remain in its name. Today it is a full-fledged architectural dominant of the University Embankment. There are twenty-one rooms in total, but each of them is furnished with antique furniture and has an exclusive design.
Talion Imperial 5 *
Talion Imperial has something to call unique. To begin with, this club hotel is located in the Chicherin Palace, which stands on the spot where Nevsky Prospekt meets the Moika River. The entire colorful kaleidoscope of St. Petersburg sights is just a five-minute walk away. A large-scale reconstruction was recently completed. The original interiors have been restored, in which a distinct noble spirit is felt. The luxurious spa is the key to a complete relaxation - both physical and purely emotional.
Gym, bath complex, Russian steam room, hammam, sauna, solarium - this is not a complete list of what is included in its complex. Russian and European dishes can be enjoyed in the Victoria and Talion restaurants, respectively, and the local bar, named after Griboyedov, often hosts literary evenings and small cultural events.
Radisson Royal 5 *
Located in a Stalinist skyscraper at the intersection of the motley Arbat and Kutuzov Avenue. High ceilings and the general consistency of the interiors in a classic style are the hallmarks of the hotel. The complex includes nineteen restaurants, and therefore the abundance of culinary traditions will certainly be able to satisfy any gourmet. Most of the restaurants are located on the upper floors, and therefore panoramic views are more of a pleasant inevitability.
Massage room, sauna, spa, gym - all this is at the disposal of the guests. If you wish, you can join a yoga or fitness class, or do strength training with a personal trainer. Regardless of the time of year, you can purchase a ticket for a boat trip along the Moscow River.
Four Seasons Lion Palace 5 *
The House with Lions is a princely residence, well known to any inhabitant of the Admiralteisky District, which was built in the nineteenth century. It is in it, after a large-scale restoration, that this hotel is located. Today, guests can comfortably stay in Russian Empire style rooms with marble bathrooms.
There are several restaurants serving Italian and modern Asian cuisine on site. If you are a fan of the freshest pastries, be sure to check out the Tea Lounge. The local spa is housed under a huge glass dome, which adds to the atmosphere of the place. Get ready for a complete immersion in the imperial years, because they are filled with colors thanks to hospitality and splendor.
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe 5 *
The history of the building where the hotel is located has more than one hundred and forty years.He recently celebrated his next anniversary. Richly decorated with pilasters that support the Atlanteans, the façade is an instant eye-catcher. A wide range of services are provided. So, a local beauty salon will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of complete harmony, while the masters of their craft work with your appearance. In the fitness club you can find the latest equipment that will allow you to do cardio workouts as well as strength exercises.
You can choose a group training format or ask the coach to work out with you individually. After a productive workout, it is recommended to relax in the sauna. There are numerous boutiques right on site where you can buy designer items and jewelry. If you are a fan of floral arrangements, visit your local florist. It is noteworthy that the hotel also owns its own chocolate factory. Even though it is small, you can easily get exclusive pastries only for guests.
Napoleon Apart-Hotel 5 *
Among the bright series of well-known, including abroad, architectural structures like the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and others, there is a relatively modest apart-hotel named after one of the greatest conquerors known to history. All rooms are individually decorated with a predominance of different colors. But such an abundance of details and colors is by no means tiring.
Some rooms have terraces where you can relax. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. In a local restaurant, you can order dishes from almost any culinary tradition: Latin American cuisine, exotic Asian dishes, European haute cuisine and traditional Russian dishes.
