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Petro Palace Hotel
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The hotel is very well located. Central, close to the Hermitage, and in the middle of downtown, which is very convenient for tourist activities. The staff does speak english, but can improve their proficiency of it. In addition, the hotel is clean and rooms are good. They're spacious and seem to be fairly newly renovated. Although I would say that there are other hotels at the same price range / level that offer more than what the hotel offers. So a bit above the price range I would've expected.
The Petro Palace Hotel is a beautiful place to stay in a beautiful walking city. The one meal that we had was excellent and the price was fair. The room was great, well appointed. the staff was very helpful, and anxious to help us. the hetel is charming as well as very elegant, a great combination.
The hotel is centrally located. Rooms are good size and clean. However, the lobby area needs major upgrade. The two elevators are not synchronized in each floor, so when people usually press both the second elevator also stops. This results in unnecessary stops at almost every floor.
Stay was great. Clean. Fast service. Perfect lovely place. Will stay again
Perfect location -- the historic property is a very short walk to St. Issac's -- and an easy stroll to the Hermitage. It is also within reach of nearby churches and the Russian Museum (you can take a taxi/ride-share service to key sites and walk back to hotel along the waterways/canals). The hotel sent an invitation letter in Russian in advance of arrival, which was helpful to persons seeking short-duration, visa-free travel via the St. Peter Ferry Line. The ferry company kept a copy of the invitation letter during the ticketing process upon initial embarkation in Tallinn.
Try the tomato soup and the chicken fillet and the beef fillet. Forget going anywhere else for food. This place is amazing. Also nice Jacuzzi and pool. You will need to relax after walking through the Heritage, St. Isaacs, and the Church of the Spilled Blood. Great hotel, okay beds, wonderful staff.
I was very imressed by staying in this hotel. Well done!
located very close to the Nevski prospect (main ave. in the city ) and St Isaac cathedral, it is very convenient. generally speaking its a great hotel for the price and with a nice swimming pool and sauna its worth of staying. for a 4 star hotel bars and restaurants could be more upscale, and interiors need bit more design and probably artworks to be at the 4star level. Interiors, furniture are all brand new which is nice, and rooms have very high ceilings, also a pleasant surprise.
The hotel is close to everything! It' within walking distance to the St. Isaac Cathedral and the Hermitage. But the room I stayed in was small. That's after I requested to change rooms twice, because I was first given a room right next to the Sky Bar which was noisy. The bathroom had the bare minimum and didn't feel like the cleanest. The swimming pool looked dirty. Also, the Wifi, which I had to pay extra for, broke down for one day. The breakfast buffet was not bad. The English level of the hotel staff was average. Overall, the hotel didn't live up to its 4-star rating, but the location was fantastic.
The Petro Palace is in the best location in St. Petersburg. It is on a nice quite street, and only a couple of block blocks from the Nevsky Prospect, main street of St. Petersburg. The concierge service was wonderful and booked us a private guided tour with Natasha for the Hermitage. One really needs a guide because the Hermitage is so massive it would take you weeks to see everything. [...] knew all the history about everything we looked at, and we wasted no time in seeing all the highlights, plus you don't have to wait in a very, very long line for tickets. The Hermitage is also only two and a half blocks from the hotel, so you can walk back there anytime you want. The hotel concierge also booked us a very enjoyable tour to Catherine's Palace. The beautiful Church of The Spilled Blood is another very close attraction, as well as many others, the souvenir stalls behind the church have the best prices in all of St. Petersburg, but if you don't have time to go there, the hotel shop wasn't so bad either as to selection and price. We also took the Hop on and Hop off Bus, which I usually really like, but in St. Petersburg, I wouldn't recommend it since it only drives you up and down Nevsky Prospect, and you can walk there easily from the hotel.The Petro Palace has really great beef stroganoff, we only ordered room service, but it was really nice. However, the restaurant has a dancing bear show if you're interested in that kind of thing. Don't get a room on the third floor because that is where their giant, laundry operation room is, and the whole third floor is always really hot and humid. The reason they call it the Petro Palace is because it was once a real palace, so some of the rooms are quite a walk from the elevator. If you spend any time in the hotel as we did, 10 days, you will notice that the hotel seems to be really two hotels in one. One side has basic decorations in the hallways and basic rooms, and the other half has stained glass windows and really nice carpet and wall decorations, which is where the suites are located. The hotel has free high speed internet service in the lobby where there is a bar you can buy drinks and some treats, if you wish, while checking your email and watching the exotic fish swimming in the tank. The Italian restaurant across the street "Da Vinci" has really great pizza, along with many traditional Russian dishes such as dumplings, which were delicious. We would recommend the Petro Palace to anyone visiting St. Petersburg. It is really a great location. As for the staff, they all spoke English, some may seem standoffish by Americans but this is Russian and not the US. They are not on vacation.
Great location. Most of the hotel staff, except for the maids, spoke good English and were very helpful. Hotel is resonably priced, clean and comfortable. Many other Americans there, along with Chinese business people, Danish and English business people.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Indoor pool
Located in Admiralteyskiy within a short walk of State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Petro Palace Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Palace Square. This 194-room, 5-star hotel has conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a health club. It's in central St. Petersburg and also close to Kazan Cathedral and Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood.
Dining
In addition to a meal at the onsite restaurant, you can also enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
All of Petro Palace Hotel's 194 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including minibars, coffee makers, and free bottled water. 32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Laptop-compatible safes and desks are also standard.
Property features
At Petro Palace Hotel, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. If you drive, self parking is RUB 525.00 per day, and there's also limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, 2 meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guest reviews for Petro Palace Hotel
Everyone
The hotel is very well located. Central, close to the Hermitage, and in the middle of downtown, which is very convenient for tourist activities. The staff does speak english, but can improve their proficiency of it. In addition, the hotel is clean and rooms are good. They're spacious and seem to be fairly newly renovated. Although I would say that there are other hotels at the same price range / level that offer more than what the hotel offers. So a bit above the price range I would've expected.
a beautiful place to stay in a beautiful city
Couples
The Petro Palace Hotel is a beautiful place to stay in a beautiful walking city. The one meal that we had was excellent and the price was fair. The room was great, well appointed. the staff was very helpful, and anxious to help us. the hetel is charming as well as very elegant, a great combination.
good, no nonsense hotel with comfortable rooms
Everyone
The hotel is centrally located. Rooms are good size and clean. However, the lobby area needs major upgrade. The two elevators are not synchronized in each floor, so when people usually press both the second elevator also stops. This results in unnecessary stops at almost every floor.
awesome hotel and extremely great location
Everyone
Stay was great. Clean. Fast service. Perfect lovely place. Will stay again
perfect location! spacious accommodations.
Everyone
Perfect location -- the historic property is a very short walk to St. Issac's -- and an easy stroll to the Hermitage. It is also within reach of nearby churches and the Russian Museum (you can take a taxi/ride-share service to key sites and walk back to hotel along the waterways/canals). The hotel sent an invitation letter in Russian in advance of arrival, which was helpful to persons seeking short-duration, visa-free travel via the St. Peter Ferry Line. The ferry company kept a copy of the invitation letter during the ticketing process upon initial embarkation in Tallinn.
great central location to most visited sites. o
Everyone
Try the tomato soup and the chicken fillet and the beef fillet. Forget going anywhere else for food. This place is amazing. Also nice Jacuzzi and pool. You will need to relax after walking through the Heritage, St. Isaacs, and the Church of the Spilled Blood. Great hotel, okay beds, wonderful staff.
excellent
BusinessTravelers
I was very imressed by staying in this hotel. Well done!
good for business travelers
GetawayWithFriends
located very close to the Nevski prospect (main ave. in the city ) and St Isaac cathedral, it is very convenient. generally speaking its a great hotel for the price and with a nice swimming pool and sauna its worth of staying. for a 4 star hotel bars and restaurants could be more upscale, and interiors need bit more design and probably artworks to be at the 4star level. Interiors, furniture are all brand new which is nice, and rooms have very high ceilings, also a pleasant surprise.
great location but a 2 to 3 star quality
BusinessTravelers
The hotel is close to everything! It' within walking distance to the St. Isaac Cathedral and the Hermitage. But the room I stayed in was small. That's after I requested to change rooms twice, because I was first given a room right next to the Sky Bar which was noisy. The bathroom had the bare minimum and didn't feel like the cleanest. The swimming pool looked dirty. Also, the Wifi, which I had to pay extra for, broke down for one day. The breakfast buffet was not bad. The English level of the hotel staff was average. Overall, the hotel didn't live up to its 4-star rating, but the location was fantastic.
great location
Couples
The Petro Palace is in the best location in St. Petersburg. It is on a nice quite street, and only a couple of block blocks from the Nevsky Prospect, main street of St. Petersburg. The concierge service was wonderful and booked us a private guided tour with Natasha for the Hermitage. One really needs a guide because the Hermitage is so massive it would take you weeks to see everything. [...] knew all the history about everything we looked at, and we wasted no time in seeing all the highlights, plus you don't have to wait in a very, very long line for tickets. The Hermitage is also only two and a half blocks from the hotel, so you can walk back there anytime you want. The hotel concierge also booked us a very enjoyable tour to Catherine's Palace. The beautiful Church of The Spilled Blood is another very close attraction, as well as many others, the souvenir stalls behind the church have the best prices in all of St. Petersburg, but if you don't have time to go there, the hotel shop wasn't so bad either as to selection and price. We also took the Hop on and Hop off Bus, which I usually really like, but in St. Petersburg, I wouldn't recommend it since it only drives you up and down Nevsky Prospect, and you can walk there easily from the hotel.The Petro Palace has really great beef stroganoff, we only ordered room service, but it was really nice. However, the restaurant has a dancing bear show if you're interested in that kind of thing. Don't get a room on the third floor because that is where their giant, laundry operation room is, and the whole third floor is always really hot and humid. The reason they call it the Petro Palace is because it was once a real palace, so some of the rooms are quite a walk from the elevator. If you spend any time in the hotel as we did, 10 days, you will notice that the hotel seems to be really two hotels in one. One side has basic decorations in the hallways and basic rooms, and the other half has stained glass windows and really nice carpet and wall decorations, which is where the suites are located. The hotel has free high speed internet service in the lobby where there is a bar you can buy drinks and some treats, if you wish, while checking your email and watching the exotic fish swimming in the tank. The Italian restaurant across the street "Da Vinci" has really great pizza, along with many traditional Russian dishes such as dumplings, which were delicious. We would recommend the Petro Palace to anyone visiting St. Petersburg. It is really a great location. As for the staff, they all spoke English, some may seem standoffish by Americans but this is Russian and not the US. They are not on vacation.
