 Grand Hotel Europe
St. Petersburg, Russia
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 center of the city's social, cultural, and commercial life. Completely renovated, 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.
In a city filled with stirring monuments and historic
sites, the Grand Hotel Europe is proud to be numbered among the cultural landmarks of St.
Petersburg. The building itself dates from 1824, with a preserved Baroque facade designed
by the Italian architect Carlo Rossi as well as original art nouveau interiors. Great care
was taken in the renovation to preserve the building's distinctive nineteenth century
architecture, including its elegant main staircase as well as its private function rooms,
its suites and bedrooms, and its stunning, landmark restaurants and bars.
Conveniently situated in the heart of St. Petersburg, we
are within walking distance of the Winter Palace Square and Hermitage Museum. The Russian
Museum, the Philharmonic Society, and the Moussorsky Opera and Ballet Theatre are only
moments away. Our concierge will help you explore our intriguing and beautiful city by
organizing sightseeing tours, arranging transportation, obtaining ballet and opera
tickets, and securing restaurant reservations. For business travelers, we provide
exceptional support facilities and services, as well as offering event planning for
meetings, conferences and banquets in any of our outstanding function rooms.
 As the city of St. Petersburg reawakens to its vibrant
history and its tradition as one of the cultural centers of Europe, the Grand Hotel Europe
will help you discover a unique blend of the City’s newfound energy and natural
warmth, while guaranteeing the very best standards of hospitality and service. From the
moment you arrive, we promise to envelop you in our time-honored tradition of gracious
Russian luxury. As our guest, you will experience the romance of St. Petersburg’s
glorious past while enjoying the deluxe modern facilities of Russia’s leading Hotel.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Hotel and to our
beautiful City.
Awards
The Grand Hotel Europe was accepted into "The Leading Hotels of
the World" in 1994; it was the first Russian hotel to receive this
prestigious award. It also received the Egon Ronay Guide Award for the best hotel in
Eastern Europe.
The hotel is a member of the "Swiss International Hotels" group
and has been chosen as one of "The most famous Hotels in the world",
along with a special book which has been written about the legendary history of this home.
The complete renovation of the Grand Hotel Europe between
1989 and 1991 returned the hotel's rooms and suites to a level of gracious elegance and
luxurious comfort that St. Petersburg had not seen since the era of the Tsars. At that
time the Grand Hotel, then known as the Hotel de l'Europe, was one of the premier hotels
in the world, and it was with that proud heritage in mind that the renovation was so
carefully administered. The result is 301 accommodations of truly exceptional quality,
replete with handsome period furnishings, tasteful decor, and a generous sense of space
and ease. Guests may choose from among several different classes of rooms and suites. Our
entire second floor is a non-smoking.
Room Descriptions
Standard and 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 entrance way, 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 hairdryer, 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.
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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
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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, hairdryers, 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, hairdryers 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.
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Presidential and 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,
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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, hairdryers, 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.
Amenities and Special Services
The Grand Hotel Europe distinguishes itself through scrupulous attention to detail
and personalized service. What many hotels consider exceptional, we consider standard.
Among the amenities available to all of our guests are the following items and services:
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