incl. Breakfast - HRS Rating: 5,49/10 - Hotel By the Hermitage is situated in the centre ... more
of historic part of the city on the corner of Nevsky Pospect and Nabereznaya reki Moyki. Architectural ensemble surrounding of the hotel consists of Palace Square ...
Advantages: Big collection of (international) arts Disadvantages: Simply too big to cover in one day
The place to visit once in SaintPetersburg! Even when you're not that much interested in arts or history, it's the place to be an feel the atmoshpere of the old Russian times. Exhibitions change from time to time and can be checked at www.hermitagemuseum.org Make sure you get a map when entering, otherwise you will get lost. Give this visit an early start when you want to get the most out of it or make a selection before. The exhibitions give an impression of the life of the old tsars, their power and wealth. The history of SaintPetersburg, his people, etc. The biggest part of the collection is arts collected by the tsars. For example, more then 50% of the work of the famous Dutch painters is shown in The Hermitage. Tickets can be purchased online to avoid the sometimes long lines for the counters. The Hermitage is open from Tuesday ...
Advantages: A wonderful, beautiful city with a rich history Disadvantages: None
buildings, St Petersburg has emerged remarkably unscathed. The city has remained as elegant and stylish as originally intended and its beauty rivals, and possibly exceeds, that of any European city.
Getting Around
Thanks to the superb location of our hotel (see previous review for more details) we needed very little help in getting around the city. Our whole time in St Petersburg we only got the bus once when we arrived, down Nevsky Prospect. Our tried and tested point at the map technique saw us on the correct bus and it was, again, very cheap at 15 roubles (28p).
St Petersburg does have a metro system connecting the northern and southern suburbs with the centre of town via all the different mainline stations. However the centre of the city is relatively compact and, as it is so beautiful, walking is by far the best way to get around ...
Advantages: Central location, brand new, excellent facilities Disadvantages: Breakfasts could be more inspiring, concierge service had its failings
earns itself 5 stars (shiny ones too!). Every important sight is within easy walking distance, for example the Hermitage is a 5 minute walk and the Church of the Spilled Blood around 10 minutes. Nevsky Prospect, the central thoroughfare is only a second away, providing shopping, restaurants and excellent cafes.
The hotel is only 3km from Moskovsky Railway Station with buses running all the way along Nevsky Prospect and 15km from Pulkovo International Airport accessible by regular bus, mini-bus or taxi services taking between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on traffic which can be very heavy.
Facilities
Restaurant - The hotel has it's own restaurant, The Baron, serving Russian and European cuisine and which also plays host to a gypsy show if you are in the mood for traditional entertainment. I realise that in the spirit ...
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Product details
Long Name
By the Hermitage Hotel
Type
Hotel
Street
Nab. Reki Moiki 42
Address
Nab. Reki Moiki 42, 199034 Saint Petersburg, Russia
City
Saint Petersburg
Country
Russia
Post Code
199034
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
35
Manufacturer's product description
The Hotel By the Hermitage is located in the heart of the historical part of St. Petersburg, at the corner of Nevsky Prospect and the Moyka River Embankment. It is within walking distance of the main tourists attractions: Kazan Cathedral, St.Isaac’s Cathedral, Hermitage, Admiralty and others. In addition to the ideal location of the hotel in the very centre of the city, you will find a hospitable reception and high-level service.
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