Gallery-Hotel Solo Sokos Vasilevsky, St. Petersburg, Russia

Guests coming to St. Petersburg plan to explore to the maximum – architectural, artistic and historical places of memory and worship. Not far from the Nevskaya Embankment and the Blagoveshchensky Bridge, a seven-minute drive from the Hermitage Halls, stands the seven-level building of the Vasilievsky Hotel-Gallery.

The interior of all rooms, from spacious halls to individual residential, made according to individual sketches of contemporary artists contributes to the introduction to art, without leaving the hotel. The concept of the hotel involves regular cultural events that can interest admirers of the world of beauty. After receiving aesthetic pleasure, it will not be superfluous to satisfy food hunger in the restaurant “Repin”, where the art of cooking is brought to perfection. Body service can be found in the relaxation and SPA area.

Location/ Infrastructure

Erected on the basis of a historic building, where the residence of Swedish ambassadors was, the Hotel “Vasilevsky”has an advantageous location. Everyone’s favorite places – Zimnodvortsovaya Square, Blagoveshchensky Bridge, the Arrow of the famous Vasilyevsky Island, are accessible through a quiet walk.

Gallery-hotel is located at the “intersection” of the historical and cultural center of Russian Venice. After 15-20 minutes of a leisurely step you will find yourself on the other side of the Neva, where the domes of Isaac, the Admiralty and the Hermitage will open to your eyes.

The atmosphere of “Vasilevsky” is filled with majestic aristocracy, which perfectly coexists with the progressive benefits of mankind. Unique elements of décor fascinate at the first acquaintance. Each piece of furniture is unique.

On the squares of the hotel complex with enviable regularity, exhibition events, shows of works of art masters are held. Each of the guests offers a route to the world of art, history and recreation. Representatives of the gallery-hotel can learn about the upcoming cultural and entertainment premieres of the city on the Neva.

Striking magnificence of the number of rooms coexist with spacious halls for celebrations and business events. It offers individual and corporate clients five different in capacity, equipment and design of halls.

Parking is available. To provide for the provision of gastronomic masterpieces, the necessary equipment will help a qualified team of organizers. After tiring everyday life, Sunday walks, you can pamper yourself with bath procedures, relieve tension through classes in the gym with simulators.

Relax and replenish the potential of energy and positive attitude offers stylishly decorated restaurant “Repin”. The exquisite bar is pleased to offer a warm intimate atmosphere for friendly gatherings. The pub with a British character is ready to satisfy the needs of the most charismatic visitors. The entire perimeter of the multi-level building is included in the zone of functioning of the wireless Internet.

Alina, Tver: “For a long time I chose a decent hotel with a convenient location. I did not regret it, this is the best option. When you leave the “Vasilievsky” immediately get into the center of cultural and historical events. What are the evening walks along the embankment under the light of lanterns! For a few days on foot managed to visit all the sights, museums and theaters. This trip was the best in recent times. Everything is great!”

Food

The main restaurant of the repin hotel is tastefully decorated, where the preparation and serving of dishes is a creative process. Here you can taste the usual dishes for northern cuisine, based on the concept of simplicity of preparation and naturalness of products.

Depending on the season, they are decorated with flowering aromatic herbs, forest berries, collected in edible compositions. Minimized spices and salt will not prevent you from enjoying the taste of useful, natural ingredients. The abundance of dishes from fresh seafood, fish delights will please adherents of healthy eating.

For those who adhere to traditional tastes, the menu is oriented, including options for cooking American, European dishes according to classic recipes. Complement any meal with a rich list of wines and spirits.

The intimate atmosphere of the bar of the same name is created for communication in a relaxed atmosphere. Here you will be offered light salads, extravagant snacks, drinks with alcoholic content and without. You can combine active pastime with tasting of various varieties of live beer in the bar “8 line”. Here they broadcast sports events, you can diversify gatherings with a darts game, table football.

The morning meal takes place from 7 am to 11 am, the area of the main restaurant is open to the public from 12 to 23 hours. In the evening and at night, you will be welcome in the bar with the atmosphere of a London pub.

Hotel Rooms

You can feel the fullness of the hospitality of the city on the Neva River immediately after you cross the threshold of the selected room. Here, each thing is stylized, selected, according to the general concept. Natural materials prevail in the interior, finishing with natural wooden elements gives natural warmth and comfort.

All rooms are decorated in a Russian traditional style. Here everything is thought out to the smallest detail – a sleeping area with an abundance of comfortable pillows on beds with modern orthopedic mattresses, the working area is adjacent to the living room. To brighten up your free time are called television flat screens with satellite TV channels, free access to the Internet.

At your service is a personal safe, ironing and bathing facilities, an electric kettle, sets for making hot drinks. If necessary, an extra bed is provided.

Vladimir, Kostroma: “Incredibly comfortable bed, wooden parquet gives warmth and a sense of comfort. After the wedding, we went on a short trip. The hotel administration was pleased with a pleasant compliment delivered to the room. Thank you, pleasantly surprised! Shower rooms and accessories at a height! Separate praise is required for coffee to make your own.”

Leisure

The main direction of leisure is acquaintance with the cultural and historical heritage of the Northern Capital of Russia. St. Petersburg is a city of cultural traditions. Hotel “Vasilevsky” adheres to the concept of commitment to assigning art the main role in human life.

Decorated with works of modern art, the spaces fascinate with an amazing sense of belonging to the beautiful and sublime. On the squares of Sokos Hotel exhibitions, master classes, business conferences are held. The atmosphere of creativity contributes to the involvement of all participants in the solution of the tasks.

After solving everyday problems, pleasant walks along the streets associated with the life and work of poets of different eras, artists, famous historical figures will give unforgettable impressions, expand your horizons. Architectural and cultural objects located within walking distance will surprise with historical details, unusual energy.

To restore the physical and mental potential will help spa relaxation procedures, sauna access and fitness rooms.

Quality of service

Visitors are provided with a wide range of services, free use and requiring additional payment. In addition to the standard set, including room service, round-the-clock concierge, tourists are offered additional pleasant options:

  • guest reservation of the Mikhailovsky Theatre lodge;
  • free access to exhibition events in the spaces of the art hotel;
  • drawing up an individual excursion program;
  • provision of presentation devices, laptop;
  • rent of conference premises, their maintenance;
  • transport services;
  • free access to the fitness club, sauna for guests of the hotel complex;
  • accommodation with pets, with additional payment;
  • business center, library.

Qualified organizational services for servicing guests at the highest level are provided by a professional team of staff of the hotel “Vasilevsky”.

Customer satisfaction is the main direction of the host country concept.

Nikita, Yekaterinburg: “Cool hotel, staff training at the highest level. All issues are resolved in a positive way, requests and wishes are fulfilled with joy. I was surprised by the equipment of ultra-modern simulators of the gym for training in free access. Thanks to the hotel reservation, I got to the premiere, where it was not possible to buy tickets on free sale. Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the walls of the art hotel. I want to come back here.”

Cost / Booking

Accommodation in the “Solo Twin” with an extra bed (without payment) on request will cost two adults from 3950 rubles. for a daily stay without a morning meal. With the addition of breakfast for two persons, the payment is from 5100 rubles.

Settlement with pets weighing up to 5 kg. is estimated at $ 12 per day. Booking and managing booking options is available through internet sites.

Veronika Samsonova

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