The real pleasure of a trip to St. Petersburg will help to get accommodation in a fashionable 5-star hotel “Belmond-Europe”. It is located in the center of the northern capital. Traditions of hospitality have been formed for more than 130 years. Today, the hotel offers to plunge into the luxury of the imperial apartments and appreciate the level of modern service. The first-class rooms combine the luxury of past centuries with the comfort of the 21st century. A special atmosphere is created by antique furniture, exquisite decorative elements and paintings on the walls.
Location and history
The hotel is ideally located. The corner of Mikhailovskaya and Nevsky Prospekt is within walking distance from the main attractions of St. Petersburg – the Hermitage, St. Isaac’s and Kazan Cathedrals, Palace Square, admiralty. The place is suitable for tourists who want to get acquainted with the sights of the city, and business people who come here to solve business issues.
The street connects Nevsky Prospekt and Arts Square, where the main theaters of the cultural capital of Russia are located. It was laid and built up in the period from 1819 to 1825. At the same time, the building of the hotel and a number of other nearby houses were erected, which were later combined into a single complex. The project was handled by architect L.F. Fountain. He connected rogov’s apartment house and the former Klee Hotel. In 1873, the superstructure of the 5th upper floor was made.
The hotel was opened in 1875. The walls and halls of this ancient building remember the magnificent receptions that Nicholas II arranged for his high-born guests. The house belongs to the category of architectural monuments of the 19th century. Reconstruction and reconstruction of the interiors was carried out from 1908 to 1911, the last took place in 2012. Rooms, halls, restaurants were completely renovated, the list of services was expanded.
A luxurious reception awaits guests in five hotel restaurants, a fitness club, a spa. The entrance doors to the chic foyer will be kindly opened by the doorman, the porter will give the order to take the luggage to the room. The hotel staff speaks 10 languages, so guests from English-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries, China, Japan, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Belarus will feel at home.
More information! Private vehicles can be parked in the public free parking. The hotel does not have its own parking.
Pulkovo Airport is 23 km away. In the area of the hotel there are three metro stations: Canal Griboyedova, Nevsky Prospekt and Gostiny Dvor. A shuttle service is available on request.
“Fantastic location! The hotel itself is the embodiment of the cultural values of Russia. Amazing staff solves all issues within a few minutes. Living and food conditions are above all praise. It’s good to live, sleep, relax after a busy day” Oleg, Russia
Room stock
In the hotel fund there are 301 rooms of different comfort levels. Conditions for people with disabilities have been created. They have low sinks, high toilets and handrails for movement through corridors and rooms.
In total, there are more than 55 categories of rooms. They can be combined on the following grounds:
- Double room “Lifestyle” (23 sq. m) – the easiest accommodation options, the room has a double bed, dressing table, semi-seats with a coffee table for relaxation, there is a small working area.
- Double room with terrace (28 sq. m) is a great option for 1-2 people, no extra beds are provided, the terrace offers a view of the city.
- Deluxe (32 sq. m)- designed to accommodate 3 people (plus one place is installed additionally), there are rooms with a view of the Arts Square.
- Junior Suite with balcony (50 sq. m.) – refers to first class rooms, butler service is provided, there is a kitchenette.
- Suite (55 sq. m) – the highlight lies in the individual design of each room of this category. The theme is historical, each room has its own name. There is an equipped kitchenette. Historic Deluxe Suite (76 sq. m.) – two-room suite with mini-bar.
- Executive rooms: Junior Suite (55 sq. m.), Suite (92 sq. m.). Their interiors are designed under the influence of the works of the founder of Russian constructivism Alexander Rodchenko and architect El Lissitsky, the rooms have a kitchen, butler services are provided.
- Presidential Suite (125 sq. m.) is a room decorated in the style of Russian avant-garde. The windows overlook the Philharmonic. The floors are made of natural wood, on upholstered furniture in the living room can accommodate a group of friends, a spacious bathroom is decorated with marble, there is a kitchen, concierge services are provided.
- Imperial Suite (350 sq. m.) with a magnificent view of Nevsky Prospekt. It offers two bedrooms, a music living room with a grand piano, a games room, a private sauna, a butler.
All rooms have air conditioning, mini-bars, telephones, safes, hairdryer, TV, Internet. Guests can check in with pets if their weight does not exceed 3 kg. For their accommodation, an additional daily payment is taken. Four-legged guests are given bowls and baskets for sleeping.
Important! Extra beds are available in all rooms except superior rooms and those with a terrace.
“Lovely room in historic style. The bed is comfortable. I liked the chairs the most. They don’t do that now. Paintings on the walls complement the interior and make it homely. The floors are lifted by an elevator” Larisa, Greece
Meals and restaurants
It offers the most exquisite food outlets in the city. The main restaurant “Europe”, in which breakfast is served, is the best in St. Petersburg. The buffet is served in the morning and in the evening. Breakfast is included in the price, dinner can be bought separately. Morning meals can be ordered in the format of continental, halal, Asian, vegetarian, gluten-free, English breakfast. Dinner is served from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday from 13.00 to 16.00 guests are offered brunch (combining breakfast and lunch). On Friday, Tchaikovsky evenings are held in the dining room. The on-site restaurant specialises in French cuisine.
«Caviar Bar & Restaurant» – caviar bar, decorated in the style of Russian decadence, offers dishes of authentic Russian cuisine. Black caviar is an unprecedented ingredient in each of them. As an introduction to the range, you can start with a welcome set with champagne or vodka, then order tasting sets. And after that, go to the main menu or Champagne menu. The bar was created with the participation of the Union of Sturgeon Breeders of Russia. Organizers and investors consider black caviar not just a food product. For them, it is a cultural phenomenon and a national treasure.
Cafe “Mezzanine” has its own bakery and confectionery. Along with the author’s pastries, dishes of several types of cuisines are prepared here. The interior is designed in the style of “romantic”. A great place for dates or family tea. The fireplace in the dining room of the café is active. There is also a lobby bar in the building. In the evenings, jazz musicians perform in it, and the bartender prepares amazing cocktails.
The restaurant of Asian cuisine “AZIA Restaurant” (“Chopstiks”) is open from 12.00 to midnight. It houses one of the largest open kitchens, where chefs prepare Asian dishes in front of guests. especially popular are “Crab with chili peppers”, buns with minced lobar, chicken with ginger and a large assortment of homemade bread. It serves bean bread, lotus root chips, Indian tortillas. The assortment includes a large selection of sauces and always fresh wasabi.
Pay attention! Room service p = is available around the clock.
“Excellent service and quality food. We had breakfast in “Europe”, took a buffet. On Sunday we went to the Mezzanine. Not a bad place, excellent desserts, but with the staff of the café is clearly not lucky. In order not to get an additional portion of snobbism, we returned to the main restaurant of the hotel. In the evening we listened to jazz and enjoyed cocktails in the lobby bar. Very soulful, despite the pomp and luxury of the interiors» Lily, Russia
Leisure and entertainment
The price includes access to the spa area and gym. In the fitness room there are modern cardio and strength equipment, you can book classes with a yoga instructor. The sauna has a hot tub and hot tub. It offers massage, beauty treatments, manicure / pedicure, hairdresser, make-up artist.
Concierge services are available. This means that you can book tickets for a concert, performance and any other performance without leaving the hotel. The specialist will help to purchase tickets, order flowers and a taxi, remind you of the start time of the event.
The hotel itself also has a lot to do. Jazz concerts are held daily in the lobby. In the restaurant “Europe” on Fridays sounds piano classics. On the big screen you can watch football matches in the company of friends-fans. It is always possible to attend themed dinners. A separate area for squash is equipped. Bicycles and skis can be rented on site. The restaurants regularly hold master classes of culinary art.
For conferences, seminars, meetings, the hotel is equipped with 10 fashionable halls. They are equipped with exquisite furniture and modern media equipment. Participants of business meetings can always be accommodated in the hotel rooms, organize meals on the “All inclusive” system.
More information! The restaurant is famous for its art exhibitions. His gallery regularly hosts vernissages of famous and novice artists working in different styles and directions.
Recreational opportunities for children
A child from 0 to 11 years old can stay with his parents free of charge, sleep on existing beds. Kids up to 3 years old will definitely bring and install a cot. Parents pay extra only for food. If the child is over 12 years old and occupies a separate bed, then a surcharge will be charged for his stay. From the age of 18, the room rate is 100%.
Children can be used in all entertainment areas of the hotel. Swimming in the indoor pool (in the SPA area) is allowed only under the supervision of parents. To organize the leisure of young guests, books, DVDs with cartoons, children’s satellite TV channels are offered. Babysitting services are available on request (hourly fee).
The restaurant has a children’s menu. It includes the most favorite dishes and delicious pastries. The order is paid separately from the purchased package with meals. In the room you can always order fruits, lemonade, juices, ice cream.
Excursions and attractions nearby
The hotel provides services for the organization of excursions. If the city center can be viewed while hiking, then you need to go to Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo or Kronstadt. The tour desk will help you develop the best route to explore local attractions. Even a walk through the nearest of them is recommended to be accompanied by a guide. The register offers sightseeing, thematic and entertaining excursions around the city and its surroundings.
“Great location in relation to the sights of St. Petersburg. If you want to get acquainted with them closer, but you come to St. Petersburg only on business trips, then “Belmond-Europe” will be the best place to stay. Within walking distance is the “Russian Museum”, “Hermitage”, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and other unique objects. The concierge will help you buy tickets to any theater or concert hall. I highly recommend the hotel to everyone who loves culture, art and is used to surrounding themselves with aesthetics” Olga, Russia
