Since ancient times, St. Petersburg has been called the cultural capital of Russia, a city of white nights, beautiful palaces and drawbridges. Many of the world-famous cultural and historical sites located here are attributed to UNESCO heritage. Every year St. Petersburg welcomes millions of tourists coming here with truly Russian hospitality. For their decent accommodation, the city has many hotels of various levels of "star rating". The most popular among visitors are the establishments of the Radisson network, a world-famous hotel brand that provides high-quality 4-5 * service.
Radisson Hotel (St. Petersburg): Acquaintance
The name of this institution immediately pops up in the memory as soon as one of the guests declares his desire to stay in St. Petersburg with comfort and close to the most important historical and cultural monuments. The Radisson Royal Hotel (St. Petersburg) is ideally located on one of the busiest city avenues - Nevsky, considered one of the most popular establishments belonging to the hotel chain known in the city. According to reviews, this Radisson hotel (St. Petersburg) offers excellent conditions for spending leisure time and exploring the sights of the city. Rating - 4.6 points. Category - 5 *. Cost of living: from 12 572 rubles to 151 883 rubles / day. per room.
Briefly about history
The building of the Radisson Hotel on Nevsky (St. Petersburg) is a witness to significant historical events that significantly influenced the further development of the city and the country. The bright history of the hotel building dates back to the 18th century. The names of many celebrities are associated with the history of the hotel: Mikhail Glinka, Nikolai Nekrasov, Anton Chekhov, Alexander Pushkin, Vasily Surikov. And today the legendary “spirit of Saigon” is supported in the “Cannel” bar of the Radisson Hotel (St. Petersburg) - an unofficial meeting place for writers, poets and artists of the 20th century, who formed the underground subculture. Visitors can admire some attributes of that time: books, a typewriter, a gramophone, and also again listen to live music that has become a classic. Some tables are decorated with memorial tablets in memory of celebrities who have been here.
As a result of the last reconstruction, carried out at the Radisson Hotel (St. Petersburg) in 2001, the magnificent facade of the building was recreated in all its former splendor, the original decor elements were restored, which are nearly 300 years old. In 2017, all 164 hotel rooms were completely updated.
Location
The Radisson Royal Hotel (St. Petersburg) is located in the very center of the Northern capital at the address: Nevsky Prospect, 49/2 One of the many advantages of the institution, guests consider its proximity to all the sights and museums that glorified the famous city. 17 km from the hotel (40 minutes by car) is Pulkovo (international airport).
Description
Guests call the Radisson Hotel (St. Petersburg) elegant and very comfortable. Within the walls of this establishment, guests fall into the atmosphere of first-class comfort, sophisticated taste and a consistently high level of service, guaranteeing guests the opportunity to be sure that their stay here will be absolutely impeccable.
Thanks to its convenient location, guests can easily reach the Hermitage and the Mariinsky Theater. In comfortable modern rooms of the hotel, created based on the world famous novel by F.M. Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment", guests can use the Internet (free), coffee and tea in the room, underfloor heating in the private bathroom. Disabled guests are provided with rooms equipped with everything necessary for their comfortable stay.
The visitors of the hotel restaurant “Barbazan” are offered delicious dishes of the international menu, to each of which you can choose a special wine from a special glass cabinet. Guests can spend a pleasant evening and enjoy the views of the city in the bright and cozy Canel Bar-Cafe with panoramic windows.
The hotel provides all residents with complimentary access to a fitness center, at their disposal are exercise machines, a sauna, a jacuzzi and a massage room. Guests who have arrived in the city on business can use the four fully equipped conference rooms with daylight and excellent technical equipment for business events. The hotel's specialists provide the service of organizing the perfect wedding (up to 80 guests).
Guest Impressions
Tourists in their reviews express admiration for staying at the Radisson Hotel on Nevsky. The authors of the reviews note the good location of the institution, new rooms, a pleasant view from the windows, wonderful breakfasts. The hotel is called excellent, and the atmosphere created in it is creative. Guests believe that the institution provides a fairly high level of service.
Speaking of shortcomings, they pay attention to the fact that the lighting in the rooms is dim, the work of the excursion service leaves much to be desired. And yet, according to reviews, the general impression of a hotel stay is quite pleasant. This hotel "Radisson" (St. Petersburg) is recommended in reviews as one of the best establishments of the chain in St. Petersburg.
About other hotels of the network
In total, six brand establishments are represented in the city. According to reviews, in each of them guests are offered quite decent living conditions and quality service.
Hotel "Sonya Radisson" (St. Petersburg) 4 *
The institution is located at: Liteiny pr., 5/19. The cost of living from 8 424 to 34 461 rubles per day. Rating - 4.4 out of 5. Review authors note the availability of excellent breakfasts, the convenience of the rooms, and affordable Internet.
Park Inn Pulkovskaya 4 *
Hotel address: Victory Square, d. 1. Cost of living: from 7,211 to 18,507 rubles / day. per room. Rating - 4.3 points. Guests here enjoy having good breakfasts and fresh beers at the bar. Visitors note that in the standard rooms the quality of furniture and sanitary ware is poor.
Park Inn by Raddison Pulkovo Airport 4 *
The institution is located at: sh. Pulkovskoe, 41, bldg. ZD. Cost of living: from 7 543 rubles to 17 367 rubles. Rating - 4.3 points. Many call this hotel excellent. According to guests, the number of rooms, service and restaurant are truly impeccable. Guests note that rooms include a kettle, tea, coffee, and snack cookies.
Park Inn From Radisson Nevsky 4 *
Address: st. Pottery, 4A. Rating - 4.3 points. The cost of living - from 8 807 rubles. up to 20 294 rub./day per room. According to reviews, the hotel provides guests with iron, ironing board, bathrobe, safe, slippers (disposable), TV, kettle. Guests note that breakfasts here are not very diverse, but the quality of food is quite good. Particularly impressive is the small size of the standard room - it is compared with a 6-meter kitchen.
"Park Inn by Radisson Baltic, Hotel and Congress Center" 4 *
Hotel address: st. Shipbuilders, d. 14. Rating - 4, 2 points. Cost of living: from 6 573 rubles - 19 783 rubles / day.
As a plus, reviewers note the presence of good rooms, a beautiful interior. The hotel is called a great venue for events. According to the residents, the qualifications of the restaurant staff leave much to be desired.