Five star luxury hotels are not uncommon in big cities. But there are some of these hotels that managed to stand out from the general row. The best of the best, included in a variety of world ratings, these hotels are unique in some ways. In our article we will consider only one luxury hotel. This is the Taleon Imperial Hotel. It is located in St. Petersburg.
What do the reviews say about this hotel? Travelers claim that from the outside it looks like a palace. Yes, and inside resembles the Hermitage. Hoteliers share their opinion. Taleon Imperial is a member of two associations: Virtuoso and Leading Hotels of the World. This luxury hotel is rated among the best of the best, compiled by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
Where is the hotel located
What is the uniqueness of this luxury hotel, besides the fact that it provides services for a solid five with a plus? Taleon Imperial Hotel (St. Petersburg) is the only hotel in the city that occupies a historic building. It is housed in a real palace of the eighteenth century.
The location of the hotel on the city map is also unique in its own way. The hotel is located at the intersection of Nevsky Prospekt and Moika Embankment. This is the heart of the historic city center. Most of the sights of St. Petersburg are within walking distance. Just a couple of minutes of an unhurried walk - and you are already on Palace Square with the Hermitage building, at the Kazan Cathedral or the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The hotel is located between two metro stations. Three minutes to the Admiralteyskaya, and six to Nevsky Prospekt. Tourists called this location of the hotel impeccable.
Where do guests live?
Have you ever slept in a real palace? Not in a remake like the Turkish or Egyptian “five”, but in the present? And one where huge halls would not be divided into rooms with zero sound insulation, but would correspond to the historical layout? All this is available at the Taleon Imperial Hotel.
Each hotel room is unique. Lovingly matched curtains, wallpaper, furniture, mirrors. Some of the interior is an antique value. Some furniture is made to order. Rooms at the Taleon Imperial Hotel are divided into five categories.
- Classic room consists of one room.
- The junior suite is more spacious, with windows facing the embankment of the Moika River. This room consists of a cozy bedroom and an elegant living room.
- Deluxe rooms can be single or double. Some have a marble fireplace.
- An exclusive suite can also be two-level. There are all conditions for recreation. The bathrooms have gilded plumbing and a jacuzzi.
- And finally, luxury studio is the embodiment of comfort. This room is over 75 square meters.
Nutrition
The Taleon Imperial Hotel can boast that its restaurant is run by chef Alexander Dregolsky. And that's it. Classical European and ancient Russian dishes are served at the Taleon Restaurant. The dishes will satisfy even the most demanding gourmet. In addition to dishes from the chef and an extensive wine list, guests will appreciate the festive decoration of the banquet hall.
And in the Victoria restaurant on the sixth floor, a panoramic view of the rooftops of St. Petersburg, which opens from a glazed terrace, is provided as a bonus.
The Atlanta Lounge Bar is located on the ground floor. It is good to set up a business meeting or just lightly eat sandwiches.
A team of chefs from Georgia is working in the Griboedov bar. Order Caucasian cuisine there.
Atrium Cafe praises reviews for delicious desserts, real aromatic coffee and exclusive tea.
Service
Planning a romantic dinner? Too lazy to get up and go have breakfast in a cafe? Then right in the room you are served a meal. Just call the reception and use the “Room Service” service. This is not the only service at the hotel. If desired, a real butler will be assigned to your room. Modern living standards are also taken into account: each room has a plasma-screen TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Taleon Imperial Hotel accepts orders for the organization of business meetings and gatherings, as well as weddings and other celebrations. The conference rooms are decorated in different styles. Each one is unique. You can order a room in the style of Baroque, French Renaissance, Rococo, classic, eclecticism or art nouveau.
Additional services at the Taleon Imperial Hotel
This palace has its own spa. It is located on the sixth floor of the hotel. In the spa, you can swim in the 22-meter heated pool, soak in the Finnish or infrared sauna, and breathe in the healing air in the salt room. By prior arrangement, a Russian steam bath or Turkish hammam will be heated for you. They will offer to undergo wellness or rejuvenating procedures, as well as a massage course.
The hotel has a gym with modern equipment. Many five-star hotels provide spa services to their guests. But at Taleon Imperial, access to saunas, pools and the gym is absolutely free for guests. Tourists praised this service.
Reviews
The Taleon Imperial Hotel makes a lasting impression on guests. The interiors of the rooms are in no way inferior to the chambers of the royal palace. Luxury here is manifested even in small things. So, for example, hygiene items in the bathroom are not just any, but branded ones, From “Taleon Brand”. And bathrobes and towels - Italian production, brand Frette.