At the upper end of the hotel market, St. Petersburg can now boast an impressive portfolio of luxury hotels that fully conform to international 5-star standards, offering sumptuous accommodation and a full range of services including fine dining, Spa facilities and stunning events venues.
St. Petersburg's top 5-star hotels include historic grand hotels that have maintained their glowing reputations for over a century and new arrivals that are more than capable of challenging them for luxury and opulence. All are housed in beautiful historic buildings in the heart of St. Petersburg, close to the city's major visitor attractions and downtown entertainments.
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Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospekt
The Belmond Grand Hotel Europe is rightly recognized as one of the world's greatest luxury hotels, combining beautifully preserved historic architecture and interiors with the highest standards of contemporary hospitality and service. Ideally situated on Nevsky Prospekt, a few minutes' walk from nearly all St. Petersburg's top sights, the Grand Hotel Europe offers superbly elegant accommodation and world-class facilities including some of the city's finest restaurants. »»»
Nearest metro: Gostiny Dvor, Mayakovskaya, Ploshad Vosstaniya
With a reputation as St. Petersburg's premier business hotel, the Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg enjoys an excellent location on the eastern stretch of Nevsky Prospekt, convenient for the Moscow Railway Station and the city's top visitor attractions. The hotel offers 271 luxurious rooms and suites with refined contemporary interiors, as well as state-of-the-art meeting and conference venues and a full compliment of 5-star services and facilities. »»»
Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya
Opened in 2013, this sumptuously fitted 5-star hotel in a grand historic building next to St. Isaac's Cathedral aims to set a new standard for luxury in St. Petersburg. Boasting exceptionally large and luxuriously fitted accommodations decorated in refined traditional style, the Four Seasons certainly has some of St. Petersburg's best dining options, as well as a four-floor Spa and fitness centre with 40-square-meter pool, and opulently decorated meeting and event venues. »»»
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Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya, Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospekt
Opened in 2005, the Kempinski Moika 22 has rapidly become one of St. Petersburg's most popular luxury hotels thanks to its superb location a few steps from Palace Square and the Hermitage, as well as its reliably attentive service and luxury facilities. Although new, the Kempinski exudes historic class and comfort, and hotel highlights include the excellent roof-top brasserie with superb views over the historic centre. »»»
Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya
The world-famous Astoria Hotel has a superb central location opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral, a beautiful Art Nouveau building, and a rich history. Catering to prominent Russian and foreign guests for a century, the Astoria boasts luxurious accommodation in 211 rooms and suites that combine traditional elegance with a warm, homely atmosphere. Fine dining is offered at the Davidov Restaurant, and the hotel also has a modestly sized but luxurious Spa and fitness centre. »»»
Nearest metro: Zvenigorodskaya, Vladimirskaya, Ligovskiy Prospekt
Affiliated to St. Petersburg's most famous museum, this five-star property in the southern centre has a number of unique features connected to the Hermitage and the Winter Palace, as well as a free shuttle service to/from the museum throughout the day. The effort to create a unique lifestyle brand connected to the Hermitage is not 100% successful, but the hotel does offer very elegant accommodations and a memorable venue for celebrations and events, plus a fair range of luxury dining and leisure facilities. »»»
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Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya
Housed in am 18th century palace on Nevsky Prospekt, a short walk from Palace Square and St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Taleon Imperial is a unique property with magnificent palatial interiors and a full range of modern five-star amenities. The two don't sit entirely comfortably together, and service is not always guaranteed to meet international standards, but the hotel's definite pluses include sumptuous event venues and a spectacular rooftop swimming pool and Spa.
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Nearest metro: Admiralteyskaya
Opened in 2011 in a new-build next to St. Petersburg's stunning St. Isaac's Cathedral, the W St. Petersburg is a modern 5-star property providing designer accommodation with excellent amenities and several exclusive facilities including the Bliss Spa. The hotel's funky, contemporary aesthetic extends to stylish meeting space and the beautiful roof-top terrace bar, while a comprehensive and exclusive range of concierge and business services completes the W Hotel's unique package. »»»
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