Location. The Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya is located on the Gulf of Finland in St Petersburg, Russia, within six kilometres of the State Hermitage Museum which houses over three million works of art. Moskovskaya is the nearest metro station. Hotel Features. Designed and built by a Swedish construction company in the 1970s, the hotel is built in the shape of a letter 'H'. Side wings allow views over the Gulf of Finland or downtown St Petersburg. The hotel features a sauna, health spa, steam room and indoor swimming pool complex. Children can play in the separate kids' pool. There is also an onsite hair salon.

The Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya has three restaurant bars on site. In Replica, guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, Russian specialities and sushi in a contemporary setting. Three Moons serves oriental cuisine and also has a terrace for the summer months. The Yacht Restaurant features nautical decor and serves a wide variety of European dishes and draught beers. Buffet breakfast is complimentary.

The hotel has conference rooms and wireless Internet access is available in public areas throughout.

Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in the colour scheme of the floor they are on. Amenities include satellite television, dial-up Internet connections and minibars. All have private bathrooms and hair dryers are available on request. There are also rooms with views over the Gulf of Finland.

Expert Tip. The Peter and Paul Fortress, seven kilometres from the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya, was founded by Peter the Great on 27 May 1703, which became the birthday of the city. A portion of the fortress once served as a high security political prison, and inmates included Dostoyevsky and Trotsky. In the centre of the fort is St Petersburg's first cathedral. With its magnificent gilded spire standing at 404 feet, it remains to this day the tallest building in the city.

Visa Information: Some hotels can assist their guests to obtain a visa for entry to the Russian Federation. Hotels may charge a fee for this service. Guests may contact the Customer Support Centre to be put in touch with their hotel to arrange a visa. Hotels may in some instances refund visa assistance fees against the guests' hotel stay. If visa assistance is given and the reservation is subsequently cancelled then hotels may retain the cost of the first night's stay in addition to standard cancellation charges. Hotel fees in relation to visas vary, guests should check directly with the hotel for details.

Room Types:

Standard Guest Room:   One king or two twin beds. Bright, modern decor. Air conditioning, climate control, dial-up Internet connection, direct-dial telephone, desk, clock radio, satellite television. Bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer and minibar available on request.

Standard Guest Room:   One king bed or two twin beds. Dial-up Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Free local calls. Kitchenette with minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

BAY VIEW GUEST ROOM:   One king bed or two twin beds. Bright, modern decor. Desk. Dial-up Internet access. Satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar and hair dryer on request. Complimentary toiletries.

BAY VIEW GUEST ROOM:   One king bed or two twin beds. Bright, modern decor. Desk. Dial-up Internet access. Satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar and hair dryer on request. Complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: From Pulkovo II Airport (LED): Distance to Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya is 25 kilometres, approximately 60 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The number 13 bus runs between terminal 2's central office building and Moskovskaya metro station. The number 39 bus runs between terminal 1 and Moskovskaya metro station. A single ticket costs 7 RUB (0.20 USD). A shuttle bus connects the two terminals and continues to central St Petersburg. All prices are subject to change.

Getting around St Petersburg is best explored on foot, and most major attractions are located within 30 minutes' walk of the city centre. Saint Petersburg has a comprehensive public transport network, including buses, trams, trolleys, and a metro. Shared taxis (Marshrutnoye taxis) travel across fixed routes and are reasonably priced.

Driving directions. Take the Highway to the city centre and drive along Moskovsky Avenue. Drive down Grivtsova Street. Turn left on Moika Embankment. Cross Isaac's Square. Turn left on Angliskaya Embankment. Cross Lieutenant Schmidt Bridge. Turn left on Embankment and then turn right at the end. Turn left onto Bolshoi Avenue. Turn right on Nalichnaya Street till you reach Nakhimova Street. Turn left again for the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya.