Location. The contemporary Petro Palace Hotel is located in central St Petersburg, Russia. St Isaac's Cathedral and the Admiralty Building are within 200 metres. The Hermitage, a palace full of art treasures, is 500 metres away, as is Palace Square, the historic city centre. Kazan Cathedral is 700 metres from the hotel and Gostinny Dvor Metro station is one-and-a-half kilometres away. Hotel Features. Converted from a 19th- century edifice, the Petro Palace Hotel opened in 2005.

A complimentary breakfast is served in Baron Restaurant. International and local dishes are available for lunch and dinner, with folk dancing and gypsy music in the evenings. The top-floor Sky Bar serves coffees and cocktails, and offers panoramic views of St Petersburg. The marble lobby also has a bar serving snacks and cocktails.

There is a conference room and business centre. Public areas offer wireless Internet access (surcharge).

The hotel has an indoor pool and jetted tub. There is also a gym and sauna, and massages are available (surcharge may apply). In the games room, guests can play pool or try Russian billiards.

Guestrooms. The Petro Palace Hotel's 193 climate-controlled guestrooms feature wireless and high-speed Internet access, satellite television, safes and minibars. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations, bathrobes, slippers and telephones.

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 Room:   One double bed, two twin beds, or one twin bed (single occupant). Light pastel decor and reproduction furniture. High-speed wireless Internet connection (surcharge), satellite television with pay movies, climate control and minibar. Private bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, makeup mirror, slippers.

Deluxe Room:   One king bed or two twin beds. Light pastel decor and reproduction furniture. High-speed wireless Internet connection (surcharge), satellite television with pay movies, climate control and minibar. Private bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, makeup mirror, slippers.

Driving Directions: From Saint Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport (LED): Distance to Petro Palace Hotel is 20 kilometres, approximately 40 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 Saint Petersburg. Taxis cost 917 RUB (35 USD) to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The hotel is located in St Petersburg's city centre, within 200 metres of St Isaac's Cathedral. Saint 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. The hotel is 1.5 kilometres from Gostinny Dvor Metro station. Shared taxis (Marshrutnoye taxis) travel across fixed routes and are reasonably priced. Complimentary secure onsite parking is available.