Among St.Petersburg's most memorable attractions is the comfort and hospitality provided by the Grand hotel Europe. This is the first 5-Star hotel opened in the Soviet Union with traditions dating back to 1824, the year if its construction. Thoroughly renovated and restored to its former glory, the hotel was re-opened in 1991. Since 1994 the hotel was nominated as the best hotel in the Eastern Europe. In 1999 Grand Hotel Europe was awarded with The five star diamond award. As from February 2005 the hotel is owned by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises. It is just on Nevsky Prospekt, the city's main thoroughfare, and opposite the Grand Philharmonic Hall. The main city's attractions are within a walking distance from the hotel. Amenities: Computer connection (Wi-Fi is available all around the hotel), Business Center and Concierge Service. These rooms offer scenic views on to Arts Square or the Philharmonic Hall. Sizes vary from 30-37sqm. In comparison with the Standard Classic guests find additional amenities in the Superior Classic. Rooms have an entrance hall and bedroom with seating area. All have twin, queen, or king-size beds, with German duvets and coverlets in clean pastel hues. The rooms are fully equipped with a minibar, television with satellite reception, telephone with international dial facility and voice mail, writing desk and comfortable armchairs for relaxing. All rooms are equipped with a safe and air conditioning. The bathrooms are beautifully appointed with marble floors, a hairdryer and under-floor heating.

Grand Hotel Europe is located in the historical centre of the city: Nevsky prospect, in the close vicinity from the Palace Square, The Hermitage, the Russian Museum and other places of interest. Pulkovo airport is reached after a 30-minutes drive from the hotel, and a 5-minutes drive will take you to the Moskovsky railway station

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Guests of the Grand Hotel Europe may choose from seven superb bars and restaurants, ranging from the charm of afternoon tea in the Mezzanine Cafe to the exceptional grace and distinguished culinary artistry of the Europe Restaurant.

Hotels´ wide range of beautiful public rooms, as well as fully-equipped Business and Convention Center and experienced planning and support staff make the Grand Hotel Europe an unparalleled base from which to do business in St. Petersburg. Hotel can provide you with secretarial assistance, interpreters and translators, a private meeting room or a temporary office. International communications via postal and courier services, fax, e-mail and Internet connection are available through the hotel as well.

For smaller functions, the hotel offers its own self-contained Conference Center, an exceptionally flexible environment well-suited for meetings, conferences, and presentations for 12 to 80 participants. The Conference Center comprises four rooms – the Dostoevsky, the Tchaikovsky, the Gorky, and the Pushkin – all with large windows providing excellent natural light.