Saint-Petersburg Hotel

If you are staying at this hotel make sure you book the river view on a Aurora cruiser. The food at the restaurant on the top floor was gorgeous, hospitality was outstanding - waitress was very kind and helpful in choosing the food and wine.

Young lad in reception tried to charge registration fee as per Russian Federation law which is only mandatory if you are staying for more than 6 nights. It was not a lot - 2 or 3 EUR per person but why would you pay if you don't have to? know your rights (not always working in certain countries though :) )

Comfortable bed and luxurious room all around, complete with a very nice bathroom and convenient room service. Staff was pleasant and had no problem with communication. Quick working thermostat which was essential given the cold weather.

Regarding food options, if you have a budget, I would not recommend their top floor restaurant - very small portions at extortionate prices. Failed to negotiate an earlier check-in time and had to pay extra 1400RUB in order to access room after a night time flight.