Grand Hotel Europe

You may be thousands of miles from home, and yet will feel as comfortable as if you'd never left home once you step across the threshold of the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg!

For over 130 years, the Grand Hotel Europe has played an important role in the life of St. Petersburg, as an historical, cultural and culinary landmark renowned throughout the world. Grand Hotel Europe proudly welcomed guests from all over the world including such celebrities as Mstislav Rostropovich, Bill Clinton and Elton John, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Herbert Wells to name but a few.

When the Grand Hotel Europe reopened after an extensive renovation in December 1991, it had a rich historical tradition to live up to. Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Ivan Turgenev, Sergey Prokofiev and George Bernard Shaw were just a few of the famous personalities to have visited the hotel, which opened its doors in 1875. Few could have foreseen that its modern-day guest list would rival that of the past, as the hotel continues to host visiting royalty, politicians and other celebrity guests from all over the world.

Construction of the buildings now housing the hotel, located in the very heart of St. Petersburg on Nevsky Prospekt and Mikhailovskaya Ulitsa (Street), began in the 1820s. The first hotel on this site appeared in 1830 and evolved into the Hotel de l'Europe, which opened its doors in January of 1875. The hotel was completely renovated from 1989 until December of 1991, when it reopened as the Grand Hotel Europe. Great care was taken during renovation to preserve the hotel's distinct architecture. Both the interior of the hotel with its turn-of-the-century art nouveau style and the magnificent neoclassical facade were restored splendidly. The building itself has been classified as a national and cultural landmark and is to be preserved as a historical monument.

Grand Hotel Europe The hotel enjoys an ideal location, situated on the famous Nevsky Prospekt, the renowned shopping avenue of St Petersburg.

Just a few minute walk from the Hermitage museum, the hotel is the perfect basis to explore the 'Venice of the North'.

Transfer to the hotel: The Grand Hotel Europe provides a limo service from and to St Petersburg's international.

Restaurants in the Grand Hotel Europe offer a full range of elegant dining experiences, from casual to formal.

Journey around the world, sampling a taste of the many different cuisines we offer in our 4 restaurants. The Caviar Bar specialises in Russian caviars and vodkas, Rossi's brings a touch of the Mediterranean with its Italian menu, Chopsticks brings the Far East much nearer and L'Europe promises elegant French and English dishes.

The Lobby Bar and Mezzanine Cafe also offer unique settings to relax and treat yourself during the day and provide perfect meeting places for a drink and light lunch or snacks in the evening.

A special occasion, a casual lunch, a business meeting? Grand Hotel Europe provides some of the finest dining experiences of St Petersburg and the perfect setting for any occasion.

L'Europe Restaurant

Cuisine: French and European Opening Hours: Dinner: 19.00pm-23.00pm, Monday to Saturday Breakfast: 7.00am-10.30am, daily Jazz Brunch: 12.30pm-16pm, Sunday

Grand Hotel Europe Executive Chef Dominique Ferchaud and the world-renowned cooks, take pride in the preparation of each dish. L'Europe menu is also changed regularly, so our guests can be sure that whenever they enter L'Europe they will be delighted and surprised.

L'Europe specialises in French and European cuisine, impeccably served in the lovingly restored Art Nouveau interior. Live music accompanies the unrivalled culinary experience in an elegant, intimate atmosphere.

The elegant Buffet Breakfast is accompanied by live harp music, while the dinners are accompanied with a variety of entertainment.

Cigars To accompany your meal you are offer ed the finest new and old world wines, and to top it all off, a selection of excellent international cigars.

Sunday Jazz Brunch L'Europe also offers a popular Sunday Jazz Brunch served Sundays

Caviar Bar & Restaurant

Cuisine: Russian Opening Hours: Dinner: 17.30pm-01.00am, daily

The Caviar Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place to go if you're looking for the true taste of fine Russian cuisine, and all in a stunning Art Nouveau setting with marble décor, mirrors and a fountain.

In addition to the fine selection of caviar, this Russian adventure wouldn't be complete without a superb selection of domestic and imported vodkas. The finest vodkas in the world are served crisp and cold – the perfect accompaniment to c aviar and blini (mini-pancakes).

Whether you are looking for a light snack or a full meal, you'll enjoy the warm environment and unique décor. Enjoy a delightful dinner accompanied with Russian music and Live entertainment.

The Caviar Bar is located at the Mezzanine level between the Mezzanine Café and L'Europe Restaurant.

Chopsticks Cuisine: Cantonese and Szechwan Opening Hours: Daily from 12.00pm to 23.00pm

For a spicy Oriental alternative, try the genuine Cantonese and Szechwan cuisine, in Chopsticks, located on the main floor next to the Italian Rossi's.

Chopsticks offers fine décor, soft music and personnel in authentic Chinese dress.

Chef N.D. Sherpa, a maestro of Chinese cuisine, invites you to the monthly regional promotions, with produce delivered directly to Chopsticks from China. All is combined to create a peaceful ambience that will draw you back to Asia again and again.

Each table is set in the finest Chinese style.

Chopsticks is the best place in town to celebrate Chinese New Year or Moon Festival and the right choice to enjoy authentic Peking duck.

Rossi's Restaurant Cuisine: Italian Opening Hours: Daily from 12.00pm to Midnight.

Rossi’s is a fashionable Italian restaurant located between the Lobby Bar and Chopsticks Restaurant on the main level and offers a wonderful selection of Italian and international cuisine.

The restaurant's impressive ambience and attentive service come as the perfect complement its fine food. Along with a great selection of genuine olive oils and vinegars, Rossi’s offers tasty seafood dishes, freshly prepared antipasti, home-made pasta of gran durum semolina and delicious desserts in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.

Lobby Bar The Grand Hotel Europe's Lobby Bar is an elegant and warm place to relax. The Lobby Bar has been beautifully restored to its turn-of-the-century grandeur, and offers appetizers, light snacks, hot and cold drinks and cocktails to suit any taste.

Just off the lobby is where you’ll find the Lobby Bar. The best hot cocktails in the city are prepared for you by the Lobby Bar's barmen daily 24 hours.

In the evening, live entertainment is provided by one of the many jazz and blues performers between 22pm to 1am.

If you’re looking for a quiet place to catch up on some paperwork, have a light snack, or enjoy a drink – this is the place to be! The Grand Hotel Europe’s Lobby Bar offers an exceptionally welcoming setting.

The Bar also offers a collection of exquisite cigars from the humidor.

Mezzanine Cafe Located on the Mezzanine level directly above Reception, the Mezzanine Cafe is a relaxed and utterly delightful cafe in the heart of the hotel. Over what was once an open courtyard, a soaring glass canopy spans the original structures to provide soft natural light during the day and during the "White Nights" in the summer months, evenings as well.

The Mezzanine Cafe offers guests an ideal spot to enjoy fresh breakfast pastries in the morning, traditional Afternoon Tea and light snacks all day long. Opposite the bar is a pastry counter offering a variety of creations our bakery has prepared, including the famous homemade almond cake!

Open daily 09.00 to 22.00.