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.

The Grand Hotel Europe offers its guests gracious elegance and luxurious comfort, something that St. Petersburg had not seen since the era of the Tsars. The Hotel has three hundred and one rooms and suites of truly exceptional quality, replete with handsome period furnishings, tasteful décor and a generous sense of space and comfort.

Guests may choose from among several different classes of rooms and suites including eighty-eight Classic Standard rooms, ninety-one Classic Superior Rooms, eighteen Deluxe Classic Rooms, thirteen Historic Classic Rooms, thirteen Belle Chambres, eight Historic Belle Chambres, seventeen Terrace Rooms, twenty-two Duplex, fifteen Classic Suites, nine Historic Classic Suites, two Executive Suites and two Historic Executive Suites, as well as three Presidential Suites.

The entire second and third floor are non-smoking areas.

All rooms are equipped with:

• Minibar
• Personal safe
• Satellite TV and radio
• International phone with modem connections
• Writing desk
• Armchairs
• Hairdryer
• Wireless Internet Access on request
• The voltage is 220V in the rooms and 110V - in the bathrooms.

New - Historic Rooms and Butler Service The thirty-two Historic rooms offer a great feel of grandeur, due to their historical architectural features carefully retained in the course of the latest hotel restoration. The Historic rooms consist of thirteen classic rooms, eight Belle Chambre Junior Suites, nine Classic Suites and two Executive Suites, all offering the new butler service.

If guests would like to order dinner in their room, purchase theatre tickets or get a shirt laundered, these services can be offered by our unique butler service. The butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about St Petersburg's history and the city’s various attractions and events.

Sweet Dreams May you have any special requirements regarding pillows, a full selection of special pillows is available. You may contact out Housekeeping Department to request your special pillow.

Feathers Medium Firm - Goose and duck feathers medium firm pillow. All feathers have received hypo-allergenic treatment (pillow nr. 1)

Anatomic - Anatomic cervical rest pillow in thermo reactive soft non-allergenic foam (pillow nr. 2)

Therapeutic - 100% non-allergenic fibres specially indicated for asthmatics (pillow nr. 3)

Firm Latex - Non-allergenic anatomic Latex firm pillow (pillow nr. 4)

Baby Pillow - Non-allergenic anatomic small baby pillow with ventilation holes (pillow nr. 5)

Aromatherapy Pillows The Grand Hotel Europe created a unique series of special aromatherapy pillows mixing 205 grams of natural flowers of camomile or lavender to the pillows in order to take advantage of the beneficial and relaxing scent of those flowers.

Camomile - Goose and duck feathers medium soft pillow with camomile flowers (pillow nr. 6). Also available in Synthetic fibres non-allergenic (pillow nr. 7)

Lavender - Goose and duck feathers medium soft pillow with lavender (pillow nr. 8). Also available in Synthetic fibres non-allergenic (pillow nr. 9)

Classic Rooms The hotel’s eighty-eight Standard Classic Rooms vary in size from 16 to 25 square meters and face the inner courtyard. The ninety-one Superior Classic Rooms enjoy a larger size, from 25 to 29 square meters, and great views of the renowned Nevsky Prospekt, Mikhailovskaya street and the Philharmonic Hall.

The eighteen Classic Deluxe Rooms have nice outside view facing the Arts Square and the Russian Museum, and size varies from 25 to 29 square meters.

All Classic rooms have an entrance hall and bedroom with seating area, and have twin, double, or king-size beds, with Swedish duvets and coverlets in clean pastel hues.

New - Historic Rooms and Butler Service Thirteen of the Classic Rooms are Historic rooms due to their historical architectural features carefully retained in the course of the latest hotel restoration. The Historic rooms offer a nice outside view facing the Arts Square and the Philharmonia, and size varies from 25 to 29 square meters.

Guests staying in a Historic room will benefit from the service of one of the dedicated butlers. If guests would like to order dinner in their room, purchase theatre tickets or get a shirt laundered, these services can be offered by our unique butler service. The butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about St Petersburg's history and the city’s various attractions and events.

All rooms are equipped with:

• Minibar
• Television with satellite reception and movie channel
• Telephone with international direct dial facility and voice mail
• Fax modem line
• Writing desk
• Comfortable armchairs
• Safe
• Air conditioning
• Hairdryer

The bathrooms are beautifully appointed with marble floors and underfloor heating.

Terrace Deluxe Rooms High atop the hotel, on the fifth floor overlooking St. Petersburg’s enchanting skyline, are the 17 Terrace Rooms. Terrace Rooms are all double rooms, similar in layout, style and size (20 square meters) to the Classic Rooms, with the exception that they are graced with beautiful terraces.

Those facing Arts Square enjoy striking views of the Church of the Spilt Blood, one of St. Petersburg’s most beautiful landmarks. These rooms are especially popular with the guests during summer, when outdoor furniture is placed on the terraces.

Duplex Deluxe Rooms The 22 split-level, modern-style Duplex Rooms are ideal for longer stays and working visits. The bedroom is located upstairs with the lounge and working area below.

Duplex Rooms are furnished in soft shades of rust or blue and decorated with modern Russian paintings. Each room measures 55 square meters and has a sofa, chairs and writing desk. 19 are equipped with double beds and 3 with Grand Lits.

Belle Chambres Suites The hotel’s twenty-one Belle Chambres retain the generous space and classical style of the nineteenth century. While these rooms vary in size and layout, they are on average about twice the size of the Classic Rooms.

The rooms have parquet floors, spacious seating areas with armchairs and a sofa and large windows facing onto historic Nevsky Prospect - all of which contribute to their extraordinarily light and airy ambience. The Belle Chambres are furnished with antique and period reproduction pieces. The rooms range in size from 31 to 45 square meters. Eleven of the rooms are equipped with twin beds and ten with Grand Lits.

New - Historic Rooms and Butler Service The hotel's eight Historic Belle Chambres are distinguished for retaining the generous spaces and classical style of nineteenth century. If guests would like to order dinner in their room, purchase theatre tickets or get a shirt laundered, these services can be offered by our unique butler service. The butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about St Petersburg's history and the city’s various attractions and events.

All rooms are equipped with:

• Minibar
• Television with satellite reception and movie channel
• Telephone with international direct dial facility and voice mail
• Fax modem line
• Writing desk
• Comfortable armchairs for relaxing
• Safe
• Air conditioning
• Hairdryer

Classic Suites The twenty-four Classic Suites vary considerably in size and layout, but all share the historic features that were carefully restored during the hotel’s renovation.

Antique furniture is used throughout, with the colour and style of the décor reflecting the elegance and dignity of turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia. All of the suites comprise of an entrance hall, lounge, bedroom, bathroom and an additional guest washroom. The suites range in size from 37 to 45 square meters, five are furnished with twin beds and the remaining nineteen are furnished with king size beds.

New - Historic Rooms and Butler Service The nine Historic Classic Suites may vary considerably in size and layout, but all share the historic features that were carefully restored during the hotel's renovation. If guests would like to order dinner in their room, purchase theatre tickets or get a shirt laundered, these services can be offered by the unique butler service. The butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about St Petersburg's history and the city’s various attractions and events.

All rooms are equipped with:

• Minibar
• Personal safe
• Satellite TV and radio
• International phone with modem connections
• Writing desk
• Armchairs
• Hairdryer
• Wireless Internet Access on request

Executive Suites The four Executive Suites are all furnished with a double bed and range in size from 50 to 60 square meters. Their spacious living rooms provide ample room for entertaining. Additional amenities include a stereo system and a DVD player.

Executive Suites have accommodated figures of international stature, including several heads of state as well as many notable artists, business leaders, entertainers and other celebrities. Each of the suites comprises an entrance hall, guest bathroom, an anteroom and a master bedroom with en suite bathroom.

New - Historic Rooms and Butler Service The two Historic Executive Suites offer spacious living rooms provide ample room for entertaining. If guests would like to order dinner in their room, purchase theatre tickets or get a shirt laundered, these services can be offered by the unique butler service. The butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about St Petersburg's history and the city’s various attractions and events.

All rooms are equipped with:

• Minibar
• Personal safe
• Satellite TV and radio
• International phone with modem connections
• Writing desk
• Armchairs
• Hairdryer
• Wireless Internet Access on request

Presidential Suites The full grandeur of St. Petersburg at the turn of the century is preserved in the Presidential Suites, namely Lidval Suite, Rossi Suite and Piano Suite. Furnished in classical style with antique oil paintings, clocks and decorative ornaments, these suites are suitable for meetings, entertaining and simply relaxing.

Additional amenities include a stereo system and a DVD player.

For more romantic touch of your stay we have equipped several of our historic suites with pianos. Indulge in the sounds of live music welcoming you! It was at the Grand Hotel Europe that young Dmitry Shostokovich played his sonata to Prokofyev. Being amidst the arts and opposite the best in Europe Philharmonic hall, the Grand Hotel Europe used to be the place to stay for famous musicians.

Health Club & Beauty Room The Planet Fitness Health Club at the Grand Hotel Europe is not only a great place to stay in shape while on the road, its soothing atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day and refresh yourself for the evening’s entertainment.

No expense has been spared to bring in the latest in health and fitness equipment. The Health Club is equipped with the finest in cardiovascular exercise machines, while a sauna and plunge pool help you unwind after your workout.

Just looking and feeling better are great reasons to visit the club. There is also offered a full-service hair salon as well as tanning and massage rooms and a full range of spa beauty treatments for those finishing touches.

Planet Fitness Health Club services:

• Spa Treatments
• Massage, aroma massage
• Body scrub
• Body wrapping (spirulina, Hungarian spa mud)
• Skin and body treatments
• Facials (masks, massage)
• Depilatory waxing
• Barber/Beauty Salon
• Haircut (with or without styling)
• Coiffures
• Hair colouring, tinting, streaking
• Hair treatments and scalp care
• Professional Wella and L’Oreal products
• Manicures
• Pedicures

A wide variety of the finest health and beauty products are available for sale, so if you find something you like, you can take it home. And at the end of your workout or relaxation, what could be better than an assortment of complimentary fruits and beverages?

The Health Club entrance is located just behind the bar of the Mezzanine Café.

Opening Hours

Planet Fitness: Weekdays 07:00 – 22:00 Weekends/holidays 09:00 – 21:00

Hair/Beauty Salon: 09:00 – 21:00 daily

Your wedding in romantic St Petersburg With its ambience of refined luxury and impeccable service, as well as an incomparable array of restaurants and other events facilities, the Grand Hotel Europe is the best place for a wedding celebration you can find. The experienced and friendly personnel will be happy to expend every effort to make your wedding banquet an even more rich and memorable event.

You can trust the Grand Hotel Europe’s specialists to devote their attention to all aspects of this very special event. The decorators and florists will create the atmosphere you desire in your chosen venue. The musical program and menu will be selected, as everything, down to the smallest details and according to your wishes.

Further, you can follow in the footsteps of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and his wife, who spent their honeymoon in the walls of our hotel, and savour this world of luxury and comfort with the one you love.

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.