Grand Hotel Europe
Location
The Grand Hotel Europe enjoys an ideal location situated on the famous Nevsky Prospekt, the renowned shopping avenue of St Petersburg.
Just a few minutes walk from the Hermitage museum, the hotel is the perfect base to explore this remarkable city, known as the 'Venice of the North'.
History
The construction of the buildings which today house the Grand Hotel Europe, located in the very heart of St. Petersburg on Nevsky Prospekt and Mikhailovskaya Ulitsa, began in the 1820s. The first hotel on this site, known as the 'Cuolon', appeared in 1830 and was then integrated with neighbouring houses by the Italian architect Carlo Rossi, who employed a Neo-Baroque façade to unite the existing buildings.
This united structure evolved into the 'Hotel de l'Europe', the dream child of the Evropeyskaya Hotel Company, which opened its doors in January of 1875. At the turn of the century the Swedish-Russian architect Fyodor Lidval redesigned much of the hotel's interior, adding the beautiful Art Nouveau features which still remain today.
The hotel reinvented itself numerous times through the First World War and post-revolutionary periods as a hospital, orphanage and centre of bureaucratic operations. Following extensive and painstaking renovation between 1989 and December 1991, the building re-opened as the 'Grand Hotel Europe'. Great care was taken to preserve the hotel's distinct architecture, both the interior of the hotel with its turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau décor and the magnificent Neo-Baroque façade were restored to their former glory.
The building itself has been classified as a national and cultural landmark and is to be preserved as a historical monument.
Facilities
The Grand Hotel Europe offers a wide range of excellent facilities within the hotel, making our guests stay extra special.
The Hotel's Health Club and Beauty Room is equipped with the finest exercise machines, sauna and plunge pool to help guests relax and unwind. We are also able to offer a full range of spa and beauty treatments from body wraps and massages to manicures and hair treatments.
Shopping at the Grand Hotel Europe is also a delight, with our exclusive boutiques not only popular with hotel guests but also St. Petersburg residents. Choose from designer clothes and accessories, fine jewellery, Swiss watches and porcelain.
The hotel also offers a Business Center for guests wishing to catch up on work whilst in St Petersburg.
Rooms
Classic Rooms The hotel offers 210 Classic Rooms featuring an entrance hall and one bedroom with seating area. All rooms have twin, double or king-size beds, with Swedish duvets and coverlets in clean pastel hues. Bathrooms are beautifully appointed with marble floors and underfloor heating.
Classic Standard Rooms
Eighty-eight Classic Standard Rooms, facing the inner courtyard and with sizes varying from 23 to 39 square meters in size.
Classic Superior Rooms
Ninety-one Classic Superior Rooms, with great views of the renowned Nevsky Prospekt and the Philharmonic Hall. Rooms are between 30 and 37 square meters.
Classic Deluxe Rooms
Eighteen Classic Deluxe Rooms facing the Arts Square and the Russian Museum. Vary between 32 and 37 square meters in size.
Classic Historic Rooms with Butler Service
Thirteen Classic Historic Rooms are also available. Their historical architectural features have been carefully retained in the course of the latest hotel restoration. The historic rooms offer a nice view towards St. Petersburg's Arts Square and the Philharmonia Hall. Our historic rooms vary from 33 to 42 square meters in size and offer a butler service.
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
Terrace Rooms. Our seventeen Terrace Rooms are located on the top fifth floor of the hotel. All are double rooms, similar in size the hotel's Classic Rooms, and feature beautiful terraces with views over the city of St. Petersburg.
Terrace Rooms are particularly popular with our guests, as they face the Arts Square and enjoy stunning views towards the Church of the Spilt Blood, one of St. Petersburg's main landmarks.
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
- Wireless Internet access on request
'Belle Chambre' Junior Suites The hotel's twenty one Belle Chambres and eight Historic Belle Chambres are lovely Junior Suites which retain the generous space and classical style of the 19th century. All are furnished with antique and period reproduction pieces.
Twenty-one Belle Chambres with varying size and layout. The Belle Chambre's are, on average, twice the size of the hotel's Classic Rooms. All 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 rooms range in size from 40 to 57 square meters. Available with twin or Grand Lits beds.
Historic 'Belle Chambre' Junior Suites with Butler Service
We offer eight historic Belle Chambres with 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 service. Our butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about the history of St. Petersburg's 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
- Wireless Internet Access on request
Classic Suites. The hotel's twenty-four Classic Suites may vary considerably in size and layout, but they all share the historic features that were carefully restored during the hotel’s renovation. All suites have an entrance hall, a comfortable lounge, one bedroom, and large bathroom.
Classic Suites. All rooms are equipped with antique furniture, whose colour and style reflect the elegance of the turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia. All suites feature an entrance hall, lounge, bedroom, bathroom and an additional guest washroom. Sizes vary from 47 to 73 square meters. Most of them have king size beds and with some rooms offering twin beds.
Historic Classic Suites. With butler service.
Nine historic Classic Suites are also available, with ancient interior and 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. Our 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 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, an anteroom and a master bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Four Executive Suites are all furnished with a double bed and range in size from 53 to 77 square meters. Their spacious living rooms provide ample room for entertaining. Additional amenities include a stereo system and a DVD player.
Historic Executive Suites with Butler Service
Two historic Executive Suites offer spacious living rooms providing ample room for entertaining, and exclusive massage chairs that will help you to relax. Guests can also order dinner in their room, purchase theatre tickets, or get a shirt laundered, through our unique butler service. Our butlers will also be delighted to advise guests about the history of St. Petersburg 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
Restaurants & Bars
The Grand Hotel is pleased to offer five restaurants, two cafés and one bar to delight our guests during their stay. Authentic Russian delicacies are available in the Caviar Bar and Restaurant, whilst other restaurants allow you to tour the world's finest kitchens for French, Italian and even Asian dining.
L'Europe Restaurant Haute Cuisine
Opening Hours
Buffet breakfast daily 07:00 – 10:30
Dinner Monday – Saturday 19:00 – 23:00
Tchaikovsky Evenings on Fridays 19:00 – 23:00
Class & Jazz Evenings on Saturdays 19:00 – 23:00
Sunday Brunch 12:30 – 16:00
The city's leading gourmet restaurant. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of elegance surrounded by beautiful turn-of-the-century decor. The menu offers the finest in Haute cuisine, impeccably served in the lovingly restored Art Nouveau interior. Live music accompanies the unrivalled culinary experience in an elegant, intimate atmosphere. Our elegant Buffet Breakfast is accompanied by harp music, while a variety of entertainment takes place during Dinner.
Wine Spectator, America's foremost wine publication, graced L’Europe Restaurant with Award of Excellence 2008 and 2009 for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
To accompany your meal we offer the finest new and old world wines, and to top it all off, a selection of excellent international cigars, including the hotel's own brand of cigars - Grand Hotel Europe Melange Imperial.
Tchaikovsky Nights
Tchaikovsky Evenings every Friday are a great opportunity to have a wonderful dinner under accompaniment of magnificent music by Peter Tchaikovsky as well as a ballet duo performing on the stage of the restaurant.
Class & Jazz Evenings
Each Saturday guests can experience the finest St Petersburg jazz orchestra during “Classic and Jazz” evenings.
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday Jazz Brunch in L'Europe Restaurant is served every Sunday with live music, priced at RUB 4,500 per person.
Wine Spectator, America's foremost wine publication, graced L’Europe Restaurant with 2008 Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
Caviar Bar & Restaurant Cuisine: Russian.
Opening Hours: 5.30pm to midnight, 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 a fine selection of caviar, our Caviar Bar and Restaurant also offers a superb selection of domestic and imported vodkas. The finest vodkas are served crisp and cold – the perfect accompaniment to an assortment of caviar and blini (mini-pancakes). Whether you are looking for a light snack or a full meal, you will enjoy the warm environment and unique décor. Indulge in a delightful dinner accompanied with Russian music and live entertainment.
The Caviar Bar and Restaurant is located at the Mezzanine level, between the Mezzanine Café and L'Europe Restaurant.
Lobby Bar Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily.
The hotel's Lobby Bar is an elegant and warm place to relax. Its interiors have been beautifully restored to their turn-of-the-century grandeur. Sip a hot cocktail, the best in town, and try our selection of appetizers, light snacks, hot and cold drinks. Rossi's Restaurant Cuisine: Italian.
Opening Hours: 12pm to midnight, daily.
Rossi's is a fashionable Italian restaurant located between the Lobby Bar and Chopsticks Restaurant on the main level. Where busy diplomats and cultural figures go to relax over a good Italian meal. An amazing choice of truly Italian starters prepared by our Italian Chef Filippo Licata. Innovative use of fresh garden herbs: rosemary, thyme, oregano; and fragrant virgin olive oil. Every day on the menu: antipasti, authentic specialties, and tantalizing desserts. Business lunch menus are available everyday.
Mezzanine Café Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm, daily. Located on the Mezzanine level directly above Reception, the Mezzanine Café is a relaxing and utterly delightful café 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 or during the summer “White Nights” evenings.
Freshly baked and delicious cakes, mouthwatering desserts and exquisite homemade «Dominique's» chocolate from the hotel's own chocolate factory, sandwiches and light salads are served all year round.
Cosy seats by the fire in harmonizing atmosphere. Harp music daily. A perfect place for business meetings and relaxation at the same time.
Chopsticks Restaurant Cuisine: Cantonese and Szechwan.
Opening Hours: 12pm to 11pm, daily. For an Asian Oriental alternative, try our genuine Cantonese and Szechwan cuisine, in Chopsticks, located on the main floor next to the Italian Rossi's Restaurant.
Chopsticks features fine décor and soft music. Our waiters are wearing authentic Chinese dress to complement this oriental atmosphere. Chef N.D. Sherpa, a maestro of Chinese cuisine, invites you to the monthly specials, with ingredients delivered to Chopsticks kitchen from China.
Each table is set in the finest Chinese style. Chopsticks Restaurant is one of the best places in St. Petersburg to celebrate the Chinese New Year or the Moon Festival and also the right choice to enjoy authentic Peking duck.
Noble Assembly Restaurant Cuisine: Authentic Russian.
Opening Hours: 12:00 to midnight, daily.
Business lunch: Monday through Friday 12:00 to 15:00.
Situated in the historical building of the Grand Philharmonic Hall the restaurant serves the best of authentic Russian cuisine such as Borsch and Solyanka. Immerse yourself in the aristocratic ambience of the 19th century St Petersburg, whilst enjoying the finest dining the city has to offer. The impeccable service of the Grand Hotel Europe will also add to your truly unforgettable dining and music experiences at the Grand Philharmonic Hall.
Meetings & Events
For more than a century the Grand Hotel Europe has stood at the centre of St. Petersburg's social, cultural, civic, and business life. Situated in the heart of the city's main shopping and commercial district, the hotel has long served as a venue for meetings, conferences, banquets, wedding banquets and receptions.
Our wide range of beautiful public rooms, as well as our fully-equipped Business and Convention Center and our experienced planning and support staff make the Grand Hotel Europe an unparalleled base from which to do business in St. Petersburg. We 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.
Various events rooms, each with its own special character, provide the perfect setting for social gatherings as well. Whether you are planning a small private dinner, an elaborate banquet and dance, or simply an intimate cocktail gathering, the Grand Hotel Europe will ensure that the occasion is a resounding success.