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Helvetia Hotel

4.0 of 5
Marata 11, St. Petersburg 191025, Russia
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Helvetia Hotel
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Florianopolis, SC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Very good experience. Staff, location, restaurants and history are the highlights of this very interesting and highly recommendable hotel. The only complaint refers to the size of the room. Too small for a taveler who was expecting low temperatures and packed with plenty and heavy clothes to face them.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I went to St Petersburg for the first time in February this year. The experience at the hotel was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and they were eager to help us with our stay in the city. If they didn't have the answer immediately they knew how to get it. This covered information about the opera, busses, sites, restaurants,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Very convenient hotel 50m from Nievsky Prospect. All restaurant and shopping in this area Small but confortable room, perfect cleaning service and "real" airdryer in the bathroom. English spooken is very good for almost all employees. Food of both restaurant are good and breakfast with à lot of choises. ONE POINT TO IMPROVE: Too young waiter and waitress are not... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Choosing high quality but affordable hotels in Moscow is realtively easy. In Petersburg, it's ,uch more challenging. There are the very expensive five stars and then the budget two stars, with not uch in between if you want to stay in the centre. The Helvetia offers a solution. OK, its nt a perfect location. It's on Marat, off Nevsky Prospekt,... More

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Belgium
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Hotel Helvetia is located just off Nevsky Prospekt, the main 'avenue' in St. Petersburg. All tourist sights are within walking distance (well, at least if 20-30 minutes of walking is not scaring you). I reserved a pick up from the airport; the driver was waiting for me with a name sign in the arrival hall. Transfer went very smoothly and... More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A lovely hotel, with very friendly and helpful staff, in a great location just off Nevsky Prospekt and very handy for the Mayakovskaya metro station. There is a good choice of restaurants around the hotel, including one either side of it. The building is lovely with a great atmosphere and the room was very comfortable with everything we needed. However... More

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Everything about it is good, but best of all is the attitude of the super-helpful and friendly staff. You can't hang around reception for five minutes without being offered something to drink! Twenty minutes walk or so from the historic centre of St. P, three minutes from the metro on Nevsky Prospekt. What more could you ask?

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I recently stayed at the Helvetia Hotel for 3 nights with my boyfriend when visiting St. Petersburg for the first time. We were thoroughly impressed with the hotel and their amazing staff. The building its housed in has a long standing history which adds to it's charm and authenticity. Our room on the 1st floor was very comfortable, clean and... More

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This hotel is located close to all main St Petersburg tourist attractions. Plenty of restaurants and bars in walking distance. The hotel is also a 5 minute walk from the train station, which was ideal as I was dragging some heavy cases. The hotel was good. Friendly welcome from bell boy and receptionist on arrival. They also offered a welcome... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

A charming smallish hotel housed in one of St Petersburg's many former homes of the aristocracy. The location at the far end of Nevsky Prospect is a bit far from the main attractions, but even in minus 7 we walked to the Russian Museum, Winter Palace etc. It look us about 40 minutes and we discovered many wonderful cafes along... More

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Also Known As:
Helvetia Hotel St Petersburg
Address: Marata 11, St. Petersburg 191025, Russia
Region: Russia > Northwestern District > St. Petersburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in St. Petersburg
#9 Family Hotels in St. Petersburg
#11 Romantic Hotels in St. Petersburg
#12 Luxury Hotels in St. Petersburg
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Within a leisurely stroll from Nevsky Prospect is the historic building of the TOP Helvetia Hotel, with origins dating back to the early 19th century. The hotel’s interiors successfully combine St. Petersburg’s harmonious style with the elegance of European design.Native Russian cordiality, coupled with Swiss traditions of cosiness and hospitality, individual attention to every guest and international service standards, are the distinguishing features of the TOP Helvetia Hotel. ... more   less 
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