Mixed feelings about this place. Fabulous location - and anyone who moans about the access to the hotel (entrance, stairs etc) really needs to get out a bit more. Rooms clean & pleasant. TV reception dreadful & some of the furniture was delicate to say the least. Gentls hints to the hotel staff on brokered no response. Hot water always... More

I agree with all of the contributors here. The Fillippov is a good-quality option for its price. The rooms are spacious, especially when compared to Scandinavia, and the staff were helpful and kind. Access to the Fillipov and rooms is very secure. The rooms and hotel lobby were clean. Breakfast is provided and it is possible to order dinner via... More

Interior lobby and room was really nice and clean. Access to rooms very secure. Staff was very kind. Free wireless and free web access with one pc station in lobby. Free mineral water, coffee or tea. Free local calls. Free small breakfast (Toast, cornflakes, cream cheese, marmalade, oatmeal, sausages, tea, cofee) The only flaw is allowed smoking in lobby. Average... More

Just getting caught up from last year, but I remember the Fillipov well. I chose it somewhat randomly for a visit to St Petersburg. The location was convenient to the subway and Nevsky Prospekt. The staff spoke good English, although my fiancee spoke Russia to them. The entranceway and stairwell leading to the hotel off the street is actually a... More