Taleon Imperial Hotel  

In the heart of St. Petersburg on Nevsky Prospekt, set in the historic Eliseev Palace by the Moika River. Steps from Palace Square, the Hermitage, Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedrals and the Admiralty. Family-friendly and an easy 27 km transfer from Pulkovo Airport.

This hotel-museum blends Beaux Arts and 18th-century palace splendor across 89 individually decorated rooms. Expect antiques and European furnishings, heated floors, LCD TVs, premium bedding, separate sitting areas, in-room safes and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

Full-service spa with paid treatments plus a 22 m indoor pool under a glass roof on the 6th floor. Eliseev Bathhouse complex features a 13 m pool, Russian steam room, hammam, plunge pool and hayloft; a second indoor pool, sauna and fitness club are also available. Concierge, babysitting (surcharge) and 24‑hour room service keep things easy.

Business center, conference space and three meeting rooms (small meeting footprint noted). Limo/town car service and roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge, plus dry cleaning/laundry and complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel.

Panoramic Victoria restaurant on the 6th floor serves Russian and European cuisine and has a summer terrace with views of the Kazan Cathedral dome. Lobby bar Atlanty on the 1st floor offers hot dishes, snacks and drinks (fireplace on weekend evenings). Cooked-to-order breakfasts and room service are available for a fee.