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Arbat Nord Hotel vs Citytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya
Both Arbat Nord Hotel and Hotel Oktyabrskaya are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Arbat Nord Hotel ranks marginally higher than Hotel Oktyabrskaya. Arbat Nord Hotel scores 74 with approval from 2 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
Arbat Nord Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
4 Artilleriyskaya Street, St. Petersburg 191104, Russia
From $32 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"An inviting, peach-colored building on a quiet side street, the Arbat Nord is an elegant mix of antique desks and top-of-the-line laptop reservation terminals."
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The top-floor rooms have skylights that offer stunning views of the long summer sunsets and sunrises -- though be sure the blinds close securely if you want to get any sleep during the White Nights.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The modern rooms are decorated in gold and green hues, and even though the furniture is fairly cheap, there’s plenty of space. Efficient English-speaking staff are on hand."
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Citytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
10/118 Ligovskiy prospect, St. Petersburg 191036, Russia
From $35 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Right across from Moskovsky Train Station and on Nevsky's bustling Insurrection Square (Ploshchad Vosstaniya), the Oktyabrskaya is another example of Soviet expansiveness."
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The labyrinth of corridors is perplexing at first, so don't hesitate to ask for help.
Lonely Planet
"This former bastion of Soviet-style hotel management is showing promising signs of revitalisation.... What's never been at fault is its location, smack-bang opposite the Moscow Station."
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Although you may be tempted to ask for a room overlooking pl Vosstaniya, note that the noise does seep in through the windows.
