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Citytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya vs The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Both Hotel Oktyabrskaya and The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Oktyabrskaya. The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel scores 81 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Oyster, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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.
The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
Pravda Street, 10, St. Petersburg 191119, Russia
From $109 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you have ever wanted to stay in a museum, here's your chance."
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Oyster
Luxury
"There are 126 rooms and suites decked out in an Empire style complete with art reproductions. A free shuttle bus takes guests to and from the museum, and staff can assist with booking entrance tickets."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"From the cream and yellow atrium lobby through to its sumptuous rooms and high-end restaurant and spa, it’s a memorable place to stay."
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U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"This is the official hotel of the St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum, considered one of the best museums in the world, so expect grandeur unlike any other. The interiors are so opulent..."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A dazzling affair with enough Italian marble and chandeliers to keep even the fussiest of Romanovs happy."
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