Number of stars: 3 About hotel: 6 floors 72 rooms of different categories overlooking the Fontanka river. The hotel features a restaurant and a bar.  Address: 71 Naberezhnaya reki Fontanki (Набережная Реки Фонтанки, дом 71) . Close to historic points but in the quiet district (10 minutes walk from Nevsky, and 20 from the Hermitage) Closest metro Sennaya Ploshad' (Сенная Площадь) Other: check-in 2 pm, check-out noon, Front Desk (24 hours), smoking/non-smoking rooms, elevator, safety deposit boxes, designated smoking area. Wired internet (RUB 200 per 24 hours).

About Hotel: An elegant and stylish hotel with the most central location. Features 29 rooms. Address: Nevsky prospect, 69 (Невский проспект 69). Closest metro Mayakovskaya (Маяковская). Services: laundry, dry cleaning, ironing service, shoe shine, concierge service, private check-in/-out, special diet menus (on request), sauna, jacuzzi, library, airport shuttle. Other: Restaurant, bar, mini-bar in each room, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, elevator, express check-in/check-out, safety deposit box, soundproof rooms,luggage storage, airconditioning, designated smoking area, free wi-fi.

Number of stars: 4 About hotel: All 19 rooms of the hotel are designed in different styles to fit every taste. Address: Naberezhnaya Kryukova Kanala 27 (Набережная Крюкова Канала, 27). Closest metro Tekhnologichesky Institute (Технологический Институт) Services: airport shuttle, babysitting/child services, laundry, dry cleaning, VIP room facilities, ironing service, honeymoon suite, car rental, tour desk, ticket service, concierge service, special diet meals (upon request).  Other: Check-in 2 pm, check-out noon. Library, fireplace, patio, sauna, Turkish/steam bath, free wifi, restaurant, bar, 24-Hour front desk, newspapers, terrace, non-smoking rooms, express check-in/check-out, safe, baggage storage, air conditioning, designated smoking area.