Seven most magnificent palaces in the world
The prestigious magazine Architectural Digest has published a ranking of the world's most beautiful palaces. Let us take a look at the buildings that topped this list
Lotte Hotel St. Petersburg was named the best hotel in Russia. Last year, it became the best new hotel in Europe.
The hotel is located on St. Isaac's Square in a mansion built in 1851. The hotel has 150 rooms, decorated in a classic and modern style. The presidential suite has a panoramic view of St. Isaac's Square.
In the hotel, there is a spa, a fitness club with sauna and a swimming pool.
The Astoria Hotel, located in St. Petersburg, was considered the best hotel in the luxury class for the second consecutive year.
The Astoria Hotel, opened in 1912, immediately became a city landmark and gained popularity among celebrities, among whom were dancer Isadora Duncan and poet Sergei Yesenin. This five-star hotel is located in front of the St. Isaac's Cathedral, near Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, and the Mariinsky Theatre.
Swissôtel Resort Kamelia in Sochi won in the category of luxury beach resorts. After it became part of the Swissotel brand, the hotel preserved its historical name, historic main building and original landscape design with a cascade of waterfalls.
All year round guests of the hotel can use a swimming pool with a sea view, visit two restaurants, a lobby bar, a cake shop, a spa complex with a gym and steam jacuzzis.
Savoy Moscow became the best boutique hotel. There are 67 comfortable rooms, including 11 suites. On the site the hotel is described as follows: Savoy combines almost centuries-old traditions of hospitality and high technologies of a modern hotel, which gives it the right to be considered the best hotel in Moscow.
Savoy first opened its doors to visitors in 1913.
Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, was recognized as the best in the Russia's Leading Hotel Residences 2018 category. The apartments are in demand year-round, although the management does not aim to reach 100% occupancy so that guests do not lose the feeling of a unique product.
The National Hotel was named Russia's Leading Heritage Hotel 2018. The last time the hotel won in World Travel Awards in 2009. The hotel with a view of the Moscow Kremlin is located just 200 meters from the Red Square. It has 202 rooms. From some rooms, you can see Tverskaya Street.
The price per night for a double room starts at 9,700 rubles.
Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg won in three categories at once: Leading Business Hotel 2018, Leading Conference Hotel 2018 and Leading Hotel Suite 2018. Corinthia Hotel became the leading conference hotel in Russia for the sixth time. It has five-star level venues for conferences and meetings.
In addition, it is the only hotel in the city where in the main building there is a museum dedicated to the history of Russian ballet and theater. Guests are invited to use the exhibits as a unique decoration or background for a business event.
Prices start from 5,000 rubles per night in a double room. But you have to book a room in advance.
Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow confirmed last year's title of the best luxury business hotel. The hotel is located on the Garden Ring. On the top floor, there is a City Space bar-restaurant.
Tigre de Cristal Resort & Casino in Vladivostok became the best resort. It became the winner of World Travel Awards for the first time.
The Tigre de Cristal Hotel & Resort complex offers two restaurants, the largest casino in Russia, themed bars, and unique entertainment events.
The average cost of the room is 13,000 rubles.
The prestigious magazine Architectural Digest has published a ranking of the world's most beautiful palaces. Let us take a look at the buildings that topped this list
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