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Russia Hotels and Resorts - Churchill's 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' remains an apt description of Russia; most outsiders have only a hazy idea of its realities. A composite of the extravagant glories of old Russia and the drab legacies of the Soviet era, it's a country that both befuddles and beguiles.

This is a land of snow and deadly winters, but also of rivers that meander across meadows and a midsummer sun that never sets. Its people, in the words of a Russian proverb, 'love to suffer', yet they also love to party and can be disarmingly generous and hospitable.

The unfolding effects of a deregulated market economy are surrounded by rumours of rampant crime and prostitution, relentless drug-trafficking, mile-long queues for nonexistent food and a general end-of-the-world aura. But with countless cultural treasures having withstood the tribulations of history and economics, and an artistic legacy running the gamut from Karenina to Zhivago, Russia remains a must-see destination.

Okhtinskaya Victoria Hotel St. Petersburg Russian Federation 4 Bolsheokhtinsky Prospekt, 195027, St. Petersburg, Russia Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

The Russian-French joint venture Hotel "Okhtinskaya-Victoria" is located at one of the most beautiful places in Saint-Petersburg, on the bank of the Neva River opposite the Smolny Cathedral. One can enjoy the marvellous view from the hotel windows.The comfortable and quiet hotel, built in 1991, offers everything necessary for a pleasant stay in St.Petersburg at a reasonable price. Show Map

Okhtinskaya Hotel became much more convenient for visitors after the nearby Bolshoy Okhtinsky Bridge was re-opened in December 1996, providing easy access to the city centre. The hotel is located 5 km (3.1 miles) from the city center and 25 km (15.6 miles) from the airport. Okhtinskaya Hotel is particularly famous for its restaurants and its friendly staff. ACCOMMODATION: The hotel occupies a 14 story building and has 98 single bed rooms or single rooms, 192 double-bed (6 with king size bed), and 4 deluxe rooms. All of the rooms are nicely furnished. The rooms facing the river offer a magnificent view of the Baroque-style Smolny Cathedral across the Neva river. You can enjoy the view from a balcony off of your room. All rooms are equipped with: modern furniture, satellite TV, international telephone with programmable alarm-clock, mini bar and air conditioning (deluxe rooms). HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Business tourists are welcome to use the radio-equipped conference hall (80 seats) and negotiation facility. They provide all the necessary conditions for organizing and running conferences, symposia, meetings and business talks. Businessmen and tourists may use modern office equipment and international communication means (Xerox machines, telephones, fax machines, telexes, computers). Our caring and friendly staff will attend to your every comfort with a personalized and endearing style, leaving you free to enjoy and explore all that St.Petersburg has to offer. Our aim is to provide the highest standards of service and hospitality, with the comfort and facilities you would expect of a modern three star quality hotel.