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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.

Russ Hotel Europe St. Petersburg Russian Federation Artilleriyskaya Ulitsa 1, St. Petersburg, Russia Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Conveniently located only 3 blocks away from the Nevsky Prospekt, Russ Hotel can be positioned at the bottom of the Standard Hotels category. Among its advantages are good location and affordable price. On the down side - worn out and small rooms (with small beds) and plain dining facilities. Russ Hotel boasts such little conveniences as sauna, currency exchange and souvenir kiosk. Show Map

Russ Hotel might be acceptable for some budget-minded travelers, but it is not very comfortable and not well - maintained. For more comfortable hotels look at other properties in our Standard Hotels section. ACCOMMODATION: All rooms of the Russ Hotel are clean, but not very comfortable. Furniture and amenities are rather old. Both singles and doubles feature private bathroom, telephone and TV with local cable. There are no rooms with King-size beds at the Russ Hotel. HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: 24-hour Reception Desk, room service is available, local and international direct-dial telephone communications (At check-in please tell the Reception Desk staff whether you plan to make local and/or international calls from your room telephone. They will program telephone exchange accordingly. Don't forget to pay for your calls before check-out), conference hall for up to 100 people and meeting room, currency exchange is located in the lobby, near Reception area, spacious sauna with a small swimming pool and fitness facilities is a nice place to relax, barber shop (Hairdresser's), souvenir kiosk, pharmacy kiosk, luggage locker, Newsagent's, Guarded parking and elevator/lift (no handicapped access).