Herzen House Hotel St. Petersburg
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Another Day, Another Russian Palace
This morning, we headed off to Peterhof, the summer palace of Peter the Great that he constructed to outdo Versailles. He didn't succeed, at least in terms of the building. The gardens, however, were spectacular, with hundreds of fountains, all of which were powered only by gravity. When Peter talked to Louis XV, he took note that Louis was …
Art, art, more art, and Friday Night Light
Our first night at Hotel Herzen was a delight. Comfortable beds, warm showers, and AIR CONDITIONING made for a great night's sleep. We started our day today with breakfast and then met our guide, Natalia, in the lobby for a walk to the Hermitage, the monolithic collection of art that was once the Winter Palace of the Romanovs. The Winter Palace …
One of Barb's most memorable birthdays
We last left off while we were waiting for our overnight train from Moscow to St. Petersburg. It was a grueling afternoon, with no rooms to cool off in or to get cleaned up in after our long, hot day. Upon our arrival at the train station, the entire platform on the very long train was completely dark. We were grateful to have a guide with us. We …
In the footsteps of Peter the Great
For our first full day in St Petersburg, we caught the hydrofoil to Peterhof, Peter the Great's summer palace (why have only one when you can have two!). This palace retreat, with extensive grounds and fountains, was created following Peter's visit to Versailles. I actually liked it more than Versailles - for one thing, unlike in France, there are …
From Russia With Love
Thanks to Peter the Great, we all have St Petersburg to enjoy, and what an easy city to enjoy!!! St Petersburg is an absolutely delightful city. The position on the River Neva, the splendid architecture, and the exuberance of the people all add to the appeal. Although I always like to know some of the language of the places I am visiting (basics …
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- Free High-Speed Internet
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking