The rooms are medium to large and are very tastefully decorated. All rooms are of high standard and equipped with all modern amenities. The hotel restaurant is located just outside the courtyard on the street side. It is open for breakfast in the morning. During the day is serves lunch and dinner. From the outside you will just notice the large swiss flag and a gate with access to the courtyard. The building itself is a traditional building. The lobby is medium sized with comfortable seating areas. The lobby is in the main building. The second building is only a few step away in the same courtyard. Guests receive a warm welcome from the minute they enter the hotely by receiving a choice of welcome drink - champagne, mineral water and fresh fruit juice. In addition, Russian tea from a genuine samovar is available until 4pm, complete with snacks to accompany the refreshment. This hotel offers a very high standard of rooms and has a perfect central but quiet location with easy access to all that St Petersburg has to offer. In 2012 the hotel underwent complete renovation. Extra bed is only available in Superior rooms