SO Sofitel St. Petersburg 5* - St Petersburg - Up to -70% | Voyage Privé

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We Love —

  • Explore Russia's second-largest city while staying at the luxury SO Sofitel St. Petersburg 5*.
  • You'll be just moments from St. Isaac’s Cathedral and within a 15-minute walk of the world-renowned Hermitage Museum.
  • Your offer includes a guaranteed room upgrade and a complimentary breakfast each morning, alongside a spa discount!

Your Destination —

Often described as the Venice of the North, St Petersburg is a city defined by water. The mighty Neva River empties into the Gulf of Finland near the Fortress of Peter & Paul – the final resting place of the Tsars – and canals snake through the backstreets, passing stately townhouses. Explore this enchanting city and discover the many hidden treasures!

The centuries have been kind to the former capital of the Russian Empire – St Petersburg looks as grand today as when Peter the Great laid the foundation stones in 1703. From his cabin on Petrogradskaya Storona, the Russian emperor invited Europe's leading architects to fill the streets with extravagant palaces and elegant Baroque cathedrals. Today, the historic centre is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the grand palaces of the Romanovs at Peterhof, Pushkin and Pavlovsk.

SO Sofitel St. Petersburg 5* —

In the heart of the city, just a 3-minute walk from St. Isaac's Cathedral, lies the trendy and inviting SO Sofitel St.Petersburg 5*. The historic 18th-century building has been completely renovated in a chic and modern Baroque spirit. Warm colours, felted materials and design objects adorn the various areas of the hotel. Here you will feel like you're in a home away from home.

You will find a panoramic rooftop terrace, an indoor jacuzzi, spa and fitness centre...as well as a beautiful restaurant serving traditional cuisine.

Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally. Please note that the aqua zone, saunas, locker rooms will be closed from 20/01/2020 to 03/02.20 at the SO Sofitel St Petersburg due to technical problems.

Your Room —

This offer is based on a guaranteed upgrade from a SO Cosy Room to a SO Urban Room (33 m²) or from a SO Comfy Room to a SO Club Room (47 m²).

SO Urban Room

Get a guaranteed upgrade to the SO Urban Room and enjoy everything about stunningly roomy and sunlit space, from the comfy bed to the modern facilities. This room is on the eighth floor of the hotel and provides a romantic skyline view.

Sleeps up to

Adults Adults
2 Adults

SO Club Room

The SO Club Rooms at this hotel are comfortably stylish and provide great views of the fantastic city and hotel grounds around you. Kick-off your shoes and unwind on your own private balcony after a fun day of sightseeing - This is five-star luxury at its best!

Sleeps up to

Adults Adults Adults
3 Adults
or
Adults Adults
2 Adults
+
1 Child

Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.

Your Board Basis —

This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the So Sofitel before you head out and explore this beautiful city. Dine at the Cococo restaurant to discover a new interpretation of Russian cuisine. Based on local, seasonal produce and the latest culinary trends, you are offered an original menu in which familiar flavours are re-imagined through unique textures, forms and fusions. Get to overlook spectacular views of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the city.

Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.

Your Time —

Just for you
Just for you:
  • 20% discount on all spa services (a voucher will be issued on arrival and payment for services will be directly to the hotel)
After a day of culture, the spa will be your refuge. You will find yourself instantly relaxed by the soft atmosphere and the style with modern accents. Between massages, body treatments, sauna, hammam bath, jacuzzi and fitness centre, you have a great choice for relaxation.

Your Optional Excursions —

Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability. 

Walking Tour including Palace Hermitage Main Complex (approx 3 hours)

Your Optional Excursions
Hermitage Museum, Russia's best gallery of world art, one of the most prominent art museums in the world and definitely the main tourist attraction of St. Petersburg. The principal building of the Hermitage Museum is the Winter Palace, the residence of the Russian Czars. Today, the Hermitage boasts over 2.7 million exhibits and displays a diverse range of art and artefacts from all over the world and from throughout history (from Ancient Egypt to the early 20th century Europe). Duration: 3 hours. Day off - Monday. The tour includes entrance tickets, English speaking guide, private car transportation.

Half Day City Tour & St.Isaac's Cathedral (approx 4 hours)

Your Optional Excursions
Unearth the beauty of Russia second capital followed by a trip to either St Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of our Savior on the Spilled Blood or Peter and Paul Fortress. St Isaac's golden dome sits atop elaborately carved sculptures and towering columns. The interior is just as impressive: marble-clad columns topped with gold stretch up to a jaw-dropping painted ceiling. A trip up the dome will give you a striking view of the city so bring your camera!  4 hours duration. Day off - Wednesday. The tour includes entrance tickets, English speaking guide, private car transportation.

Pushkin with a Visit to Catherine's Palace

Your Optional Excursions
Visit the magnificent summer residence of the tsars which is situated in the town of Pushkin, along the river.  This Baroque masterpiece is an elaborate collection of vast gilded ballrooms, fantastic Palace Gardens and the world-famous Amber Ballroom (Duration: 4 hours. Not operational: Tuesday + last Monday of the month. Runs Nov-April. The rate includes entrance tickets, English/French/German speaking guide, private car transportation. If single booking, the guest will have to pay twice the amount of the excursion as it is based on 2 guests)

Highlights of St Petersburg by bus with or without cruise

Your Optional Excursions
Experience the best of St. Petersburg with this easy to use, 24-hour city pass which offers unlimited access to a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus, with a choice of two scenic routes. There is also a cruise option, which allows you to enjoy a relaxing two-hour river cruise along the Neva.

Choose from St Petersburg by bus with a 1 Day Pass or 2 Day Pass, or choose St Petersburg by bus & boat on a 2 Day Pass.

Choose from St Petersburg by bus with a 1 Day Pass or 2 Day Pass, or choose St Petersburg by bus & boat on a 2 Day Pass.

You will visit some of the city’s most significant landmarks including Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the Admiralty, the Palace Square, Kazan Cathedral, Anichkov Palace, and Nevsky Avenue. Each bus features a multilingual audio guide which provides interesting facts about the city.

Important information:
Availability: Every day, English audio guides available
Option with cruise available only from May to September 

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Your Journey to SO Sofitel St. Petersburg 5* —

Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.

Transfers: It may be possible to add private transfers at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only - subject to availability).

For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly. 

Weather —

Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
min : 7°C max : 16°C
Jun
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Jul
min : 14°C max : 22°C
Aug
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Sep
min : 8°C max : 14°C
Oct
min : 4°C max : 8°C
Nov
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Dec
min : -7°C max : -3°C

Travel Advice —

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information please click here.


Please note that the advice can change, and you should continue to check all advice until you travel. 


The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to: 
  • within 10km of the border with the Ukrainian Donetsk and Lugansk Oblasts
  • Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan and the districts of Budyonnovsky, Levokumsky, Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky and Kursky in Stavropol Krai


    • The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:

    • within 10km of the border with the Ukrainian Kharkiv Oblast
    • North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Elbrus area)


    Entry Requirements 


    You must ensure you have a valid passport to travel on. 


    To enter Russia, you’ll need to get a visa before you travel. Make sure you allow enough time to get your visa. The Russian Embassy advised in March 2018 that it takes around 20 business days (4 weeks) to process most visa applications. 

    You will require a letter of invitation to support your visa application, which will be provided by our local supplier. To obtain the letters of invitation required, you will need to send the following information to the local tour company (details will be provided on your voucher).
    Last name
    First name
    Middle name
    The date of birth
    Passport number
    Nationality 
    Gender

    Once you have received your letter of invitation, you will need to apply for a visa.

    We would recommend visiting the following website as the visa application process provided by the Russian Nation Tourist Office.

    http://www.visitrussia.org.uk/visa/tourist-visa.php

    Standard Service – 7 working days - £115
    Express Service – 2 working days - £210
    (prices correct at time of print, subject to change)

    As part of the visa application process, all applicants based in the UK aged 12 or over will need to visit a visa application centre to submit biometric data (scanned fingerprints). These are located in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The Russian government has also announced plans to introduce biometric fingerprinting for all foreign nationals, including British nationals when entering Russia. No dates have been confirmed for this.


    On receiving your visa you should check the details carefully including the validity dates and passport number to make sure they are correct. Make sure you’re aware of the terms and conditions attached to your visa before you travel. You should adhere to the validity and conditions of your visa while you’re in Russia, as the authorities strictly enforce all visa and immigration laws.


    Immigration Cards


    You must sign an immigration card every time you arrive in Russia. This will be given to you at passport control. The card is in 2 identical parts. One part will be retained by the Immigration Officer. You should keep the other part safe as you’ll need to submit this at passport control when you leave Russia. Should you lose it, your departure from Russia could be delayed. There are also many hotels and hostels that will not accept guests without an immigration card.


    Health 


    For information about important health advice and any vaccinations required please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice and https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. 


    If vaccinations or other preventive measures are required, you will need to visit your health professional at least 8 weeks before your trip. 


    You can normally bring prescription and over the counter medication into Russia for personal use. However, if your medication contains narcotic or psychoactive substances (details available on the Rossiyskaya Gazeta website in Russian), you must carry a prescription in your name which has been translated into Russian and then notarised. Notarisation services in the UK are available from a Notary Public.


    Please note that passport, visa and health requirements can change. It is every traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport, any required visas, and all the necessary vaccinations/health requirements as well as adequate insurance.

    Location Information —

    The address of your property: Voznesensky Ave, 6, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190000

    Distance from St. Petersburg airport to SO Sofitel St. Petersburg 5*: 34 km / 22 minutes

    In More Detail —

    Please find practical information about the property and your trip: 

    This property is accessible to those with reduced mobility.
    The number of rooms at this property: 137
    Check-in time: 3 pm
    Check-out time: before 1 pm

    Our price doesn’t include a city/accommodation/tourism tax of 450 RUB per person which is payable locally (this price is a guideline and is subject to change without prior notification).

    Please Note: 
    Check-in outside the hotel's standard times may incur additional fees. Check out times are subject to change, please check these with the hotel upon arrival.
    Schedules and prices are subject to change. 
    If the property is accessible to people with reduced mobility, this is subject to availability. To book a room for reduced mobility, please contact our Customer Services Team. 

    Hotel Facilities

    • Wi-Fi
    • 24-Hour Reception
    • 24-Hour Room Service
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Wake Up Call Service
    • Concierge
    • Porter
    • Laundry Service

    Room Facilities

    • City Views
    • Air Conditioning
    • Safe
    • Telephone
    • Telephone in Bathroom
    • Work Desk
    • Baby Bed (Upon Request)
    • Minibar
    • Coffee/Tea Making Facilities

    Restaurants

    • Cococo Restaurant
    • Hi So Terrace

    Leisure Facilities

    • Indoor Swimming Pool
    • Spa
    • Fitness Centre

    Your Contract —

    If you book a package which includes flights, your contract will be with Voyage Privé. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10170.

    If you book a package which does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Your contract will be with the provider of the accommodation and not Voyage Privé. Voyage Privé acts only as agent for the accommodation provider.

    Please read our booking conditions before confirming your holiday.

    Important Information —

    If booking as a single traveller, room occupancy is not guaranteed. You may be placed in either a single, double or twin room, based on the availability of the property at the time. 

    The location shown on our map is to be used as a guide only and the actual location of the property may differ.

    Your contact details may be passed on to the hotel so that they can make contact with you to discuss your booking in advance of your arrival.

    You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made in the hotel.

    Although we endeavour to provide up to date information we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

    Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

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