Taleon Imperial Hotel: review, photos and reviews

Five-star luxury hotels are not uncommon in big cities. But there are among these hotels and those who have managed to stand out from the general series. The best of the best, included in a variety of world ratings, these hotels are somewhat unique. In this article we will consider only one luxury hotel. This is the Taleon Imperial Hotel. It is located in St. Petersburg.

What do they say about this hotel? Travelers assure that outside it looks like a palace. And the Hermitage resembles inside. Their opinion is shared by specialists and hoteliers. Taleon Imperial is a member of two associations: Virtuoso and Leading Hotels of the World. This chic hotel is included in the best of the best, compiled by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Where is the hotel located

What is the uniqueness of this luxury hotel, in addition to providing services for a solid five with a plus? "Taleon Imperial Hotel" (St. Petersburg) - the only hotel in the city that occupies a historic building. It is housed in a real palace of the eighteenth century.

The location of the hotel on the map of the city is also unique in its own way. The hotel is located at the intersection of Nevsky Prospekt and the Moika Embankment. This is the very heart of the historic center of the city. Most of the sights of St. Petersburg are within walking distance. Just a couple of minutes of a leisurely walk - and you are already at the Palace Square with the building of the Hermitage, at the Kazan Cathedral or the Church of the Savior on Blood. The hotel is located between two metro stations. To "Admiralteyskaya" go three minutes, and to "Nevsky Prospekt" - six. This is the location of the hotel the tourists called impeccable.

Where guests live

Have you ever spent the night in a real palace? Not in the novodel like the Turkish or Egyptian "five", but in the present? And this is where the huge halls would not be divided into rooms with zero sound insulation, but would be consistent with the historical layout? All this is available at the Taleon Imperial Hotel.

Each room in the hotel is unique. Lovely chosen curtains, wallpaper, furniture, mirrors. Something of the interior is an antique value. Some furniture is made to order. The rooms at the Taleon Imperial Hotel are divided into five categories.

• The classic room consists of one room.
• The junior suite is more spacious, its windows overlook the embankment of the Moika River. This room consists of a cozy bedroom and a smart living room.
• Deluxes can be one- or two-level. Some have a marble fireplace.
• Exclusive suite can also be two-level. All conditions for recreation are created here. In the bathrooms - gilt plumbing and Jacuzzi.
• And finally, the luxury studio is the embodiment of comfort. The area of this room is more than 75 square meters.

Food

The hotel "Taleon Imperial Hotel" can boast of the fact that its restaurant is run by chef Alexander Dregolsky. And that's it. Dishes of classical European and old Russian cuisines are served in the restaurant "Talion". The dishes will satisfy even the most demanding gourmet. In addition to the dishes from the chef and an extensive wine list, guests will be pleased with the festive decoration of the banquet hall.

And in the restaurant "Victoria" on the sixth floor as a bonus is a panoramic view of the roofs of St. Petersburg, which opens from the glassed terrace.

On the ground floor there is a lounge bar "Atlanta". It is good to appoint a business meeting or just a little refreshment with sandwiches.

A team of chefs from Georgia works at the Griboedov bar. Dishes of Caucasian cuisine are ordered there.

"Atrium Café" reviews are praised for delicious desserts, real aromatic coffee and exclusive tea.

Service

Are you planning a romantic dinner? Laziness get up and go eat breakfast in a cafe? Then you can have a meal in your room. Just call the reception desk and use the "Room service" service. This is not the only service in the hotel. If desired, a real butler will be assigned to your room. Modern standards of life are also taken into account: each room has a TV with a plasma screen and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

"Taleon Imperial Hotel" accepts orders for the organization of business meetings and meetings, as well as weddings and other celebrations. Conference halls are decorated in different styles. Each of them is unique. You can book a room in the style of Baroque, French Renaissance, Rococo, Classics, Eclecticism or Art Nouveau.

Additional services at the Taleon Imperial Hotel

This palace has its own spa. It is located on the sixth floor of the hotel. In the SPA, you can swim in the 22-meter heated pool, soak up the Finnish or infrared sauna, breathe the healing air in the salt room. On request, a Russian steam bath or Turkish hammam will be heated for you. They are offered to undergo wellness or rejuvenating procedures, as well as a course of massage.

The hotel has a gym with modern equipment. Many five-star hotels provide their guests with spa services. But in "Taleon Imperial" visiting saunas, swimming pools and a gym is absolutely free for the guests. Tourists highly appreciated this service.

Reviews

"Taleon Imperial Hotel" makes an indelible impression on the guests. The interiors of the rooms are in no way inferior to the chambers of the royal palace. Luxury here is manifested even in small things. So, for example, hygienic accessories in the bathroom are not some, but branded ones, from "Taleon Brand". And bathrobes and towels - Italian production, brand Frette.