Sleeping - St Petersburg - page 354

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Reservations
» It is usually essential to reserve at least a month (and preferably more) in ad-
vance for accommodation during the White Nights (late May to early July).
» Booking online via the hotel website is usually the cheapest method, as there
are few accommodation websites worth bothering with, and most hotels post
their best rates online.
Tipping
Tipping hotel staff and porters will only be expected in the very top hotels in St
Petersburg, although for good service it will always be appreciated, of course.
Breakfast
Breakfast is nearly always a buffet (shvetsky stol) in St Petersburg, and except
in four- and five-star hotels, will usually be fairly unexciting, with limited choice.
Lonely Planet's Favourites
Casa Leto ( CLICK HERE ) A truly charming Italianate boutique hotel between
the Hermitage & St Isaac's.
W Hotel ( CLICK HERE ) This luxurious stunner is the coolest new arrival on the
city's hotel scene.
Alexander House ( CLICK HERE ) A beautiful privately run hotel overlooking the
Kryukov Canal.
Andrey & Sasha's Homestay ( CLICK HERE ) The best possible cultural immer-
sion with passionate and fun hosts.