A former home of the Samoliov theatrical dynasty, the Corinthia Nevskij Palace is a grand hotel comprised of two renovated 19th century buildings, set on St Petersburg's main boulevard, Nevsky Prospect. The 285 air-conditioned guestrooms feature soft neutral decor with modern furnishings and include wireless Internet, satellite television, minibars, safes, and hair dryers.
The hotel boasts five restaurants: Landskrona serves European dishes; the Imperial offers Mexican, Indian, Japanese and Russian specialties in a less formal setting with a supervised play area for children; Admiralty serves Russian dishes alongside live folk music; Beerstube serves German and international dishes in a pub setting; and Café Vienna serves specialty teas, coffees, light snacks and pastries throughout the day. Guests can enjoy the hotel's top floor health club with fitness equipment, sauna, jetted spa, massage, solarium, and range of beauty treatments. Those wishing to experience Russian culture can visit the Samoliov Museum situated within the hotel, which commemorates the life of the building's former owners. The hotel houses an impressive shopping arcade incorporating a beauty salon, a jeweller, an antique shop, a bank, a florist, a pharmacy and a newsstand. Nearby attractions include the State Hermitage and State Russian Museums, both 1.5 kilometres away, and the Peter and Paul Fortress and St. Issak's Cathedral, is 17 kilometres from the hotel. Buses run from the airport to Moskovskaya Metro Station. From here take the metro to Mayakovskaya Metro Station. Alternatively taxis are available from outside the airport.