Address: 27, Naberezhnaya Kryukova Kanala, St. Petersburg, 190068
Nearest metro: Sadovaya
This charming, unusual boutique hotel manages to combine a warm friendly atmosphere with first-rate service, making it one of the most lauded accommodation options in St. Petersburg. Room decoration is eclectic and appealing, with each room designed to reflect the atmosphere of a famous city or resort. Much of the furniture was hand-made by the hotel's own carpenter, so rooms have genuine character, as well as being extremely comfortable. Although the Alexander House is small and family-run, it does have a reasonable range of facilities, including a newly opened spa center and a small but high quality restaurant. Among its unique features are its cozy library with open fire, and beautiful Japanese garden. The hotel can even organize small-scale events and conferences, using the hotel's charming public spaces. The Alexander House is not in the very center of St. Petersburg, but is conveniently located for the Mariinskiy Theater, and has a delightful waterside location overlooking the historic Kruykov Canal.