Tradition Hotel

The Tradition is a beautiful small hotel with comfortable rooms and helpful and friendly staff. I would give it a ten in terms of quality. The problem is that it is a good thirty minute walk to the Hermitage and it was very hot and humid. We were soaking wet with sweat when we walked to the museum each day. The neighborhood is safe but not really very nice. The park across the street is nice. The price is reasonable and the breakfast was excellent. We stayed in four hotels this trip and we liked the Tradition the best.

Everything was perfect at the Tradition Hotel unless you want to be in the middle of the tourist area. We were able to cross the river by boat which was fine. The staff is friendly and helpful. Anton, the manager is terrific. We would definitely return.

Superb hotel, just be aware that it is a long walk from the Hermitage and then even longer from Nevsky prospect. With the snow and wind added in, it makes for a long walk. 20 mins to Hermitage and more to Nevsky Prospect. The hotel is very good, has very helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast they laid out is generous. We checked-in and checked-out at very odd hours but there was always someone at reception to make sure that everything went smoothly. They were very helpful in arranging transport, getting information and finding a lost mitten!

All employees were very friendly, and importantly, they spoke enough English to communicate effectively with my boyfriend and I, who don't speak any Russian. The location, while not as central as some hotels, offers beautiful views of downtown St. Petersburg, across the canal.

It was a great surprise to meet so excellent service and so luxury rooms in so small Hotel. :) I was absolutely satisfied and will come back again.

Lovely renovation, Quality furnishings. Great location. Great breakfast. Friendly and courteous staff. Only negative is that ouur room smelled of smore, although this was a non-smoking hotel. Seems that the smoke comes from the tenant (not connected with the hotel) above our room and seeps through the ventilation system. Will return to this hotel. Great value.

The Tradition was a great find. The breakfast was amazing, the rooms were really nice with comfortable beds. Free wifi made things convenient. The hotel claims to be fluent in English and is, unlike other places we stayed while in Russia. You can walk to almost all of the major sites in St. Petersburg from the location. We have already recommended this hotel to friends that may be visiting St. Petersburg in the near future.

Outside of hotel was being repaired and we had to go under scaffolding and through a muddy and unpaved street to reach the front door. No elevator and no help in getting suitcases from second floor to front door when checking out. Room clean but small-no window view- and little space for suitcases. Desk clerks, though they spoke English, did not always understand our questions and gave us poor advice about public transportation. Walk to Hermitage about 1/2 hours through cold winds and heavy traffic. Not a hotel for the weak of body.

Hotel was small and had work going on outside, I was very disappointed and the hotel was clearly nowhere near a 4 star hotel. Room didn't have a bath and there was a drainage smell coming from the shower - apparently the hotel was 'fully booked' and we couldn't move rooms. I would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone who is expecting a 4 star.

We had an enjoyable stay at the Tradition Hotel. The hotel is small and intimate, and has undergone recent rennovation. It is located in a quiet neighborhood, close to tram and bus stops. The air conditioned room was very welcome at the end of a long day tramping around Saint Petersburg on foot in record breaking heat. The room was equiped with a coffee corner, complimentary chocolates, bathrobes and slippers. The breakfast buffet included fresh fruits, yogurt, croissants and rolls, ham, cheese, eggs and cereals. The Tradition was quite reasonably priced compared to the hotels around the Nevsky Prospect.