The city hotel opened in 1991 and has 290 rooms. It offers large and adequate congress and conference facilities and it has solid experience in the organisation and carrying out of seminars and business training. There is a hotel safe, café, bar and restaurant on the premises. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's room and laundry services. Those arriving by car may park their vehicles in the hotel's car park (fees apply).

The hotel is located on the Neva river bank with a fine view of Smolny Cathedral, close to Peter the Great Bridge. Within 5 km of the hotel there are such sights as the Taurian Palace and the Ice Sports Palace. The Novocherkasskaya metro station is roughly a 15-minute walk away and Pulkovo Airport is approximately 20 km from the hotel.