Historic Hotel
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1875
What is the history of the property?
Art-hotel "RACHMANINOV" is a conceptual boutique hotel located in the heart of St. Petersburg nearby with the main artery of the city Nevsky Prospekt and Kazan Cathedral, where museum space is surprisingly combined with home comfort, refined atmosphere of the Silver Age and bohemian chic of modernity. This atmospheric hotel built on the site of former apartments of an old apartment building of the late XIX century, lovingly preserves the room where the great Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov spent part of his youth, and now you can stay here – with your loved one, with friends or with the whole family. Following the lifestyle of this unique person and great musician, "RACHMANINOV" is devoid of pathos and snobbery, that's why here you will feel yourself like at home.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Eclectic.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
RACHMANINOV art-hotel is placed in the historical center of St.Petersburg close with Kazan Cathedral and Nevsy Prospect there are a lot of historical sights: Savior On Blood, Arts Square, Russian Museum, The Hermitage, Saint Isaac Cathedral and the many others.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
For the fifth anniversary of the hotel, famous St. Petersburg artists painted the doors of their rooms with their fantasies to the music of the famous Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov. The hotel has a unique collection of paintings and antiques, which is constantly updated with modern paintings and photos.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Our art-hotel was happy to get as a guest Sergey Rachamninov's great-granddaughter with her son, Vladimir Nabokov's descendants, Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams with his clowns and the many others of famous people and artists.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
The layout of the hotel resembles an art gallery, and this is not accidental – there are regular exhibitions of various artists. Vernissages, authors' lectures on art, musical evenings and unforgettable meetings with creative people – all this you will find in RACHMANINOV art-hotel.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
The RACHMANINOV is included in the register of private museums in Russia like a "Bohemian life museum of St. Petersburg".
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Mansion
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We offer 27 modern and elegant rooms in the hotel, which is the first and best art-hotel in St. Petersburg and is included in the 10% of the best hotels in the world according to TripAdvisor. Each room of the art-hotel is a unique. The upper floor is an antique hotel where the guest dissolves in the unique atmosphere of St. Petersburg. The design rooms on the lower floor are decorated and unobtrusively continue the theme of painted doors.
