Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

True to its name, the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe continues a 130-year tradition as the luxury intersection of the worlds of European royalty, theater, music, art, and dance on Arts Square in historic St. Petersburg, Russia. Artists from Tchaikovsky to Pavarotti once decamped in these 301 sumptuous guest rooms and suites, recently renovated to include a writing desk, flat-panel TV, direct-dial phone with voicemail, and high-speed Internet access. The Health Club and Beauty Room include a swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and plunge pool.

The Grand Hotel Europe captivates meeting planners with 11 elegant venues, including two ballrooms for business meetings and corporate events to 300. Hotel incentives include L'Europe French restaurant, Russian cuisine at the Noble Assembly and Caviar Bar, and live jazz and blues nightly in the Lobby Bar.