This hotel is perfectly location for exploring the city, most major sights are within walking distance. The rooms were good size, dated, but clean. The breakfast was only OK, but it was nice being able to get a hot cup of tea or cocoa after being out in the chilly weather.
The staff was not of much use regarding sightseeing information. They just referred us to an area on Nevsky Prospect, where tour guides gathered, so we figured it out ourselves thanks to some good guide books and the internet.