Mesmerising in its lines of elegance and rich décor, the palatial splendour of Imperial St. Petersburg is characterised by fanciful baroque curves and monumental Empire style. This style was greatly admired by the Petersburg nobility, making it a popular sight not only in museums, but in everyday architecture.The shared name of The Hermitage Hotel and the world-renowned museum is no coincidence — the hotel's interior copies many of the styles and details of the Winter Palace, the heart of the State Hermitage Museum. Staying there guests can feel like royalty themselves as they compare modern hotel culture with the daily life of Russian monarchs.