Pur Navolok Hotel

Northern European Russia


Though the exterior resembles an air-traffic control tower, the professionally run Pur Navolok offers bright, international-style rooms accessed by glass elevator and there's a sauna, plunge pool and hammam complex to ward off the northern chill. Rates include an extensive buffet breakfast and the panorama bar is a fun place to hang out in. Reception staff are sticklers for registration slips.


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