Workshop organizers will be willing to assist you with reasonable reservations in downtown hotels from $52 US/ per room / per night –single room and from $72 US/per room / per night for double room. For hotel reservation, please contact directly our official Workshop Service agent Intertimes group “ SoFintour “ travel company:

INTERTIMES group.

"SoFintour" travel company,

Al. Nevskij Sq., 2-2016, Hotel "Moskva"

193317, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

Voice: +7(812)2746001, 2743018, 2743085

Fax: +7(812)2743071, 2746056

E-mail: tanya@itimes.spb.ru

Internet: http://www.itimes.spb.ru

Contact person : Tatiana Koulikova

Hotel list and rates

St.Petersburg, Russia

More information about the hotels and services see below.

Please note

1.The above hotel rates quoted are per room per night including breakfast, hotel service charges and VAT.

2. Passport registration fee ($3US) is to be paid separately by a quest in person if not prepaid to the company “ Intertimes”

3. All payments should be in USD and forwarded to Intertimes either by bank transfer or credit card ( SOF ). 5% sales tax applies when cash or credit card payments.

4. To secure the accommodation of your choice, reservation should be made not later than March 15, 2001.

5. Hotel reservation would be confirmed only if full hotel payment were received.

6. The above stated hotels are located within 10-15 min drive from the meeting venue and attainable by public transportation. Rent a car service is available at all hotels or you are welcome to reserve a car through our service agent “Intertimes“

7. Cultural program will be available on arrival. See "Cultural Program" link at the Workshop Web site at http://space.iias.spb.su/mmm2001.

Hotel payment

Proforma invoice should be sent upon receiving hotel booking confirmation.

Bank transfer should be made in US dollars and should be addressed to the following account:

“ OPTIVA PANK”, TALLINN, EESTI.

SWIFT-address: FORE EE 2X IN FAVOUR OF “ INTERTIMES “ COMPANY

Account No: 332029350001

To be paid upon receipt

Documentary evidence of transfer must be sent by fax at: +7 ( 812 ) 274 30 71

Please note that banking costs should be paid by the participants.

Cancellation policy :

Requests for refunds of hotel reservations must be directed in writing only to Intertimes

For cancellations received before April 10, 2001 the money will be refunded completely

(minus banking interest).

Between April 10 –April 20, 2001, 70 %

April 21- May 1, 2001, 50 %

After May 1 – non refundable.

*Please do not hesitate to check with your local travel agent whether you can get better prices for the above and other hotels. Please notify us at mmm2001@mail.iias.spb.su if you decided to make your reservations through the travel agent in your home country. Thank you.

ST. PETERSBURG CITY MAP & HOTEL LOCATOR (92 698 bytes)

ST.PETERSBURG HOTELS’ DESCRIPTION

Grand Hotel Europe *****

Mikhailovskaya ul. 1/7

The Grand Hotel Europe has a combination of historic architecture and modern services and facilities required by today’s discerning travelers. Situated in the heart of St.Petersburg, on Nevsky Prospect, it is within walking distance of the Royal Winter Palace, the Hermitage Museum, the Russian Museum and the Philharmonic Hall. The hotel has six restaurants and bars, a business center with private meeting rooms, a health club, boutique and three exchange banks. The hotel is considered the best in Russia and one of the Leading Hotels of the World. It is within walking distance of the Workshop venue.

Sheraton Nevskij Palace *****

Nevskiy Prospect 57

The Nevskiy Palace is situated in the heart of this historical splendor. The hotel has everything at your disposal to make your stay in St.Petersburg a comfortable and unforgettable experience. The perfect place for business, tourism and dining, 287 guestrooms, five restaurants and modern business facilities. Hotel has British management. Safety at reception. Rooms: satellite TV, phone, bathroom, air condition, mini-bar. Facilities: pool and saunas, fitness center, dry-cleaning, hairdresser’s, cafes.

Services: meeting room, conference rooms, offices, shops, restaurants, bars, night club, bank, traveling agency. Construction: 1824; Reconstruction: 1991.

The hotel has a unique in-house Samoilov Theatre Dynasty Museum.

Near the metro station Mayakovskaya, restaurant Afrodite is just across the Nevskiy Prospect.

Astoria & D’Angleterre *****

B.Morskaya ul., 39

In the business and cultural center of St.Petersburg the Astoria hotel with gained recognition for its unique atmosphere of elegancy, comfort and high-leveled service offers You nicely furnished rooms, its enhances amenities, a wide range of dining entertainment, business and recreation facilities. Your meeting and stay at the Astoria & D’Angliterre hotels will be a complete success and memorable experience. Location: center, Rooms: 288, satellite TV, phone, bathroom, air condition, mini-bar. Facilities: pool and saunas, bank exchange, business center, fitness center, dry cleaning, hairdresser’s, cafes. Services: meeting room, conference rooms, offices, shops, restaurants, bars, night club, casino, rent-a-car. Construction: 1912; Reconstruction: 1991.

Moskva *** +

pl. Alesandra Nevskogo, 2

Mosakva hotel is located in the historical center of St.Petersburg, at the end of the main thoroughfare Nevskiy prospect and Alexandre Nevskiy Cloister, founded by Peter the Great. The Hotel has 770 rooms with a beautiful view on the Neva River and Alexandre Nevskiy square, one floor renovated. Rooms: TV, phone, bathroom, air condition, mini bar. Facilities: pool and saunas, bank exchange. Services: shops, restaurants, bars, rent-a-car. Opened in 1976.

Russ **+

Artilleriyskaya ul., 1

Located near Nevskiy prospect, in the historical and business center of St.Petersburg. The nearest metro stations are Mayakovskaya and Chernyshevskaya. The hotel has 164 standard rooms, 4 three-room suites, 37 two-room suites, 61 singles, cozy doubles and two-room triples. All the rooms have telephones and cable TV. The hotel has 2 cafes and bars, souvenir kiosk, hairdresser’s saloon and sauna.