If you want to start exploring the city by looking for the place where to buy toilette paper, dishwashing liquid, duster and paper towels, and trying to repair a leaking faucet in the bathroom - this will be a good place to stay! Once it is done, the place will become acceptable. The location cannot be better - close to restaurants, stores, subway. You can even walk to some of the museums. The Winter palace is within less than 10 min taxi ride.