Hotel Astoria – St Petersburg St Isaac’s Square/Ul. Bolshaya Morskaya 39, St Petersburg 190000 Russia Tel: +7 812 494 5757, Fax: +7 812 494 5059 Email: reservations.astoria@roccofortehotels.com Website: www.roccofortehotels.com
Guest Services • 24-hour in-room dining • Complimentary shoe-shine • Express check-in and check-out • Full concierge service • Instant message delivery • Private airport/station transfers (supplementary charge applies) • Same-day laundry service • Twice daily servicing of your room • Valeting and pressing service upon request • Wi-Fi service throughout property A MAJESTIC RUSSIAN LANDMARK With its world-famous ballet and opera, and the White Nights Festival in the summer, St Petersburg is a year-round destination. Spectacular monuments, sculptures and bridges line the Neva River in this magnificent city, often called the ‘Venice of the North’. Many of St Petersburg’s main attractions, including the Hermitage Museum and the Mariinsky Theatre, are within walking distance of Hotel Astoria. With its authentic Art Nouveau architecture, the hotel blends glamorous Russian elegance with modern facilities. Bedrooms, many with views of St Isaac’s Square and Cathedral, are a stylish mix of antiques and contemporary design. Guests can discover Russian cuisine at Davidov Restaurant, enjoy freshly made blini at afternoon tea in the elegant Rotonda or simply unwind at the spa. Rooms & Suites • 188 rooms, including 52 suites • Signature suites: four two-bedroom Presidential Suites and a two-bedroom Royal Suite with a spacious terrace. All with views of St Isaac’s Square • Marble bathrooms with luxury organic amenities • In all bedrooms: air-conditioning, dual-line telephones with voice-mail, interactive television system, broadband Internet access, Wi-Fi, private safe and personal bar
Location The hotel is centrally located next to the landmark St Isaac’s Cathedral and is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful city. St Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great and built on the River Neva delta on the Gulf of Finland, interspersed with picturesque canals. Many of the main attractions are within walking distance of the hotel, such as the famous Hermitage Museum and some of the 150 palaces, churches and gardens. In early summer the “White Nights” are a popular attraction, whilst the scenic winter period offers the renowned Mariinsky ballet and opera.
Restaurants and Bars • Davidov: a glamorous space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views of St. Isaac’s Square. The menu combines Russian cooking traditions with the latest European trends, accompanied by an extensive wine list, with live piano music from Thursday to Saturday evenings • Kandinsky Bar: open 24-hours daily, this is one of the most stylish places to relax in the city, with an extensive menu of fine sprits, cocktails and appetizers, exclusive whiskies and fine cigars • Rotonda Lounge: enjoy light appetizers and drinks throughout the day, or discover fresh Blini and a chocolate fountain at afternoon tea between 15.00 – 20.00 daily. The Rotonda Lounge hosts concerts every Wednesday La Maison de Beauté Carita Astoria • Hair salon • Range of beauty services including manicures and facials • Express treatment room for multiple treatments simultaneously Spa Decleor • Wide range of aromatherapy and hydrotherapy body and massage treatments • Sauna with Ashibory steambaths • Hammam with sea-salt exfoliation and crio wraps • Yoga classes and private personal training sessions • 24-hour Gym Meeting & Conference Facilities • Renowned Winter Garden and Ballroom for up to 400 guests • 3 meeting rooms for up to 22 people • Fully-equipped business centre • Comprehensive, state-of-the-art audio-visual technology including Wi-Fi • 3 additional meeting rooms and an auditorium for 205 people in the adjacent Angleterre Hotel
Directions By Air The main airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel and is well-served by international flights to key cities, including daily three-hour direct flights from London. By Car The main railway station is a short drive from the hotel. St Petersburg is 3.5 hours from Moscow by the Sapsan train, and 3.5 hours from Helsinki by the new Allegro trains.