Astoria Hotel: Saint-Petersburg, Russia

	Astoria Hotel
		Rate from: 214 USD Address: 39 Bol'shaya Morskaya Street, Saint-Petersburg, Russia The Astoria Hotel makes an ideal starting point from which to discover Saint-Petersburg, Russian history and culture. It was in December 1912, that the doors of the Hotel Astoria (architect Fedor Lidval) were first opened to the public. The luxurious interiors in the Northern Modern style have always impressed the wealthiest and most respected of Russian high society. Astoria Hotel has welcomed many well-known guests: American businessman Armand Hammer, English wrirer Herbert Wells, Russian writers Maksim Gorky and Mikhail Bulgakov, poet Sergey Esenin, singers Fedor Shaliapyn and Leonid Sobinov, composer and singer Aleksander Vertinsky, ballerinas Aisedora Dunkan and Anna Pavlova. Since the end of reconstruction work carried out between 1987-1991, the Astoria Hotel has been honoured to welcome the Ex-Prime Minister of Great Britain Margaret Thaicher, the U.S. Secretary of State, James Baker, members of the Royal Romanov and Faberge families, the conductor and composer Mstislav Rostropovich, film producer Nikita Mikhalkov, sculptor Mikhail Shemiakyn, opera singers Galina Vishnevskaya and Elena Obrastsova, singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky and many others.

TOUR PACKAGE

WEEKEND IN ST.PETERSBURG
(Friday - Monday)

PRICE ON REQUEST

Above prices are in EUR per person if you are two in a standard double room including comfortable car/minivan, experienced guide and admission fees. VAT is included.

5 DAYS IN ST.PETERSBURG
(4 NIGHTS AND 5 DAYS)

PRICE ON REQUEST

Above prices are in EUR per person if you are two in a standard double room including comfortable car/minivan, experienced guide and admission fees. VAT is included.

ONE WEEK IN ST.PETERSBURG
(6 NIGHTS AND 7 DAYS)

PRICE ON REQUEST

Above prices are in EUR per person if you are two in a standard double room including comfortable car/minivan, experienced guide and admission fees. VAT is included.

LOCATION

The Astoria Hotel enjoys superb location in the very heart of the city, situated on Saint Isaac's Square opposite the impressive Saint Isaacs Cathedral, the Mariinsky Palace and the equestrian statue of Nicholas I. The proximity of the Senate and Synod, the Admiralty, the offices of major companies and banks underline the importance of the Hotel's location in the city.

Area Attractions

• in front of the St.Isaacs Cathedral, the 4th greatest cupola cathedral in the world, richly decorated with monolithic columns, paintings, mosaics, sculptures, marble and semi-precious stones
• 2 blocks away from the Hotel - the Nevsky Prospekt, the main avenue of St.Petersburg and perhaps the most famous street of Russia. Nevsky Prospekt runs from the Admiralty and the Hermitage Museum via Ploschad Vosstania to Alexander Nevsky Monastery
• 100 meters away from the Hotel - The Blue Bridge, one of the widest bridges in the world; the width of the Blue Bridge is 97,3 meters
• 200 meters away from the Hotel - The Bronze Horseman is an equestrian statue of Peter the Great, who founded St.Petersburg in 1703; the statue was commissioned by Catherine the Great and made by sculptor Etien Maurice Falconet of France
• less then 1 km from Yusupov Palace, a beautiful example of St.Petersburg's early 18th century architecture; there you will have a chance to see the room where Rasputin was killed.
• less then 1 km from Kazan Cathedral, an outstanding example of the early 19th-century Russian architecture, erected on the site of a small stone church to hold the ancient icon of Our Lady of Kazan
• less then 1 km from Mariinsky Theatre, where act one of the best troupes in the world, classical ballets and international operas
• less then 1 km from the Hermitage (Winter Palace), the largest museum in the world; former winter residence of Russian tsars
• 1 km from Russian Museum, the collection of Russian art from medieval icons to realistic paintings
• 1 km from Church of the Resurection (The Savior on Blood), an important landmark that was created on the exact site where the Russian Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881; here you will see the fantastic art of Russian mosaics, which covers an enormous area
• 2,5 km from Alexander Nevsky Lavra, one of the four lavras in Russia; it contains cemetery monuments to famous persons from the 18th and 19th century
• 2,5 km from Peter & Paul Fortress, former political prison; it is the burial place of Romanov dynasty and presently an exhibition of the city's history
• 25 km from the Suburbs (Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk), former summer residences of Russian tsars with beautiful parks

ACCOMMODATION

No room or lounge here is identical, diversity and originality prevails in every detail. And what a captivating view of Saint Isaac's Square can be seen from the Hotel rooms!

From 1987 to 1991 the Astoria underwent major refurbishment, staying faithful to the original style of the building. Each of the 232 rooms including apartments, suites, deluxe and standard rooms combines latter-day charm and comfort. The rooms are elegantly furnished, in keeping with the image of the Hotel and are suitable both for relaxation and business. Each room is well equipped with modern facilities, including satellite and cable TV, in house television system, air conditioning, International Direct dial phone, mini bar, mini safe. The deluxe apartments have got kitchens and saunas.

232 exquisite air conditioned rooms, including 131 Standard rooms, 60 Superior rooms, 15 Junior Suits, 11 Senior Suites, 10 Deluxe Suites and Presidential Suites (5 beautiful corner 2 bedroom suites, named after famous composers and musicians).

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

For a traditional continental cuisine try Astoria or Angleterre restaurants, perfect for those in search of civilized, elegant dining. You'll feel at ease on the dark leather chairs of the Rotonda bar, decorated in the style of an English pub.

You can enjoy traditional Russian cuisine in the light and airy Winter Garden restaurant, possibly one of the most beautiful in Europe. Even during winter months, white marble nymphs hide behind the bright greenery of the hall and sunrays filter through the milk glass ceiling. Our banqueting hall is ideal for celebrating an important event or festivity.

You are welcome to savor a slice of Russian pie and try a delicious doughnut at the Russian Tchainaya cafeteria. Excellent cuisine and accommodation, modern conference facilities - your meeting and stay in the Astoria Hotel will be a complete success and a memorable experience!

	Astoria Hotel