Name: Rocco Forte Astoria Hotel
Address: Bol'shaya Morskaya Ulitsa, 39, Sankt-Peterburg, Northwestern, 190000, Russian Federation

Rocco Forte Astoria Hotel

St Petersburg, Russian Federation

Rocco Forte Astoria Hotel

St Petersburg, Russian Federation

About the hotel

Style

Historic

Rooms

169

"St. Petersburg’s palatial Hotel Astoria is an elegant mecca of art, fashion and design with chic rooms, show-stopping suites and one of the city’s best (and most glamorous) restaurants."

Fifty-four years after the completion of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, a different kind of landmark opened smack across the street. The stately Hotel Astoria is unmistakable with its lipstick-red awnings and dramatic exterior lighting – not to mention the fact that it’s downright palatial. Within, the hotel is an elegant mecca of art, fashion and design; over one hundred years of prestige make for a luxurious and classic stay.

Chic rooms are done up in shades of white and green or blue, with streamlined furnishings and contemporary art adorning the walls. Pretty and comfortable though they may be, the suites are the accommodations that really steal the show. Stylish and spacious, suites are the perfect blend of traditional design and modern flair, with large windows to let in breathtaking views of St. Isaac’s Cathedral or of the palace. The most extravagant of them all is the Tsar Suite which boasts a private gym and massage room, a sumptuous dining room, a decadent powder room and a marble bathroom fit for a queen.

The heart and soul of the hotel shines through in the glamorous Astoria Restaurant, where Russian classics are utterly perfected and European dishes are equally stunning. The dining room is theatrical and artsy, while a myriad of glittering chandeliers add a dose of Old-World elegance. You’ll want to make a reservation before you go – the restaurant has a long-standing reputation as being one of the city’s finest. You’ll find delightfully authentic Italian at the chic and playful Borsalino, and a particularly magnificent Afternoon Tea in the sumptuous Rotonda Lounge. Named for the legendary royal photographer, Lichfield Bar is a seductive and striking spot for a pre-or-post prandial drink.

There’s, unfortunately, no swimming pool at Hotel Astoria, but exercise enthusiasts can make do with a 24-hour gym or a private yoga session. Unwind in the spa’s sauna or steam room before making a trip to the chic Maison de Beauté Carita, where ladies can get a facial or massage (or both), before having their hair and makeup done for a fabulous night out.

The hotel is well-located for exploring the city: Nevsky Prospekt – the city’s bustling main thoroughfare – is a ten-minute walk away. Stroll a little further to get your art fix at the State Hermitage Museum or the historic Ploshchad Iskusstv; for anything else, the metro station is a ten-minute walk away.