Location
St. Petersburg, Russia

A glamorous St. Petersburg landmark, the grand 5-star Hotel Astoria enjoys a prestigious location across from St. Isaac’s Cathedral and is a short walk from the city’s most noted sites such as the Lion Bridge, Palace Square, Nevsky Prospect and the Mariinsky Theater. Since it opened in 1912, this elegant Beaux Arts hotel has hosted many luminary guests, including dancer Isadora Duncan, poet Sergei Yesenin, Madonna and Elton John.

Hotel Astoria’s 83 rooms and suites are individually designed by famous hotelier and interior designer Olga Polizzi, blending classic details and contemporary elements to reflect the sophistication and heritage of the imperial capital. Each spacious room features rich colors and textiles, a king-size bed (that can be converted to two twins), armchair, writing desk and coffee table. All have complimentary Wi-Fi, television with interactive entertainment, mini bar and safe. Marble bathrooms with teak flooring have a bath with shower and high-end Rocco Forte Hotels robes and slippers.

Fine meals including a lavish breakfast are served in the Astoria Restaurant, artfully decorated in red and white, with a view across to St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Offering “haute casual” service, the dining rooms keeps the best traditions of luxury hotel cuisine in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. A drink in the Lichfield Bar, with its dark wood and red velvet interior, is a must. Named after the eminent British photographer and first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Patrick Lichfield, its walls are decorated with some of his most notable works featuring globally prominent celebrities, musicians and royalty. The bar is open 24 hours and features a gin collection from all over the world. Should time permit, indulge in an elegant afternoon tea in the Rotonda Lounge, decorated in teal velvet and rich brocade. Tea is served in the famous cobalt cups by Imperial Porcelain Manufacture, complemented with a variety of sweet delicacies, hot pancakes, traditional Russian pirozhki and classic finger sandwiches.

The Astoria Spa is available to ease any travel stress: melt stiffness in the steam room, rejuvenate in the sauna, or unwind with a full slate of Technogym equipment.