Rocco Forte Astoria Hotel*****

Address: 39, Bolshaya Morskaya Ulitsa, Saint Petersburg

Tel:  +7 812 494 57 57

Fax: +7 812 494 50 59

Accommodation / floors: 223/7

Date of building / reconstruction: 1912/2002

Location: near the city center, 15 km from the Pulkovo airport.

The nearest subway station: Nevskij prospekt 1,2 km, Sadovaya 0,9 km

Accommodation: Superior Rooms range in size from 14.4 sq. meters to 20.5 sq. meters and offer either one King-size bed or two Single beds (Twin beds). An extra bed can be added at an additional charge, if required. These rooms offer views onto either the nearby square and St. Isaac's Cathedral, the hotel courtyard or the neighboring street. Superior Rooms include the following amenities; private bathroom with bath, shower, WC and bide, TV with satellite and local channels, telephone with direct-dial capability, mini-bar, personal safe, work desk and central air-conditioning (not individually controlled).

Executive Rooms are larger than Superior Rooms and range in size from 20 sq. meters to 25.5 sq. meters. Rooms feature either one King-size bed or two Single beds and offer views onto either the neighboring street or the hotel courtyard. An extra bed can be added at an additional charge, if required. Executive Rooms include the following amenities; private bathroom with bath, shower, WC and bide, TV with satellite and local channels, telephone with direct-dial capability, modem-line, central air-conditioning (not individually controlled), mini-bar, personal safe, writing desk, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers.

Junior Suites consist of two rooms and range in size from 22.5 sq. meters to 25 sq. Meters. The bedroom features a King-size bed, and is linked via an archway to the living room, which contains a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table. Junior Suites are equipped with a private bathroom with bath, shower, WC, bide and telephone, TV with satellite and local channels, telephone with direct-dial capability, modem-line, central air-conditioning (not individually controlled), mini-bar, personal safe, writing desk, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, bathrobe and slippers.

Senior Suites are spacious, comfortable and impeccably furnished. They range in size from 25.5 sq. meters to 41.5 sq. meters and consist of a master bedroom with King-size bed, a living room with sofa and armchairs, a bathroom, an entry hall and a guest bathroom. Senior Suites feature a private bathroom with bath, shower, WC, bide and telephone, 2 TV sets with satellite and local channels, telephone with direct-dial capability, modem-line, central air-conditioning (not individually controlled), mini-bar, personal safe, writing desk, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, bathrobe and slippers.

Deluxe Suites are the Astoria's most luxurious rooms and range in size from 70 to 80 sq. meters. Each of the Suite's rooms boast spectacular views onto neighboring St. Isaac's Square and its imposing cathedral. The hotel's Deluxe Suites vary in layout, with some featuring a single bathroom and others providing two bedrooms. All are tastefully decorated and feature antique ornaments, semi-antique furniture, paintings, beautiful porcelain tableware and a collection of books in Russian and English. Deluxe Suites contain a private bathroom with bath, shower, WC, bide and telephone, several TV sets with satellite and local channels, telephone with direct-dial capability, modem-line, central air-conditioning (not individually controlled), mini-bar, personal safe, writing desk, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, bathrobe and slippers.

The historic Astoria Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in St. Petersburg, boasting some of the finest amenities and one of the best downtown locations in the city. Under the management of the RF Hotels International group the Astoria has recently undergone an extensive renovation program, and now not only offers its guests charming turn-of-the-century interiors, but all the modern facilities and services one would expect from a world-class 5-star hotel. As a member of the Rocco Forte Luxury Collection, the hotel combines stunning Art Deco architecture, modern spacious rooms, fine dining and an excellent location just a few minutes walk from St. Petersburg's major downtown attractions; the State Hermitage Museum's Art Gallery, Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater.

Conference and Banquets Facilities: Business and Conference facilities, Health Club / Fitness Center and more.

Restaurants and bars : The Davidov Restaurant is situated just off the hotel's lobby and features immaculately prepared Russian and European cuisine. The restaurant offers a varied and imaginative a la carte menu, a "Business Lunch" buffet every weekday, excellent service and attentive staff. Between 7.30pm and 11pm dinner is accompanied by unobtrusive live music. On Saturday and Sunday guests can visit the restaurant's "Russian Table", a buffet meal featuring a selection of hot and cold appetizers and main courses, 250 grams of vodka, free beer and numerous deserts. All this is accompanied by live music from the hotel's Gypsy Trio. All major credit cards are accepted.The luxurious Winter Garden Restaurant and the adjacent Banquet Hall are used mostly for private functions and tour groups. Their ornate interiors are worth a quick peek if you get the chance! The Astoria's cosy Rotunda Bar features a wood-paneled interior, leather furniture and walls adorned with hunting sketches. Guests can take a seat at the bar or opt for afternoon tea in the hotel's Lobby cafe.

Services and Facilities: 24-hour reception desk, concierge, free porter service for individual travelers, bureau de change / currency exchange office,

safety deposit boxes available at reception, 24-hour room service, in-house taxi service, in-house travel agency, offering plane and train tickets and other travel services (the travel agency desk is located in the hotel's. International newsagent's kiosk, laundry and dry cleaning service, guests at the Astoria Hotel are welcome to use the facilities of the neighboring Hotel D'Angleterre.

Leisure & Recreation: Astoria casino and nightclub, doctor and nurse on-call, souvenir shop.