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Hotel Astoria
St. Petersburg, Russia · Rocco Forte · High Luxury
Hotel Astoria opened in 1912 facing St. Isaac's Cathedral, the ceremonial heart of imperial St. Petersburg, designed by architect Fyodor Lidval to host visitors arriving for the Romanov tercentenary celebrations. In 1941, Adolf Hitler had victory-dinner invitations printed for a celebration at the hotel that never took place, a moment that has since entered the building's legend. Its guest register lists H.G. Wells, John Steinbeck, and George Bernard Shaw, along with Mikhail Bulgakov, who honeymooned there in 1932. The Forte family took over management in 1999, with interiors overseen by Olga Polizzi.
- 169 rooms
- Opened 1912
- Neighborhood: St. Isaac's Square
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
- Architect: Fyodor Lidval; Herzog & de Meuron
- Interiors: Olga Polizzi
About Hotel Astoria
- Condé Nast Traveler named it to its Gold List in 2021.
- Olga Polizzi, who oversees interiors across every Rocco Forte hotel from Brussels to Sicily, designed the guest rooms here too.
- Entry-level rooms start at 269 sq ft (25 m²).
History
Opened 1912 facing St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Astoria is one of Russia's most historic hotels. The Forte family took over management in 1999. Famous guests include H.G. Wells, John Steinbeck, and George Bernard Shaw.
The setting
St. Isaac's Square, the political and ceremonial heart of imperial St. Petersburg.
Restaurants and bars
- Astoria Café — Café · Brasserie
- Lichfield Bar — Bar
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2021)
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