Gazing at St Isaac’s Cathedral, just a stroll away from the Hermitage Museum and Yusupov Palace, the Astoria is a place that instantly attunes you to the cultural heartbeat of the city.

It’s a place steeped in history, where you can savour Russian delicacies with a shot of ice cold vodka.

It’s a place with true Russian hospitality, where personal service is delivered with gracious ease and a local touch.

S T P E T E R S B U R G ’ S S A L O N

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A N I M P O R T A N T H I S T O R Y

A city landmark since 1912, the Astoria played host to dancer Isadora Duncan, writer Mikhail Bulgakov and poet Sergei Yesenin.

A list of illustrious guests is engraved in brass at reception. Lenin. Rasputin. HG Wells. Pavarotti.

We keep the names of today’s guests under lock and key.

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Everything that’s great about St Petersburg is within reach. St Isaac’s Cathedral is on our doorstep, the Hermitage and bronze Peter the Great statue around the corner.

The nearby Marble Palace and Church of Spilled Blood are other fascinating neighbours.

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Y O U R S T P E T E R S B U R G

Like any good hosts, we’re keen to show you around. We’ll help you unlock every city secret.

Fancy exploring Russian history with our Tsars and Presidents Tour? Highlights are the State University — attended by Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Lenin — and St Michael’s Castle. Sampling Russian vodka at the nearby Vodka Museum? Browsing over 600 masterpieces at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory? Discovering hidden corners of the Mariinsky Theatre before a performance enjoyed from the Astoria’s own private box?

We know every inch of the city’s 42 islands, 65 waterways and 360 bridges. Making the most of your time in St Petersburg means separating the ordinary from the extraordinary. That’s where we come in.

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A T A S T E – A N D A S I P – O F S T P E T E R S B U R G

Russian cuisine with a French twist. Special caviar tastings. The city’s coolest cocktails. Delicate desserts and blinis.

A S T O R I A C A F É

East meets West. Delicious French favourites with traditional Russian delicacies. Beluga caviar. Olivier salad. Chicken Pozharsky. Entrecote with Café de Paris Butter.

L I C H F I E L D B A R

The Lichfield Bar serves ice cold vodka in seductive surroundings. Striking black and white nudes by Lord Lichfield. Burgundy drapes. Dark wood furnishings. Art Nouveau lights.

R O T O N D A L O U N G E

With its very own porcelain pattern, Afternoon Tea in the Rotonda Lounge is a St Petersburg institution. Savour traditional blinis and satisfy your sweet tooth with our very own Astoria chocolates.

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W R I T E R M I K H A I L B U L G A K O V W A S A

F R E Q U E N T G U E S T O F T H E A S T O R I A .

“Is that vodka?” Margarita asked.

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R O O M S A N D S U I T E S

Quite simply, a hotel room like no other. Our 83 rooms and 86 suites have been individually designed by Olga Polizzi. Contemporary elegance is blended with classic charm.

Beds draped in Volga Linen. Russian artworks and antiques. Prints from the Mariinsky Theatre. A selection of Russian classics by your bedside. From Tolstoy and Pushkin to Dostoyevsky and Chekhov.

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S P A A N D G Y M

Spa. Fitness. Beauty Salon. Services to suit every guest.

S P A D E C L É O R

Indulge in the latest rejuvenating therapies. Use our round-the-clock gym, fully equipped with both cardiovascular machines and weights, or stretch out your limbs in one of our yoga classes. Unwind afterwards in the sauna and Turkish steam bath.

L A M A I S O N D E B E A U T É C A R I T A A S T O R I A

Be pampered with a comprehensive range of beauty treatments for your hair, face and body.

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C H I L D R E N B I G A N D S M A L L

We welcome children of all ages.

Younger ones will start the day with our children’s buffet breakfast. And when its time to say goodnight, they can snuggle up with their Astoria toy puppy and tuck into homemade cookies and milk.

Older ones can ask for films and games consoles, as well as have a bespoke teen itinerary created for them by our Concierge. Tours of the Grand Maket, Mitten and Zoological museums. Special performances at the Mariinsky or Mikhailovsky Theatres. And much more.

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A C C O M M O D A T I O NA N D S E R V I C E S

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

– 83 bedrooms and 86 suites– Italian marble bathrooms– 4 two-bedroom Presidential Suites; a two-bedroom Royal

Suite with a spacious terrace; a spectacular 310m2 Tsar Suite; all have views of St Isaac’s Square and a private Butler Service upon request

– In all rooms: complimentary Wi-Fi access; interactive entertainment; In Room Bar and In Room Safe

– In our classic suites and above: in-suite check-in; bags unpacked on arrival and packed again when you leave; complimentary breakfast; complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access and in-house movies; second television in the living room; VIP welcome amenities

– Exclusive to children: slippers; bathrobes; bath-time accessories; children’s menus for In Room Dining and the Astoria Café; Teddy Turndown Service; books, games, games consoles and movies; cots and children’s bed linen; home-made chocolates, sweet baskets and bespoke In Room Bars available upon request

R E S T A U R A N T A N D B A R

– Astoria Café– Lichfield Bar– Rotonda Lounge

P R I V A T E D I N I N G A N D M E E T I N G S

– Winter Garden and Ballroom for up to 450 guests– 5 meeting rooms and a Business Centre– Wi-Fi access available in all meeting rooms

S P A A N D F I T N E S S

La Maison De Beauté Carita Astoria– 5 treatment rooms including an express treatment room– Hair salon

Decléor Spa– 24-hour gym – 3 treatment rooms– Sauna and steam room– Yoga classes and personal training

G U E S T S E R V I C E S

– 24-hour In Room Dining– Airport/station transfers– Concierge services– Express check-in and check-out– Morning servicing of your room and turndown service;

additional evening service upon request– Packing and unpacking of your luggage– Pressing service– Same-day laundry service– Shoe shine service– Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel

I N T H E A D J A C E N T A N G L E T E R R E H O T E L

– Borsalino Italian Restaurant– Cinema Lounge– 5 meeting rooms and a Conference Hall– Fitness Club with pool, sauna, solarium and gym

“You were once wild here. Don’t let them tame you.”

H O T E L A S T O R I A H A S P L A Y E D H O S T T O T H E B A L L E R I N A I S A D O R A D U N C A N .

T O D A Y , I M A G E S F R O M T H E M A R I I N S K Y B A L L E T A P P E A R I N E V E R Y B E D R O O M .

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L O N D O N

BROWN’S HOTEL

E D I N B U R G H

THE BALMORAL

M U N I C H

THE CHARLES HOTEL

B E R L I N

HOTEL DE ROME

R O M A

HOTEL DE RUSSIE

B R U S S E L S

HOTEL AMIGO

F I R E N Z E

HOTEL SAVOY

F R A N K F U R T

VILLA KENNEDY

S T P E T E R S B U R G

HOTEL ASTORIA

S I C I L I A

VERDURA RESORT

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

R O C C O F O R T EH O T E L S

Rocco Forte Hotels is different. Our hotel in Berlin is called the Hotel de Rome. Our hotel in Rome is the Hotel de Russie. Each hotel is individual because each city is unique. Our hotels are landmarks right at the very heart of the city, except for our resort, which is suitably remote. They are as much a part of each location’s landscape as the Spanish Steps in Rome or St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg. They are colourful, characterful buildings with interiors that resonate with the local culture. While each of our hotels has its own personality, our exacting standards ensure a personal and attentive service that unites them all. As a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, we have a warm-hearted approach that is embraced by our hotels.

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Y O U R H O S T S : T H E F O R T E F A M I L Y

Our style of service is about being true to our hotels, to our heritage, and to our city. We have done things this way for four generations. You might say it’s in our blood.

We are a family of individuals, and our hotels, like us, are all individual too.

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C O N T A C T

St Isaac’s Square / Bolshaya Morskaya 39, St Petersburg 190000 Russia. Tel +7 812 494 5757GDS chain code is FC. Sabre 17794 Galileo/Apollo 96520 Amadeus LED501 Worldspan 3501

M A K I N G A R E S E R V A T I O N

For our best online rates please visit roccofortehotels.com

To speak directly with our hotels please call:

B E L G I U M Hotel Amigo +32 2 547 4747

G E R M A N Y Hotel de Rome +49 1805 123 370 Villa Kennedy +49 1805 123 360 The Charles Hotel +49 1805 123 380

I T A L Y Hotel Savoy +39 055 27 35 1 Hotel de Russie +39 06 32 88 81 Verdura Resort +39 0925 998 180

R U S S I A Hotel Astoria +7 812 494 5757

U K The Balmoral +44 131 556 2414Brown’s Hotel +44 20 7493 6020

Our toll-free reservation numbers are available in these countries:

A R G E N T I N A 0800 222 5796 B R A Z I L 0800 892 4261 C A N A D A 1 888 667 9477 G E R M A N Y 00800 7666 6667 I T A L Y 00800 7666 6667 M E X I C O 01 800 099 0650 R U S S I A N F E D E R A T I O N (812) 494 5759* S P A I N 00800 7666 6667 U N I T E D K I N G D O M 00800 7666 6667 U N I T E D S T A T E S 1 888 667 9477

*Please note that this number is not toll-free.

For all other countries, please use one of the following numbers; calls are charged at international rates.

A S I A P A C I F I C +65 6232 5563 E U R O P E +49 69 664 19 603 M I D D L E E A S T +65 6232 5598 T H E A M E R I C A S +1 407 673 4373

Front cover: photograph by Natalia Razina, courtesy of the Mariinsky Theatre.

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