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Alexander HousevsHotel Astoria
Astoria Hotel and Alexander House are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Astoria Hotel ranks marginally higher than Alexander House. Astoria Hotel is ranked #2 in St. Petersburg with accolades from 8 sources including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Alexander House
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
Kryukova Kanala emb. 27, St. Petersburg 190068, Russia
From $45/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This unbeatable hotel was born when a television journalist and his wife decided to switch careers and open a mini-hotel, using only environmentally friendly building materials and furniture." Full review
Fodor's "Each of the 20 airy guest rooms here shows off an original, somewhat quirky design that incorporates wood, brick, linen, and other natural materials." Full review
Star Service "The hotel is in a restored 19th-century merchant house and is named for its owner, Alexander Zhukov." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 20-room Alexander House is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel that strikes an ideal balance between stylish and homey." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Set in a house that dates back two hundred years, this highly personable, family-run hotel offers 20 rooms themed after the world’s great cities, a pleasant and peaceful back garden." Full review
The Guardian "Two converted horseboxes, Thistle and Juniper, have been added to the collection of self-catering and glamping accommodation at the Alexander House estate in Perthshire"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Owners Alexander and Natalya have converted this historic building opposite Nikolsky Cathedral, styling each of the 14 spacious rooms after their favourite international cities." Full review
Hotel Astoria
Concierge Lonely Planet Fodor's Frommer's Star Service The Telegraph Oyster
Hideaway Report
U.S. News & World Report
Bolshaya Morskaya, 39, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
From $203/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The top hotel in town is part of Sir Rocco Forte's collection... and couldn't be better placed—by St. Isaac's Cathedral."
Lonely Planet "What the Hotel Astoria has lost of its original Style Moderne decor, it more than compensates for in contemporary style and top-notch service." Full review
Fodor's "An art-nouveau landmark, one of St. Petersburg's most renowned hotels before the Revolution, is once again a luxurious place to stay." Full review
Frommer's "The five-star Astoria offers 21st-century decadence in a pre-revolutionary setting... It's a personal favorite for multiple reasons." Full review
Star Service "It's the hotel's interiors that are extraordinary. They show a masterful blend of art-nouveau relics and furnishings with modern comfort. " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Astoria attracts tourists and business people from some of the world’s top companies, plus the usual stars, sports people and politicians." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Elegant interiors include luxurious details like white marble and tapestries in the reception area, while commissioned works of art hang in the guest rooms." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Atmospheric hotel built in 1912 in St. Isaac’s Square, opposite St. Isaac’s Cathedral and a short walk from the Hermitage Museum." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"One of St. Petersburg's most convenient and well-known properties. Recent travelers praised the hotel's central location near iconic sites like St. Isaac's Cathedral and Yusupov Palace. " Full review
