Herzen HousevsHotel Astoria
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Astoria Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Herzen House Hotel. Astoria Hotel is ranked #2 in St. Petersburg with praise from 8 publications such as Concierge, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Herzen House
25, Bol'shaya Morskaya, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
From $37/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Central, comfortable and nowhere near as costly as most places in this neighborhood, the Herzen House should have lines out the door." Full review
Fodor's
"These lodgings are in the same building as the Comfort Hotel and offer the same level of basic comfort, though many rooms have been redone in a sleek but bland contemporary style." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You’re paying for location here though, and it’s got an excellent one."
Hotel Astoria
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Report
92.0
"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 Report
1.0
"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