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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
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
25, Bol'shaya Morskaya, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
From $37/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Central, comfortable and nowhere near as costly as most places in this neighborhood, the Herzen House should have lines out the door." Full review
"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
"You’re paying for location here though, and it’s got an excellent one."
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
"The top hotel in town is part of Sir Rocco Forte's collection... and couldn't be better placed—by St. Isaac's Cathedral."
"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
"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
"The five-star Astoria offers 21st-century decadence in a pre-revolutionary setting... It's a personal favorite for multiple reasons." Full review
"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
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
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
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
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