Hotel AstoriavsCitytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya
Astoria Hotel and Hotel Oktyabrskaya are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Astoria Hotel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Oktyabrskaya. Astoria Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 8 reviewers like Andrew Harper, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
Citytel Hotel Oktyabrskaya
10/118 Ligovskiy prospect, St. Petersburg 191036, Russia
From $35/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Right across from Moskovsky Train Station and on Nevsky's bustling Insurrection Square (Ploshchad Vosstaniya), the Oktyabrskaya is another example of Soviet expansiveness." Full review
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The labyrinth of corridors is perplexing at first, so don't hesitate to ask for help.
Lonely Planet
"This former bastion of Soviet-style hotel management is showing promising signs of revitalisation.... What's never been at fault is its location, smack-bang opposite the Moscow Station." Full review
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Although you may be tempted to ask for a room overlooking pl Vosstaniya, note that the noise does seep in through the windows.