Hotel AstoriavsThe State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Astoria Hotel scores significantly better than The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel. Astoria Hotel scores 89 with positive reviews from 8 sources like Fodor's, Hideaway Report and Oyster.
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
The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel
Pravda Street, 10, St. Petersburg 191119, Russia
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you have ever wanted to stay in a museum, here's your chance." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 126 rooms and suites decked out in an Empire style complete with art reproductions. A free shuttle bus takes guests to and from the museum, and staff can assist with booking entrance tickets." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"From the cream and yellow atrium lobby through to its sumptuous rooms and high-end restaurant and spa, it’s a memorable place to stay." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"This is the official hotel of the St. Petersburg State Hermitage Museum, considered one of the best museums in the world, so expect grandeur unlike any other. The interiors are so opulent..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A dazzling affair with enough Italian marble and chandeliers to keep even the fussiest of Romanovs happy." Full review