Have you been dreaming of visiting the city on the Neva? Or maybe you often go to him on business, but you can’t always find the right hotel? Want to truly immerse yourself in the atmosphere of St. Petersburg and learn the spirit of the most beautiful city in Russia? Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg) opens its doors to you.
Hotel Description
This three-star hotel is located in a six-story building dating back to the nineteenth century. But it opened only ten years ago after reconstruction, so all the amenities here correspond to the canons of modern times: spacious and bright rooms with beautiful views, a restaurant with delicious dishes, conference rooms, wireless Internet and much more.
For what category of guests is the hotel Asteria intended (St. Petersburg)? First of all, for those who want to know the city “from the inside”, to feel its atmosphere, to enjoy walking in historical places thanks to the convenient location of the hotel, but at the same time it also appreciates comfort, beautiful interiors and delicious cuisine.
In addition to romantics, people who came to a seminar or conference (for which, by the way, the hotel has all the necessary conditions) will feel great here, because you really want to combine the useful with the pleasant - business and leisure in a beautiful city.
Those traveling with the whole family should also like this hotel, because there is everything for comfortable accommodation with children of different ages. At the same time, the rest doesn’t hit the wallet lightly - the prices for standard rooms start at five thousand rubles per night in double rooms, comfort for six and luxury for seven.
Location
Hotel "Asteria" (the city of St. Petersburg) is located near Nevsky Prospekt, in the historical center, on Fontanka River Embankment Street . Leaving the hotel, you immediately immerse yourself in the era of St. Petersburg of the tsarist times - nearby are the houses of the Olenins, Pashkovs, the Imperial House of Law and the Sheremetev Palace.
Walking to Nevsky Prospekt, where there are many famous sights of the city, will take you no more than ten minutes. A little further there are the Admiralty, Palace Square and the Hermitage - places that must be visited for each guest of St. Petersburg.
For those who want to plunge into the theatrical life of the city, it will be convenient that the legendary Alexandrinsky and Mariinsky theaters are nearby, as well as the equally stunning Tovstonogov Bolshoi Theater.
Number of rooms
Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg) offers you seventy-two comfortable rooms, decorated in a unique and refined style of this city. All of them are divided into seven categories: single and double "standard", superior rooms, "luxury", as well as three Suites - Apraksin, Fontanka and Love.
The view from the windows of the rooms can be of three options - to the embankment of the Fontanka River, to the courtyard, and for those who settle on the upper floors - to the breathtaking panorama of St. Petersburg.
In each room, guests are offered a bed, a table, a wardrobe, a TV, cable TV, a seating area, a radio alarm clock, a telephone, a minibar and air conditioning - all that is needed for a comfortable stay. For those who want to always stay in touch, free high speed internet is available.
All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, bath or Jacuzzi, hairdryer, towels, slippers and hygiene items.
Nutrition
"Asteria" is a hotel (St. Petersburg), which will delight guests with delicious dishes. On the ground floor there is a cozy restaurant with magnificent views of the river and the historic city center. The restaurant is divided into two zones: White and Guest rooms.
In the White Hall are celebrations: weddings, receptions, banquets. Guests are given a great opportunity to celebrate their holiday in one of the most delightful places of the city, made in the style of the Petrine era.
Guests can have breakfast in the Guest Room in the morning. Breakfast is buffet style, but you can order food with you. It is also possible to include lunch and dinner in the restaurant. Here you will taste dishes of European and Russian cuisines, skillfully prepared by the chef, and drinks selected from the cocktail and wine lists. The restaurant administration also remembers the little guests - therefore, a special menu is available for children, and if desired, children's parties can be organized with professional animators.
The hotel also has a bar and buffet serving drinks and light snacks.
Hotel Facilities
Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg) provides a wide range of services for its guests. It:
- Free safe deposit box at the reception, so you can not worry about the safety of valuables.
- Free parking near the hotel.
- Possibility of late check-out and arrival - by prior arrangement with the hotel administration and at an additional cost.
- Free high-speed wireless internet anywhere in the hotel.
- Luggage storage for your luggage.
- An elevator that will help out if the room is on the upper floors.
- Facilities for people with disabilities.
- Conference rooms for business events.
- Transfer to anywhere in St. Petersburg for a fee.
- Transfer from and to the airport is chargeable.
- Breakfast in the room for those who want privacy.
- Laundry to save time and to not have to take dirty things back.
- Wedding services - if a solemn event is planned.
- Delivery of fresh Russian and local press.
- Excursion services - if you want to learn more about the history of St. Petersburg.
- Booking tickets to theaters, cinemas, planes and trains.
- Ironing and shoe shine so that you look great even with a shortage of time.
- In case of an early check-out, the wake-up service will help you to be sure that you will not oversleep.
- Car rental and taxi service so that you can comfortably get to your desired location in the city and beyond.
For children
If you plan to come with your whole family to St. Petersburg, the Asteria Hotel on the Fontanka is one of the best accommodation options. There is everything for a comfortable stay for young guests: a special menu in the restaurant, a children's buffet, the possibility of holding holidays for children with invited animations, books and cartoons with cartoons are provided on request so that your child does not get bored.
Guestrooms provide cribs and board games. The hotel has a special games room, so you can be sure that your child will definitely find something to his liking.
For business travel
Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg) has extensive facilities for business meetings, conferences, seminars and trainings. For you there are conference rooms that are equipped with modern technology, seating up to seventy people, as well as rooms for business negotiations. Fax, photocopy and print services are provided, and office equipment and computers can be rented.
After the successful completion of business negotiations or a seminar, it is possible to hold a banquet for the participants. During conferences, the hotel can also help organize coffee breaks and lunches.
For foreign citizens
If you are a citizen of another state, remember that the Asteria Hotel (St. Petersburg) has created all the conditions for you to visit the Northern capital. In most cases, when booking, documents for obtaining a visa are provided, but please note that fees may apply and read more about the booking conditions below.
The staff at the reception speaks several languages, which contributes to the free communication with foreigners.
Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg) - how to get
The hotel is located at 71 Fontanka River Embankment. You can get to it by reaching the Sennaya or Pushkinskaya metro stations. In the first case, the road to the hotel will take no more than seven minutes, in the second - about ten. The metro at Moskovsky Station is just two stops from the Pushkinskaya metro station.
If you have too many things and want to get to the hotel with comfort, you can pre-order a transfer. Please note that this service is paid.
Terms of accommodation
Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg), the photo of which you see below, follows the rules adopted in European hotels: check-in is at 14:00, check-out is at 12:00. Room reservation is made on the official website of the hotel or on intermediary sites. You can pay there by bank transfer or upon arrival at the reception. The hotel accepts both cash and Visa and Master Card.
Cots are provided free of charge for children, and adults can also be accommodated in an extra bed. The cost of this service will be one thousand one hundred rubles. One room can accommodate no more than one extra bed.
All rooms are non-smoking, as smoking is prohibited on site. The building has smoke detectors. Small pets are allowed, but prior arrangement with the hotel is required. If you cancel your reservation no later than two days before the expected date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If you decide not to arrive at the hotel later, a penalty will be charged in the amount of the total cost of the stay. You should pay attention to the individual booking rules in each case.
Hotel "Asteria" (St. Petersburg): reviews of tourists
As you can see from the above, this hotel is a great place to relax in the Northern capital. Therefore, most of the guests really liked the time spent in such a place as "Asteria" (hotel, St. Petersburg). Reviews for this reason are mostly positive, with the exception of some negative points. So, the advantages of the hotel:
- Pleasant, helpful and attentive staff, always meeting the guests.
- Cozy and comfortable rooms with everything necessary for living.
- Beautiful facade of the building.
- Very convenient location - ten minutes walk to the city center.
- Posh breakfasts for a hotel of this level.
- Cleaning and towel change every day, so the rooms are always clean.
- Decent insulation.
- Beautiful views from many rooms.
There are also negative sides of the hotel, which tourists noted. It:
- The rooms of the "standard" category are not very comfortable pillows.
- There are faulty faucets in showers, so sometimes hot or cold water flows.
- Fairly high price for accommodation.
- The size of the rooms of the category "standard" is small.
- Clean but old towels and bathrobes.
- Lack of own car parking (public only).
- The descent is too steep at the entrance to the hotel, which is why it is dangerous to climb with things.