Location: 0 km from the city center; 25 km off the Pulkovo airport; 5 km from Moskovsky railway station; Nearest metro:  1.5 km from Nevsky prospect Address: St Isaac's Square / Ul. Bolshaya Morskaya 39, 190000, St. Petersburg, Russia Tel.: +7(812) 494 5770; Fax: +7(812) 494 5059; http://www.roccofortehotels.com Your consultant: 469-901-876

Originally opened in 1912, the Hotel Astoria is ideally located in the centre of St Petersburg overlooking the landmark St Isaac's cathedral and within easy walking distance of the world famous Hermitage museum and Mariinsky Theatre. The Astoria combines traditional character with the sophistication of an international luxury hotel. Guest rooms and suites are designed in a graceful blend of Russian antiques and contemporary pieces, complemented by the requisite technological amenities, including two line telephones with voicemail, high speed internet connection, interactive satellite television, refreshment centre and safe. As part of Rocco Forte Hotels and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Astoria finished a comprehensive refurbishment program in 2002.

• Total number of rooms: 223 (15 court single rooms, 46 court double rooms, 54 superior rooms, 61 executive rooms, 18 classic rooms, 12 junior suites, 12 deluxe suites, 6 presidential suites);
• Hotel facilities: airline/travel desk, baby sitting, baggage hold, business center, car rental desk, concierge desk, doctor on call, children program, dry cleaning, fax service, handicap services, translation services, free parking, laundry, local calls, local shuttle, mail service, masseuse, printer/PC available, safe deposit box, security, tour desk, wake up calls;
• Room facilities: air conditioning, bidet, colour TV, computer (presidential suite), bath tub, CD player (presidential suite), cable TV, central heating, satellite TV, direct dial phone, disabled access (1 court room), hair dryer, Internet connection, minibar, no smoking rooms, PC modem, phone in bathroom, bathroom, room service, safe in room;
• Leisure facilities: beauty shop, fitness center, sauna, steam room, SPA;
• Dining facilities: 'The Kandinsky bar' (light snacks & original cocktails, capacity 40 guests), 'Rotonda' lounge (light meals & drinks, capacity 47 guests), 'Davidov' restaurant (European & Russian cuisine, capacity 80 guests);
• Conference facilities: 4 conference halls (capacity 8-220 guests). Audio/visual equipment, printing, copy service, Internet connectivity, secretarial services, business center, computer available, computer rental upon request.