The Rocco Forte Hotel Astoria is a monument to St. Petersburg’s great Art Nouveau movement at the start of the 20th century, and became a byword for luxury when it opened in 1912. The hotel features a white marble lobby, designer suites and the dark wood Lichfield Bar. The hotel’s restaurant, Astoria Cafe serves contemporary Russian cuisine and also offers caviar and specialty vodkas. The Rotonda Lounge offers a relaxing space and serves afternoon tea daily. The Hotel Astoria has a contemporary glamour in an ideal location.