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prisingly quiet courtyard just moments from the Hermitage. Guests are able to use the
shared kitchen, making self-catering a doddle, and the washer-dryer is also free to use.
As with so many mini-hotels, it's hard to even know this one is here. Go into the
courtyard of Nevsky pr 3, and call apartment 10 on the intercom beyond the entrance
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ANGLETERRE HOTEL €€€
Admiralteyskaya; )
Breathtaking views of St Isaac's Cathedral can be had from
the luxurious, beautifully designed rooms at this classic St Petersburg hotel. With su-
premely comfortable king-sized beds, huge bathrooms and a confidently understated
style, it's no wonder that this luxury hotel is a firm favourite with VIPs. There's a
great fitness centre and pool that are free for guests, and three restaurants, including a
caviar bar and an excellent Italian place, Borsalino, on the ground floor.
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HOTEL ASTORIA €€€
ste R35,000; Admiralteyskaya; )
What the Hotel Astoria has lost of its original
Style Moderne decor, it more than compensates for in contemporary style and top-
notch service. Little wonder it's beloved by visiting VIPs, from kings to rock stars.
The hotel is part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group and the rooms marry the hotel's her-
itage character with a more modern design. The best of the suites are sprinkled with
antiques and have spectacular views onto St Isaac's Cathedral. The same views - at a
slightly lower price - are also available next door at the Angleterre Hotel.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
In 2012, the long-awaited
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace
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years of planning, renovation and building works. Housed in the former palace of
Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky - a building designed by Montferrand, the architect
of next-door St Isaac's Cathedral - the 183-room luxury property is likely to set a
