Five-star Grand Hotel“Astrakhan”became one of the first in the Volga region hotel project of premium class. Its interiors, appearance, service are thought out to the smallest detail. The complex is located in close proximity to the sights of the city. Guests can enjoy airport transfers, business center services, restaurant meals and round-the-clock room service. The infrastructure is created for people who value their time, comfort and high-quality service. The staff, in addition to Russian, speaks English, Italian and Spanish.
Location and history
The hotel is located in the heart of Astrakhan. It was built on the banks of the Volga on the city Embankment. It is an area of administrative and office buildings. The business center of the hotel complex often becomes a venue for conferences, forums, seminars. Everything is done here so that business people do not waste time searching for halls for business meetings, equipped with media equipment and comfortable furniture. Tourists will also find a lot of useful activities and opportunities for a good rest after excursions.
The train station is 1 km away. Narimanovo Airport is 10 km away. The hotel offers group and individual transfers by premium and luxury cars. The administrator will call a taxi at the request of the guest. For those who come by car there is a free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The owners provided the hotel guests with European service at reasonable prices.
“Not bad. 5 stars in Astrakhan corresponds to the level of a good 3-star hotel in Moscow. Very helpful and polite staff. Great location on the waterfront near the Kremlin. Clean, cozy, fed varied and tasty» Andrey, Russia
Important! The nearest public transport stop is called “Mick shop”. From it you will have to walk towards the Embankment, so the administration recommends using the transfer service.
Room stock
To accommodate guests there are 168 rooms of different categories of comfort. Each of them has air conditioning, a safe, free internet, satellite TV, mini-bar. There are no balconies. Check-in is made from 14.00, departure until 12.00. There is a possibility of late check-in. Pets are strictly prohibited. No credit card is required at the time of booking.
The rooms of the first category include:
- Optima (22 sq. m)) with a view of the city;
- Standard (27 sq. m) with a view of the city;
- Standard (27 sq. m) with a view of the Volga;
- Standard Twin (27 sq. m)) with two separate beds;
- Optima Plus (22 sq. m)- rooms after reconstruction;
- Standard Plus (27 sq. m) with a large double bed.
Category Junior Suite is represented by class numbers:
- Suite (64 sq. m)- a spacious room is visually divided into guest, sleeping and working areas. A feature is upholstered comfortable furniture, as well as the presence of a bidet in the bathroom;
- De Luxe (56 sq. m.) – one room with sleeping and living areas.
Superior rooms are classified as Suites:
- Two-room Suite (42 sq. m.) consists of a bedroom with a large double bed and a living room with upholstered furniture. The set of household appliances includes a press for trousers, iron and ironing board;
- Grand Suite (42 sq. m) – two rooms with panoramic windows overlooking the Volga, in the bathroom there is a bath, bidet, from household appliances there is an electric kettle with tea utensils, an iron, a press for trousers, an ironing board.
The most comfortable room belongs to the category of Grand Executive. Its area is 130 square meters. m One room is a spacious living room, the other two are adapted for bedrooms. Each of them has large double beds with ottomans, a work desk, an ironing unit. In the living room there is upholstered furniture, a corner with armchairs and coffee tables, a dining area.
Pay attention! Smoking is not allowed in the rooms. For this purpose, special places are equipped on the territory of the hotel complex.
“The room is very warm. The beds are comfortable, the pillows and mattress too. Purely. Clean every day. It doesn’t matter which side the windows overlook. On the one hand – the beauty of the Volga, on the other hand no less charming Astrakhan. Beautiful interiors and wonderful service» Ekaterina, Russia
Meals and restaurants
Breakfast is included in the price and takes place in the format of a buffet. About 72 meals are available daily. Guests are welcome in a two-level restaurant, divided into two independent à la carte zones:
- Grand Fusion is a restaurant of harmony of tastes. Here you can try Astrakhan cuisine, which uses local fish products. The menu offers a large selection of cold and hot snacks. The chef and the chef bartender constantly delight guests with new products. Recently there was a line with dishes of oriental cuisine.
- The Grand Royal is united with Fusion by one hall. It serves European cuisine, and in the evenings the maestro sits down at the snow-white grand piano and gives guests good piano music. The average check is 1000 rubles per person. (current as of December 2020)
From 7 am to 3 am guests will be happy to see in the lobby bar “Golden Pistachio”. In assortment: salads, appetizers, tea and coffee cards, desserts. The hotel has its own pastry shop and bakery. They supply their products to restaurants and bars. Hot pastries, à la carte dishes and drinks can be enjoyed in the room at any time of the day.
If the assortment or prices do not suit the guests, you can pay attention to the cafes / restaurants nearby:
- Khinkalnaya Genantsvale (400 m) – Georgian cuisine, prices are average, cook very well;
- Contrast Provence (600 m) – a cozy café with a nice interior, original menu, delicious pastries, excellent coffee, prices above average, equipped with a children’s room;
- Squirrel Bar is a new atmospheric place for young people and not only. Here you can have fun or watch sports broadcasts in the circle of like-minded fans.
Astrakhan from time immemorial was the main supplier of sturgeon fish and black caviar. By the way, these ingredients are actively used in local cuisine. You can organize an independent gastro tour of small eateries with a pronounced local flavor.
Leisure and entertainment
The rate includes a one-time visit to the SPA center with swimming pool. Subsequent visits are paid separately. SPA works every day. The wellness centre is equipped with:
- indoor swimming pool with crystal clear water;
- Finnish dry saunas;
- a tanning bed;
- vertical collagenarium;
- massage rooms;
- Gym.
More information! Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the pool. A child from 7 to 14 years old can visit the SPA area only if accompanied by parents.
From the pool there is access to an outdoor terrace. In summer, it is equipped with sun loungers for those who want to sunbathe and shadow umbrellas for those who want to admire the Volga. This colorful platform has repeatedly become an object for photo shoots. It offers a view of the Embankment and the Volga River. The SPA area is served by the kitchen of the lobby bar. On request of guests waiters will bring food, drinks.
SPA has recently been completely updated, improved service, purchased new equipment. The gym for fitness is considered the best in Astrakhan. In addition to power equipment, simulators with cardio equipment are installed here. In particular, a stepper, treadmills, cycling and elliptical trainers. The cost of services can be found in the center or from the administrator.
The hotel is in close proximity to the best entertainment venues in Astrakhan. Administrators at the reception will tell you where to go or go, help to develop a route.
Fans of outdoor activities can visit the flying club, laser tag, play paintball, airsoft, participate in quests. In Astrakhan there is a yacht club. Rent of yachts and boats is the most popular type of recreation in this Volga city. River walks are made on them, fishing is organized. The river port is located 3 km from the hotel complex.
The Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre is 2 km away. Around the majestic building there is a park. The territory is well-groomed, it is quite suitable for walks before the performance or after it. The promenade along the Embankment will also be a pleasure. There is a singing fountain and original sculptures that have become the sights of the city.
For evening leisure suitable nightclubs, entertainment centers, game rooms. Here everyone will find something to their liking.
Recreational opportunities for children
The hotel accepts children of all ages. A child over 7 years of age is considered an adult. A baby cot for toddlers up to 3 years old is available free of charge on request. Extra beds for children from 4 years old are paid at a price of 1000 rubles. per night (actual for February 2021) Entertainment for young guests in the hotel is not provided. But there are a lot of them in Astrakhan itself. On the Embankment there are interactive water attractions.
Favorite summer vacation spot is the park “Planeta”. In addition to the swing-carousels, there is a petting zoo “Farm Frenzy”. The local Youth Center is ready to please the little guests of the city with interesting performances. The puppet theater is equipped with a summer outdoor area for interactive classes conducted by animators. The history of the Astrakhan Circus goes back to the distant past. Here, the traditions of creating a festive atmosphere are carefully preserved.
From museums it is worth paying attention to:
- Toy Museum – a fairy-tale world created from modern and historical exhibits;
- the planetarium offers a fascinating virtual journey to the stars;
- Museum of Local Lore – there are unique collections of weapons that will clearly interest boys, other expositions tell about the history of this region;
- Museum of Military Glory with expositions made in light and sound design.
Children will be interested in visiting laser tag, the House of Crafts with master classes from the best artisans of the Volga region, quests and anti-cafés. Entertainment centers “LEGOgorod”, “Akuna-Matata”, “Ostrich House”, virtual reality center “Pixel” are very popular.
Excursions and attractions nearby
The Grand Hotel cooperates with the Astrakhan Tourist Information Center. Some of the attractions can be visited independently. For example, the ancient Kremlin, the Singing Fountain and the river port are within walking distance. In order to get acquainted with the local memorable places, it is better to book an excursion tour.
To services of clients of the Center the organization:
- excursions;
- fishing;
- hunting;
- spearfishing;
- river walks along the Volga.
Sightseeing tours include visits to the Astrakhan Kremlin, walking and bus walks around the city. Popular tours to the Volga Delta, lotus valley, desert to the dune Big Brother, Mount Bogdo and Lake Baskunchak.
In the 13-15 centuries, the Astrakhan region was part of the most powerful medieval state of the Golden Horde. In Sarai-Batu, excavations of the settlement, called selityrennoye settlement, were carried out. Today, all buildings have been restored. Tourists are given a unique opportunity to get in touch with history.
An hour and a half drive from Astrakhan is the village of Altynzhar. Its inhabitants carefully preserve the traditions of the Kazakhs of the Lower Volga region. Here is the regional cultural center. Kurmangazy Sagyrbayeva. Tourists are invited to visit the museum, attend master classes on installing a yurt or cooking Kazakh donuts. Then, for the welcome guests, a “dastarkhan” (table with treats) is served in a yurt or cafe.
Staying in a 5-star hotel complex, guests always return to cozy rooms. Comfortable beds will allow you to sleep before the next eventful day.
