Built in 1901, the Radisson SAS Astorija Hotel enjoys a prestigious central location on City Hall Square opposite St Casimir's church and has hosted royalty, movie stars, and heads of state including President George W. Bush. The ornate stonework of its impressive exterior complements the Baroque buildings of Vilnius' old town. The 120 classically decorated, air-conditioned guestrooms feature dark, polished furniture and plush fabrics and soft furnishings in bold, rich colours, embellished with traditional patterns. All rooms have work desks with computer modem points and direct-dial phones, cable television, wireless Internet access, minibars and private bathrooms with telephones and hair dryers.
Peace and relaxation awaits hotel guests in the extensive on site health club, which incorporates an indoor pool, fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub. The restaurant offers modern, international dishes while the glassed-in lobby bar serves a wide range of beers and spirits. A computer corner by the lobby offers high-speed Internet access for a fee and facilities for business guests include six conference rooms, secretarial services and computer rental. The hotel's front desk is open round the clock and guests preferring to dine in the privacy of their own rooms can rely on 24-hour room service. Local information and tour advice are available from the concierge and guests arriving by car will appreciate free on site parking. The hotel is ideally located for exploring the historic attractions of Lithuania's capital city. The Gates of Dawn, the Holocaust museum, Vilnius Cathedral and the statue of famous Lithuanian Frank Zappa are all within a kilometre of the hotel, while the National Museum of Lithuania and the Applied Arts Museum are within two kilometres. Further afield, Trakai, the scenic lakeside town and old Lithuanian capital, lies 28 kilometres away. Vilnius airport is five kilometres and from the hotel. City buses and taxis are available for transfer from the airport to the centre of Vilnius.