July 7 in St. Petersburg will be the grand opening of the first Russian hotel luxury network Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Five-star "Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace" is located in the restored Lobanov-Rostovsky house - the former noble residence erected in 1817-1820 under the project of Auguste Montferrand. For residents and guests of the Northern capital, this architectural monument is better known as the "house with lions" opposite the St. Isaac's Cathedral

The new hotel will offer its guests luxurious rooms and impeccable service, which are famous for establishments of the Four Seasons network. It has 151 rooms and 26 suites, three restaurants, a four-story spa, a ballroom for 350 people and seven conference rooms. In addition, the Xander bar, offering forty kinds of vodka, a dozen types of champagne, caviar and other delicious snacks, will be located on the first floor of the hotel. The chef of the hotel has been appointed two-star Michelin Andrea Accordi.

The minimum price for one night for an advance reservation is currently 13,000 rubles.

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