Encounter a different St. Petersburg with Four Seasons Hotel

Starting October 1, 2019, Chinese tourists can visit Russia’s cultural capital and the surrounding region by e-visa. With simple online form filled, the application can be made no later than four and no earlier than 20 days before the expected date of entry. The visa is valid for stays in St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad Region for up to eight days. St. Petersburg is a city with a long history and charming architecture, magnificent palaces and great antiquities are without doubt the symbol for the city. Set out and unlock the mystery of St. Petersburg!

When it comes to St. Petersburg, many people's first reaction is the Winter Palace. Winter Palace was the official residence of the Russian Emperors. Today, the palace and its precincts form the Hermitage Museum, which is the second-largest museum in the world. Thanks to Catherine the Great’s love of art collecting, an overwhelming collection of art is housed in this splendid palace graced with unsurpassed views. Besides, Peterhof Palace is also a must-see attraction in St. Petersburg. Built as a summer retreat for Peter the Great, this gorgeous park is also called Summer Palace which has lots of the original marble statues and sculptures. Corresponding to Peterhof Palace, Catherine Palace is another summer palace conducted for Catherine I of Russia’s pleasure. Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this palace is exquisite with the most prestigious Amber Room inside the palace.

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Also, the Lion Palace, known among city residents as the House with Lions, is another remarkable building for which construction started 200 years ago. In 2015, following a meticulous restoration, Lion Palace became Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg, and today, the 19th Century royal residence remains one of the most spectacular palace hotels in the country. Immediately positioned among Russia’s finest hotels, Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg provides the dream luxury accommodation experience with 183 stylish rooms including 26 suites. In this opulent styling hotel, guests can enjoy exquisite cuisine and soothing spa inside the imperial Russia palace, or discover exclusive experience with insider secrets from expert Concierges.

Culinary Experience

Asian Cuisine at Sintoho

Crab from Singapore, sushi from Tokyo, dim sum from Hong Kong, this modern and lively Asian restaurant combines the authentic flavours of these three capitals. In the classic setting of this restaurant, guests can enjoy avant-garde dishes with genuine and intense aromas. This is a completely unique experience as the dishes affect all five human senses.

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St. Petersburg’s Best Wine Cellar

Five years of teamwork on the wine lists of the restaurants at Four Seasons Lion Palace St. Petersburg lead to winning the prestigious Wine Spectator Awards. Percorso, the Italian restaurant, received two glasses (Best of Award of Excellence) and Asian-inspired Sintoho got one glass (Award of Excellence). There are only ten restaurants in Russia who can boast of these titles.

Luceo Spa

Constructed within a triangular courtyard of the original Lion Palace, a four-level luxury spa offers superior skincare and massage therapies. Expert manicures and pedicures are also available, and eight spa treatment rooms include a deluxe couples’ suite with a private lounge. Luceo Spa is the only holistic spa in the city and it has been named Russia’s Best Hotel Spa four years in a row according to the World Spa Awards (2015-2018).

Concierge Service and Extraordinary Experiences

To show the guests the magic of St. Petersburg, the Hotel team arranges private access to iconic landmarks, an evening ride down the city’s beguiling canals, extraordinary dinners in the historic palaces and a delicious caviar degustation with champagne.

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Private access to the State Hermitage

Being a proud sponsor of the State Hermitage, the hotel team has an exclusive before-after-hours access to the main building and as well as opportunity to arrange a private tour with the curator of the exhibition.

Dine like a tsar – Caviar degustation

Sit down for a Russian-caviar degustation at the Tea Lounge, where you can sample the nutty flavours and creamy textures of seven different variations of one of the most valuable foods in the world, served with traditional condiments. Better yet? Take this decadent experience a step further with a vodka tasting.

Boat tour and Opening of the bridges

Weave through the rivers and canals in a private chaffeured boat, enjoying the scenery and a Champagne toast with canapes prepared by the hotel’s Executive Chef. You will be amazed how different St. Petersburg looks from the water.

To discover all these exclusive experience in St. Petersburg, guests can enjoy the “Russian Gateway” offer during Sep 23 – Dec 22, 2019. Make reservation at least 7 days in advance, 15% off room rate is available.

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