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Located next to St.Isaac’s Cathedral and built by the same architect, Auguste de Montferrand in the 19th century, the historic Lion Palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel by Four Seasons.
The 183 spacious bedrooms with marble-clad bathrooms are traditional while feeling fresh, light and contemporary and some have stunning views towards St. Isaac’s or the Admiralty (supplements available on request). Dining options include ‘Percorso’, an excellent Italian restaurant, ‘Sintoho’ for Asian cuisine and a delicious afternoon tea is served in the glass-roofed atrium. There is an atmospheric wood-panelled bar and an extensive spa.
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