The Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg

"Equally impressive is the service (the hotel offers behind-the-scenes tours of the Mariinsky Theatre), the stunning four-story spa (including a banya, or Russian bath), and two of the best restaurants in town"

"Designed by Montferrand, the architect of next-door St Isaac’s Cathedral, and formely the home of Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky, the palace also has two attractively designed restaurants, a great bar, winter garden for afternoon tea and spa with plunge pool"

"Fine dining is offered in Asian and Italian restaurants, afternoon tea in a conservatory lounge, and vodka tastings in a lobby bar"

"Its Asian fusion styling is unique in a hotel restaurant here, and it is drawing rave reviews from local foodies for its dinner-only seatings"

"Rooms are immaculately appointed, the restaurants are sumptuous as well as sexy, there’s a gorgeous spa, and service is effortlessly slick"