"Spacious rooms furnished in modern Scandinavian style are delightful, but guests spend most of their time in the glass-roofed spa, with a pool in the style of an ancient Roman bath." Full review

"Far less a hotel and more a self-contained spa resort, this huge complex is tucked away on a quiet side street just back from the Strelka."

"This upscale hotel is located just over the palace bridge on Vasilievsky Island." Full review

"This is the best of several hotels in the city run by Finnish chain Sokos because of its excellent spa and fitness centre with a wonderful large swimming pool and saunas." Full review