Stunning restoration of Lobanova-Rostovskaya Palace marks first Four Seasons hotel in Russia.

After a years-long, meticulous restoration and conversion to a luxury hotel, the "House of Lions" is set to be reborn as "Even as our reservations books fill with the names of Russians and international travellers who want to be among the first to stay here, no one is anticipating this opening more than our staff, who cannot wait to welcome guests and show off our magnificent Hotel," says Martin Rhomberg, general manager of the 177-room Hotel. "We promise, it will be well worth the wait."

Travellers aren't the only ones who are looking forward to the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace. With five weddings already scheduled to take place in the Hotel's sumptuous Montferrand Grand Ballroom, Four Seasons is set to become the city's preferred address for social functions as well as corporate events.

As a special welcome for meeting planners, the Hotel has announced a Group Value Offer featuring excellent savings and bonuses.

For individuals, Four Seasons is now confirming arrivals as of July 7, 2013 for online bookings, with a special Bed and Breakfast rate also available.

So Much to Look Forward To

Palatial accommodations are just the beginning at Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace, which will continue to unveil new surprises in the coming months. The Hotel's first guests will gather in the glass-roofed atrium for international selections and Russian favourites in Tea Lounge, which will also offer an elegant Afternoon Tea.

Xander Bar, named for the ruling tsar at the time of the palace's construction, invites locals and guests to a cozy lounge for cocktails, cigars and zakuski (appetizers).

In late July, Four Seasons will reveal a new concept in Asian cuisine at Sintoho, named for Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong, just three of the destinations inspiring its cuisine. Then, in fall, Michelin-starred Executive Chef Andrea Accordi will welcome gourmands to Percorso, which means "journey" in his mother language of Italian.

Also coming later in the year will be the city's most lavish full service Spa, LUCEO. While construction of the four-storey facility in the palace's triangular central space is completed, the menu of traditional and contemporary therapies will be previewed in an exclusive Spa Suite, or in the privacy of one's guest room.