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St_Petersburg Russia

This 213-room hotel is in a great position opposite St Isaac's Cathedral.

ROOMS The bedrooms are stylishly understated and have views of the city or an internal courtyard. Ten new Ambassador suites designed by Olga Polizzi opened last autumn.

FOOD Contemporary Russian cuisine is served at Davidov restaurant and cocktails in the 24-hour Kandinsky bar.

SERVICE

FACILITIES There's a gym and spa with a sauna and Turkish bath.

COST Doubles from 12,250 roubles (about £240)

39 Bolshaya Morskaya, St Petersburg, Russia (00 7 812 494 5757; www.roccofortecollection.com)