Live like royals in St Petersburg

For years St Petersburg has lacked top-notch hotels, says Ruth Jackson. But that's all changed with Four Seasons' recently renovated Lion Palace.

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St Petersburg is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world but until recently it lagged somewhat in terms of accommodation. Only two hotels offered quality five-star service the Astoria and the Kempinski. But that's all changed now. The Four Seasons has completed its renovation of the Lion Palace built in the early 1800s for Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky creating a truly luxurious hotel in the city.

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Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Ruth Jackson-Kirby is a freelance personal finance journalist with 17 years’ experience, writing about everything from savings accounts and credit cards to pensions, property and pet insurance.

Ruth started her career at MoneyWeek after graduating with an MA from the University of St Andrews, and she continues to contribute regular articles to our personal finance section. After leaving MoneyWeek she went on to become deputy editor of Moneywise before becoming a freelance journalist.

Ruth writes regularly for national publications including The Sunday Times, The Times, The Mail on Sunday and Good Housekeeping, among many other titles both online and offline.