Night 1 - 4: Hotel Astoria St. Petersburg, Russia Occupying an unrivaled setting on St. Isaac’s Square in the heart of the city center just a short walk from The State Hermitage Museum, the Hotel Astoria reveals the essence of Russia with an authentic experience while surrounding guests with modern comfort and elegance. Traditionally decorated guest rooms have wooden parquet flooring, air conditioning, satellite TV, high-speed Internet connection, electronic safe, refreshment center and a marble bathroom with hand-held and power showers, Italian toiletries, fluffy robes and slippers and hairdryer. The 7th-floor Gym offers TECNIOGYM XTPRO high-performance cardiovascular and aerobic equipment and the spa beckons with soothing treatments. The fashionable Russian restaurant, Davidov, overlooking St Isaac’s Square, enjoys an excellent reputation for contemporary cuisine and Russian classics.
Night 5 - 7: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Moscow, Russia The Hotel Baltschug Kempinski offers spectacular views of the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral from its location just across the Moskva River and it is close to all Moscow’s fascinating sights and premier attractions. Within its imposing 1989 façade, travelers find contemporary décor and up-to-the-minute amenities. Stylishly decorated guest rooms offer air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial satellite telephones, personal safe, bathrobes and slippers and complimentary in-room mineral water which is replenished daily. The hotel’s Health Club offers an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, modern exercise equipment, a sauna and massage services. Dining with panoramic, picture-perfect views of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin from Restaurant Baltschug is absolutely unforgettable. The readers of Travel + Leisure have voted the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski one of the 500 best hotels in the world.