Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is set to launch a new hotel and spa in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2013.

Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg is set within a 19th-century Russian royal palace and the interiors have been restored to their original 1820 design.

Located in the Admiralteysky district, the hotel will feature 177 guestrooms, including 26 suites.

The hotel's spa is set within a triangular courtyard and provides treatments dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation.

Spanning four levels, the spa will feature six treatment rooms including a couple's suite with a private lounge.

The top level of the spa boasts a relaxation pool, a vitality pool, an experience shower, a dry sauna and a Russian-style sauna.

Skincare, massage, manicures and pedicures will all be on offer to guests.

The hotel will feature two signature restaurants including Italian restaurant Percorso and Sintoho serving Asian cuisine.

Other facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre and a business centre