Mandara Spa will operate a spa at the Lotte Hotel in Saint Petersburg, Russia, set to open in mid-2017.

The five-star property is situated near Saint Isaac’s Square, and constructed on the historically significant location of Yakunchikova’s mansion, built in 1849.

The original building design was drawn up by the French architect Adrian Robin and has reportedly housed famous historical figures such as John Quincy Adams, the first US ambassador to Russia and later the sixth US President, and the Russian writer Nikolai Gogol.

Architects plan to preserve the building’s historical front face and walls, while modifying the interiors. Korean-based Lotte Hotels & Resorts will manage the hotel.

The Mandara Spa will be a 440sq m (4,736sq ft) Asian-inspired facility with a contemporary, luxurious decor that reflects elements of Russian style.

It will include a double spa suite with hydrobath and steam shower, three single treatment rooms, changing rooms with sauna, a swimming pool and a fitness centre.

The spa menu will focus on offering each guest a unique spa experience, and will feature Mandara’s signature spa rituals and massages as well as European face and body treatments.

This is the second Russian spa for Mandara, which also has operated a spa in the Lotte Group’s 300-bedroom Lotte Hotel Moscow since 2010.