The grand opening of LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG in September 2017 has become an important event in the history of the largest South Korean brand LOTTE GROUP and a symbol of strengthening friendship with Russia. From the very first days the hotel has earned an impeccable reputation as an icon of hospitality.
LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG welcomes the guests of the Northern capital in accordance with all the brand’s canons: luxurious interiors, innovative technologies and exquisite gastronomy.
Brand History & Design
LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG is currently the only LOTTE GROUP hotel located in a historic 19th century mansion on Isaac’s Square. At different times, great people lived and worked here: at the beginning of the 19th century it was the residence of the first US ambassador to the Russian Empire, a little later — the sixth US president DK Adams. When the building was occupied by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, N.V. Gogol served there.
For some time the building was used as the Manege where elite horses were exhibited. Therefore, LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG has a pleasant tradition to present little guests with a toy-horse symbolizing this time.
Rich history of the building inspired the new owners of the project to preserve the imperial spirit leaving the historic façade intact, while the interior was completely renovated using the latest technologies.
The most impressive decor elements of the hotel lobby is a huge chandelier made of Italian colored glass and a five-meter panel by famous St. Petersburg artists Y. Shelygov and I. Palkin depicting the Cathedral of the Savior on Spilled Blood as a symbol of St. Petersburg.
Today it‘s the most high-tech hotel among luxury hotels. In the year of its opening LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG was voted Europe’s Best New Hotel 2017. Design of LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG ismade in a classic style and amazes with its impeccable taste, in many ways echoing the Moscow LOTTE.
Key to Excellence
The hotel has 150 rooms, all designed by the Japanese studio Naoko Horii Design Concepts. The interiors are made with marble, natural wood and furnished with luxurious Italian furniture, exquisite German textiles, English carpets, 11 types of pillows.
A Smart Home system allows you to control the lighting and air conditioning of a room using a wall panel, which provides guests with incomparable comfort.
Guests are offered rooms in two concepts: “classic”, located on the second and third floors of the hotel and “modern” — on the fourth and fifth floors.
A special adornment of the hotel are 7 rooms of the “suite” category including the “Presidential Suite” and “Executive Suites” with magnificent window-view of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the monument to Nicholas I and the Mariinsky Palace.
All rooms regardless of category are equipped with a coffee machine, a tea station, a minibar, free Wi-Fi, bath accessories, Molton Brown cosmetics and BVLGARI in the suites.
In the Photo: Mary Lechitskaya, senior concierge, member of Les Clefs d’Or Russia
One of the most important advantages of LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG is a concierge service — members of golden keys “Les Clefs d’Or” — which is always ready to help in any oganizational matter, to offer exciting excursions around the city both on foot and on a comfortable branded boat LOTTE along the canals of St. Petersburg as well as to share interesting facts about the history of the hotel.
“Not everyone knows that the name LOTTE comes from the female name Charlotte. The founder of the hotel chain was very fond of V.A. Goethe’s “The Suffering of Young Werther” with its heroine — girl named Charlotte. He immortalized all her purity and beauty by giving the name LOTTE to his company cutting the name by half”, — tells Senior Concierge & owner of the Golden Keys since 2018 Mary Lechitskaya, who‘s been working in the hotel busines
Gourmet Alliance
LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG offers its guests four gastronomic concepts, each of which is unique in its own way: The Lounge, MEGUMI, L TERRASA restaurants and Siniy Most bar.
The Lounge being one of the most elegant restaurants in St. Petersburg, is proud of its majestic stained glass dome of Italian craftsmen depicting Asiatic lilies.
In the mornings truly superb breakfasts including European, Russian and Asian cuisines are served here.
A rich assortment of cold snacks includes meat and fish delicacies, caviar, gourmet cheese, fresh vegetables and exotic fruits.
A variety of egg dishes is offered for a main — brioche with scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, benedict with salmon or ham, croissant with poached egg as well as hot gyoza, Japanese rice with kimchi and nori and others. Freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and sparkling wines are indispensable companions to your morning meal.
Much attention is paid to healthy eating: yoghurts, chia puddings, cereals (with regular and alternative milk), nuts, muesli could be always found among buffet variety.
Delicious puff pastries, Viennese waffles and lush cottage cheesecakes will be a great addition to coffee or tea. Dessert of the day is offered daily.
The Lounge offers an A la Carte menu all day long and you can also enjoy the Tea Ceremony with miniature snacks, cakes, premium tea blends and a glass of sparkling wine.
On request of the guest breakfasts and tea ceremony can be ordered in the room.
Those who wants to pamper themselves with champagne and taste a menu from the hotel’s chef Anatoly Ivanov with the backdrop of dizzying panoramic views, are welcome at the L TERRASA bar located on the hotel’s rooftop.
The time spent at L TERRASA with its breathtaking views of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the monument to Nicholas I, the Moika River and the mosaic of St. Petersburg rooftops will leave wonderful memories.
In case of frequently changing weather in St. Petersburg a covered lounge area with full wind protection is provided.
In addition to favorites among Mediterranean and Asian dishes, guests can enjoy a special Japanese-style menu inspired by the bestsellers of MEGUMI Restaurant.
Salad with tuna tataki with avocado, carrots and soy sauce (1600 rubles) — a dish recommended by the chef.
A large selection of sushi and sushi-rolls with its variety will find an admirer in each guest.
Smoked eel and cream cheese (1100 rubles) or Spicy rolls with salmon (850 rubles) are the ones of the most popular combinations.
Among the hot plates grilled dishes have gained particular popularity.
A juicy Salmon steak with arugula, cherry tomatoes and parmesan (1,750 rubles) will perfectly complement a glass of Anthony’s Hill White Zinfandel/California rose wine (600 rubles / 150 ml).
You should definitely look into the cocktail list, where you can find interesting author’s combinations. The traditional Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail is presented berry version BERRY CAIPIRINHA — Golden cachaza, strawberry, blueberry, lime, raspberry (950 rubles);
One of the Signature cocktails SUMMER GARDEN based on tequila with egg white and violets (700 rubles);
BUTTERFLY FIZZ — Vodka cocktail with bright and refreshing notes of citrus, sage and blue Thai tea (700 rubles)
SINIY MOST — blue Curaçao “lagoon” combined with vodka, Cointreau and white wine (700 rubles).
Dream Spa & Fitness
Relaxation at LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG cannot be imagined without visiting the MANDARA SPA chain of salons, where the Balinese traditions of body care are fully preserved.
It offers four massage rooms, a relaxing pool and lounge area with all treatments in the center performed by four specialists from the Bali island.
For sport-addicted guests the hotel offers an spacious gym-zone with TECHNOGYM brand cardio & weight machines and refreshing drinks.
For 2020 LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG is the only hotel in St. Petersburg awarded a 5-star rank according to the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, which has existed since 1985 and is highly trusted all over the world, what is a special honor and pride of the entire LOTTE HOTEL ST.PETERSBURG team.
LOTTE HOTEL ST. PETERSBURG
Address: St. Petersburg, Antonenko lane, 2
Tel .: +7 812 336 10 00 53, +7 812 244 09 38
Instagram: @lottehotel_spb
Editor-in-chief: Patricia Kolari
Technical Director: Evgeny Fedorov
Text writer: Marina Timoshevskaya Photos: EATWEEK
