The Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 is located in a charming and exclusive area, at the very heart of St. Petersburg, on the Moika River, opposite the renowned Hermitage Museum. The hotel is just two minutes walk from Nevsky Prospect, close to all major sites and shopping. Pulkovo Airport is only thirty minutes away. The Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 is housed in a Petersburg mansion, designed by Basil von Witte in 1853, during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I. The classical facade of the building has been faithfully retained, while the interior has been entirely reconstructed, and decorated with antiques of the period, to provide the ultimate in hotel accommodation. The Bellevue bar on the 9th floor has spectacular views over the St Petersburg skyline, The Beau Rivage restaurant offers fine dining and The Von Witte lounge and bar has a log fireplace and is the perfect place to relax. There is a rooftop relaxation centre with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and massage, 24-hour room service and a concierge service, for tours and excursions to the city's many famous museums and palaces, and tickets to the opera, ballet and concert performances.