Russia is the world's largest country, spanning eleven time zones from Europe to Asia. From the grandeur of Moscow's Red Square and St. Petersburg's palaces to the Trans-Siberian Railway and Lake Baikal, Russia offers unparalleled cultural heritage, dramatic landscapes, and unique experiences.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
St. Petersburg's most storied luxury hotel dating from 1875 on Nevsky Prospekt, hosting Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky. The art nouveau interiors, European Restaurant with live music, and impeccable butler service make it Russia's finest classic hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
Overlooking Red Square from Tverskaya Street, the Ritz-Carlton combines Red Square views with opulent interiors featuring Russian art. The O2 Lounge on the 12th floor offers Moscow's best panoramic terrace dining.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow
Occupying the restored 1930s Hotel Moskva building on Manezhnaya Square, steps from the Kremlin. The hotel blends Soviet neoclassical architecture with contemporary luxury and features the stunning Moscow lobby lounge.
Kempinski Hotel Moika 22
Restored 19th-century mansion on the Moika River embankment, 200 metres from the Hermitage. The elegant Bellevue Brasserie dining room and personalised service epitomise St. Petersburg luxury at its most refined.
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow
Moscow's most spectacular contemporary tower hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows and the legendary City Space Bar on the 34th floor offering 360-degree city panoramas. Modern design and Swiss precision service.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
White Rabbit
Moscow's most celebrated restaurant on the 16th floor of the Smolensky Passage with panoramic city views. Chef Vladimir Mukhin reimagines Russian haute cuisine — Kamchatka crab, Altai deer, and Volga sturgeon with avant-garde techniques. Consistently ranked among World's 50 Best.
Cafe Pushkin
Moscow's most romantic restaurant in a 19th-century mansion on Tverskoy Boulevard, serving 24 hours. The library-themed interior, white-gloved waiters, and exquisitely prepared Russian imperial cuisine make it an unmissable Moscow experience.
Cococo St. Petersburg
Award-winning St. Petersburg restaurant championing hyperlocal Russian produce from small farmers and foragers. Chef Igor Grishechkin creates seasonal tasting menus using ingredients many Russians have never heard of — Karelian mushrooms, Pskov lake perch, Arctic cloudberries.
Bellevue Brasserie (Kempinski Moika 22)
St. Petersburg's most elegant hotel restaurant with Moika River canal views, serving French-influenced European cuisine with premium Russian ingredients. The private dining room overlooks the river and palace embankment.
Selfie Restaurant Moscow
Contemporary Moscow restaurant by chef Anatoly Kazakov with an intimate dining room and a market-driven menu focusing on sustainable Russian ingredients. The restaurant's philosophy of sourcing directly from small Russian producers has earned widespread critical acclaim.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Hermitage Private Evening Tour
Exclusive after-hours guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum when the public has gone, with expert art historian guides explaining masterpieces in empty galleries. Private access to restricted Treasure Gallery with gold and Scythian artifacts included.
Bolshoi Theatre Royal Box
Attending ballet or opera from the historic Imperial Box or premium orchestra seats at Moscow's legendary Bolshoi Theatre. The newly restored red and gold auditorium is among the world's most magnificent opera houses — book months in advance.
Trans-Siberian Luxury Rail Journey
Travel across Russia's 9,000km Trans-Siberian route in the Golden Eagle luxury train with en-suite cabins, restaurant cars, and expert lecturers. Excursions at Lake Baikal, Mongolian border, and historic stations break up the legendary journey.
Helicopter Tour to Kamchatka Valley of Geysers
Exclusive helicopter expedition from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to the Valley of Geysers and Uzon Caldera — accessible only by air. Includes private guide, special access permits, and champagne picnic in an active volcanic landscape.
Banya Experience at Sandunovskie Baths
Luxurious private banya session at Moscow's historic Sandunovskie Baths, open since 1806. High-class steam rooms with marble interiors, Siberian birch veniks (birch whisks), ice-cold plunge pools, and refreshments in opulent 19th-century surroundings.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Sandunovskie Baths
Moscow's most legendary historic banya complex dating from 1806 with ornate Art Nouveau interiors. Private luxury suites offer steam room, hot tub, plunge pool, and birch whisk treatment in palatial surroundings. The high-class section is an architectural treasure.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow Spa
Award-winning urban spa in the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow offering Russian signature treatments including banya-inspired rituals, Siberian herb wraps, and massages incorporating traditional Russian healing ingredients. The indoor pool overlooks Alexandrovsky Garden.
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe Spa
Elegant spa retreat in St. Petersburg's finest hotel with a signature caviar facial treatment using Ossetra caviar extracts, hot stone massages, and steam room. Post-treatment relaxation on the terrace overlooking Mikhailovsky Garden.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from $80-150/hour in Moscow and St. Petersburg; Yandex Premium or Gett Business for luxury ride-hailing; premium black car services available from major hotels
- Air
- Helicopter transfers between Moscow city and airports from $500-800; private jet charters within Russia from $5,000/hour; charter flights to Kamchatka and remote destinations
- Airport
- VIP terminal services at Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports from $200/person including private lounge, fast-track immigration, and dedicated baggage handling