Hotel Kempinski (St. Petersburg) ... and shopping. The Kempinski 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. Rooms. The Kempinski Hotel has 23 suites and 174 guestrooms. The hotel offers a wide range of luxury accommodation designed especially to meet the needs of the modern traveller and businessman. Restaurant. The Kempinski Hotel Saint Petersburg offers its guests an appealing range of restaurants and bars. General. The hotel also offers numerous services for conferences and banquets. The Relaxation Centre offers a fully equipped fitness room, and a spa area offering various treatments and massage.