Hotel Bristol Palace
Genoa, Italy
Via XX Settembre, 35, Genoa, Italy, 16121
Original Property Opened in 1905
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2022
In the heart of the ancient city of Genoa, Italy, stands the Hotel Bristol Palace, an elegant structure nestled among some of the country's most impressive museums and historical buildings. Hotel Bristol Palace is an Art Nouveau landmark that has been the cultural hub for life in Genoa for over 100 years. Thanks to careful restoration work, this hotel's former glory shines, making it clear why it was known as the prime destination for high society parties and banquets. Hotel Bristol Palace with its unique architecture and features, such as the elliptical staircase said to have inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, has been a source of inspiration for creatives and travelers alike. Hotel Bristol Palace is in a central location in Genoa for historical sites and museums, and the tasty authentic cuisine makes it a favorite destination among guests.
Discover
- Survey the elegant Art Nouveau structure of Hotel Bristol Palace that since the 20th century has been heart of the cultural heritage in Genoa. During the Belle Epoque era, Bristol Palace was host to lavish parties and banquets of high society.
- Observe the original vintage flooring in the conference rooms at Bristol Palace and dine surrounded by stuccoes and frescoes preserved and restored to its original structure.
- Look closely at one of the finest details of Bristol Palace; the elliptical and purely white staircase in Art Nouveau style. It’s aesthetic and optical perspective has been the inspiration for many movies over time including Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo.
Explore
- Stroll the Piazza De Ferrari, the main square located in the heart of Genoa and right next to Bristol Palace. The main attraction to the Piazza De Ferrari is the renowned fountain constructed in the center of the square in 1936. Its large bronze basin architectural design was done by Giuseppe Crosa di Vergagni.
- Explore the largest aquarium in Europe located in the neighborhood of Bristol Palace. A journey that takes its visitors though the largest exhibition of marine biology and ecosystems in Europe, the Acquario Di Genoa is home to 12,000 specimens.
- Enjoy the serenity of Cattedral di San Lorenzo, the most important church in Genoa built in 1098. The cathedral is dedicated to San Lorenzo Martire, who was one of the seven deacons in Rome under Pope Sixtus II.
Experience
- Gaze upon one of the most beautiful buildings in Italy: Genoa’s Royal Palace. The Palace is furnished with its original furniture and fine art from the 17th century that are still present in the sumptuous rooms. Genoa’s Royal Palace is a look into the past that tells the history of the city and the Genoese.
- Take a walk through the vibrant neighborhood of Boccadasse, an old mariners' village in Genoa. The city is designed with colorful pastel buildings built right on the port of the sea and medieval castles that add to its historic past. The neighborhood still consists of local fishermen doing their traditional work but has become a place tourists love to visit and explore the restaurant, bakeries, and art galleries.
- Tour one of Genoa’s most historical streets, Via Garibaldi. It is well known for its classical palaces built by the Genoese aristocracy during the Renaissance and it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the mid-1500s, Genoa was the prime city for the arts and became enriched with decorative stuccos, carved marble, beautiful gardens, elaborate fountains, and precious art collections. Via Garibaldi is home to majority of the museums that care for these priceless Genoese treasures.
- Learn how to make authentic Genoese pesto by taking a pesto cooking class right at Hotel Bristol Palace. Guests have the opportunity to learn how to make traditional pesto by talented chefs at the hotel.
Taste
- Encounter the birthplace of pesto. The base ingredient for any pesto is basil, specifically Genovese basil which is sweet in taste. The Trattoria Rosmarino serves the most popular pesto in Genoa due the locally sourced ingredients: pesto, salty parmesan cheese, pure Italian pine nuts and olive oil.
- Devour some of the best seafood Genoa has to offer! A short drive from Bristol Palace will take guests into Boccadasse, a quaint fishing village with fresh caught seafood daily. Tucked away in the village is Ristorante Crueza de Ma that serves up local's favorites: fried sardines and baby octopus.
- Try a slice of Italian pizza made with diet-friendly ingredients for those who love pizza but have allergies or intolerances to the traditional dough. Pizzeria 23 Febbraio mastered keeping the authentic taste of Italian pizza that is loved by the world with creating a dough made with wheat, soy, and rice flour that makes it more digestible for guests to consume. The dough is fermented for 72 hours and once ready, can be topped with a variety of toppings including the fan favorite caramelized onions and Pecorino Romano cream. A five minute drive from Bristol Palace, this pizzeria has a variety of options for all to enjoy.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
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Enjoy our daily champagne buffet breakfast in the restaurant.
Stay longer and receive additional discount off Best Available Rates. Rate is inclusive of breakfast, WiFi, Smart TV with Chromecast, access to fully equipped gym, service and tax. Breakfast is extra. Commissionable.
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Rate Includes: -Internet -Minibar (6 drinks) -Fitness -City tax is excluded (4.24 EUR per room per night) -Breakfast is excluded
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