Hotel Bristol Palace

Overview

Located in an elegant turn-of-the-century palace in the very heart of Genoa on Via XX Settembre, the Bristol Palace is a four-star hotel just a few steps away from the most important offices and exhibition sites, such as Palazzo Ducale, Carlo Felice theatre, the most prestigious shops, museums and, last but not least, the largest aquarium in Europe.

Ever since its opening in 1905, it has been one of the most prominent hotels in Genoa, and it is well-known on an international level for the quality and excellence of the services it offers.

During last year's renovation its elegance and exclusiveness were blended with a modern and functional conception of hospitality.

Its 133 rooms and suites, all different the one from the other, provide comfortable luxury and all modern services. Guestrooms are perfectly proportioned, elegantly styled and offer a classic elegance enhanced by careful attention to details. Eight meeting and reception rooms and the Giotto Restaurant, with its frescoed ceiling and large outdoor terrace, complete the offer.

History

The hotel is linked to the name of Alfred Hitchcock, who was a frequent guest. According to a legend, he was inspired by the impressive elliptical staircase of this marble palace which then appeared in his film "Vertigo".

We are in Via XX Settembre, in the center, a stone's throw from Palazzo Ducale and Piazza de Ferrari, the Carlo Felice theater and the most important museums and palaces of Genoa and the famous Rolli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: you can't claim to have visited Genoa unless you were here, in contact with the inner soul of the city. Built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, Via XX Settembre is a series of elegant buildings, aand the Bristol Palace is among them. Since its opening in 1905, the Bristol has been considered one of the most prestigious hotels in the city: the high society of Genoa chose it as the setting for sophisticated and legendary parties and an exclusive restaurant. This location of great charm attracted such guests as Gabriele D'Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello and Emperor Hirohito.

Its reputation did not not save it from the upheavals of history: during the Second World War, the Germans occupied it as their headquarters, building a secret tunnel to the port of Genoa. Then, after the war, the Italian Committee for the Liberation of Northern Italy made it their headquarters.

Beautifully restored, today it retains its original structures and precious furnishings. In fact, in March 2014, with the efforts of Duetorrihotels Group, extensive renovations gave it back the former Nouveau and Art Deco glory: precious objects and furniture of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century came back to life. Today you can admire the sumptuous lounges Napoleon III, marble floors and walls in the banqueting and conference hall, the original ancient floors in the conference rooms and Giotto's Restaurant, where you can dine surrounded by stuccoes and frescoes. Sala Michelangelo, an old reading room of the hotel, preserved the large mirror, sconces on the walls and the central chandelier, a testimony to luxury that surrounded the important guests of the Hotel. It is proved by the images of time in the Grand Bristol Hôtel de Genes Guide, a precious book in French, one of Illustres Reynaud Guides.

The Hotel is a member of "Historical Places of Italy", a cultural association sponsored by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, that aims to enhance and protect the oldest and most prestigious localities through cultural, tourism and publishing initiatives. These hotels, restaurants, taverns, confectioners, grapperie, literary cafés for at least seventy years were the protagonists or even creators of Italian history – through the events that took place there and the people who participated in those events.

Meetings & Events

With its 8 meeting rooms, all lit naturally, the Bristol can host meetings and conferences up to 200 people.

All rooms are equipped with overhead projectors, movable flip charts, fixed and wireless microphones, TV screens, DVD players, sound systems, video projectors (on request), PCs (on request) and wifi internet connections. You can also have audio/video recording and translations booths.

Restaurant - Food & Beverage

Elegant and refined atmosphere at Restaurant Giotto with a rich menu proposal and our à la carte menu offered both at lunch and at dinner.

Taste our special Ligurian cousin or Italian dishes like as Ligurian-style octopus’ tentacle on mashed potatoes with a saffron scent, Recco trofiette (fresh pasta) with pesto or a second courses with meat or fresh fish. Strong attention is devoted to children with a special dedicated menu. On request, we can also provide dishes suitable to persons suffering from the celiac disease.

During the warm months our Giotto Restaurant becomes even more special! It doubles its spaces with our open Terrace. The two sails that shelter it from the hot Italian sun render it a one of a kind location.