Historic Hotels in Liguria and Piemonte
Hotel Splendido. Portofino, Liguria.
Its famous former clientele may be largely from the mid-20th century, but Hotel Splendido boasts a heritage stretching back several hundred years.
Its famous former clientele may be largely from the mid-20th century, but Hotel Splendido boasts a heritage stretching back several hundred years.
Imperiale Palace Hotel. Santa Maria Ligure, Liguria.
Unlike most hotels featured on Nights in the Past which claim associations to famous figures, this one deserves recognition on account of a significant historic event.
Unlike most hotels featured on Nights in the Past which claim associations to famous figures, this one deserves recognition on account of a significant historic event.
La Sosta di Ottone III. Levanto, Liguria
The existing building may be in excess of 500 years old, but it is the actual site which possesses an even more ancient significance.
The existing building may be in excess of 500 years old, but it is the actual site which possesses an even more ancient significance.
Grand Hotel Majestic. Verbania, Piemonte.
This Lake Maggiore hotel can claim to have been frequented by two of classical music’s most notable icons. See our page devoted to Grand Hotel Majestic.
This Lake Maggiore hotel can claim to have been frequented by two of classical music’s most notable icons. See our page devoted to Grand Hotel Majestic.
Castello di Sinio. Near Alba, Piemonte.
One can use cliches such as “step back in time” and “off the beaten track” with impunity to describe this ancient place. After all, such descriptions would be as accurate for here as anywhere.
One can use cliches such as “step back in time” and “off the beaten track” with impunity to describe this ancient place. After all, such descriptions would be as accurate for here as anywhere.
Palazzo Lovera. Cuneo, Piemonte.
An ancient townhouse, Palazzo Lovera boasts historic connections of both a papal and regal nature. Discover more about Cuneo’s Palazzo Lovera.
An ancient townhouse, Palazzo Lovera boasts historic connections of both a papal and regal nature. Discover more about Cuneo’s Palazzo Lovera.
Castello San Giuseppe. Chiaverano, Piemonte.
Ginger Rogers is said to have once stayed at this Piedmont fortress, and the earlier famous figures to have also spent time within its walls are of a similarly artistic hue.
Ginger Rogers is said to have once stayed at this Piedmont fortress, and the earlier famous figures to have also spent time within its walls are of a similarly artistic hue.
Hotel Cannobio. Cannobio, Piemonte.
A historic little inn in a historic little town, Hotel Cannobio might just be of interest to those interested in the life and times of Giuseppe Verdi.
A historic little inn in a historic little town, Hotel Cannobio might just be of interest to those interested in the life and times of Giuseppe Verdi.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Liguria or Piemonte that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.
