Historic Hotels in Venice and Verona
Hotel Danieli. Venice.
A favourite with aristocrats on the grand tour, The Danieli was also something of a preferred haunt for literary icons. Read more about the Hotel Danieli in Venice.
A favourite with aristocrats on the grand tour, The Danieli was also something of a preferred haunt for literary icons. Read more about the Hotel Danieli in Venice.
Westin Europa and Regina. Venice.
One of the largest hotels in Venice (and also one of its most celebrated), The Europa and Regina evolved from a number of buildings of which one was where Rossini’s first opera is reputed to have been performed.
One of the largest hotels in Venice (and also one of its most celebrated), The Europa and Regina evolved from a number of buildings of which one was where Rossini’s first opera is reputed to have been performed.
Gritti Palace. Venice.
Undoubtedly one of the most famous hotels in Europe, let alone Venice, Ernest Hemingway had only great words to say of The Gritti Palace.
Undoubtedly one of the most famous hotels in Europe, let alone Venice, Ernest Hemingway had only great words to say of The Gritti Palace.
Locanda Vivaldi. Venice.
Even those with just a passing interest in classical music should have no difficulty in identifying the historic significance of this little hotel near to St Marks Square.
Even those with just a passing interest in classical music should have no difficulty in identifying the historic significance of this little hotel near to St Marks Square.
Londra Palace. Venice.
Many great writers and composers have found inspiration in Venice, and it was at the Londra Palace that one of the latter wrote much of his Fourth Symphony in 1877.
Many great writers and composers have found inspiration in Venice, and it was at the Londra Palace that one of the latter wrote much of his Fourth Symphony in 1877.
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli. Venice.
Not only was this palace once home to a Venetian Doge, but former tenants include the family of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Not only was this palace once home to a Venetian Doge, but former tenants include the family of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Al Ponte Antico. Venice.
If it isn’t a connection to historic clientele that makes this former palace so special as a hotel, what is it? The answer, quite simply, is that it possesses outstanding Venetian period charm.
If it isn’t a connection to historic clientele that makes this former palace so special as a hotel, what is it? The answer, quite simply, is that it possesses outstanding Venetian period charm.
Luna Baglioni. Venice.
In a city which boasts many ancient hotels, to actually be the oldest of them all is quite remarkable indeed. But, then again, anywhere connected with the Knights Templar usually is.
In a city which boasts many ancient hotels, to actually be the oldest of them all is quite remarkable indeed. But, then again, anywhere connected with the Knights Templar usually is.
Villa Condulmer. Treviso.
Ronald Reagan was an esteemed former guest at Villa Condulmer, but its historic claim-to-fame relates to a great 19th century composer.
Ronald Reagan was an esteemed former guest at Villa Condulmer, but its historic claim-to-fame relates to a great 19th century composer.
Il Sogno di Giulietta. Verona.
It isn’t a specific connection to a figure from history that makes this remarkable little place so special. Rather more, it’s a geographical association with a scene from the greatest love story ever told.
It isn’t a specific connection to a figure from history that makes this remarkable little place so special. Rather more, it’s a geographical association with a scene from the greatest love story ever told.
Due Torri Verona. Verona.
Reputed to have 14th century origins, this Verona landmark has welcomed the likes of Goethe in its long and illustrious history.
Reputed to have 14th century origins, this Verona landmark has welcomed the likes of Goethe in its long and illustrious history.
Hotel Excelsior. Venice.
Page to follow. Famous former guests include: Sir Winston Churchill Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Famous former guests include: Sir Winston Churchill Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
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