Bristol Palace, Liberty elegance and technology

04-08-2021 | Style & Culture

Written by: Digital Gran Tour

Genova is one of the most beautiful and vibrant Italian cities, a crossroads of people constantly on the move, a seaport full of opportunities. Bristol Palace, since its opening in 1905, has always brilliantly embraced this urban vocation, hosting personalities from every corner of the world. A Liberty-style hotel chosen by high society at the beginning of the twentieth century as the setting for legendary parties and an exclusive restaurant, the Bristol maintains an elegance that stands the test of time, evident in every room and suite.

One of the suites at the Bristol Palace

How to meet guests’ desires

Bringing together history, luxury, gastronomic tradition, and new technologies is one of the specialties of the Bristol Palace. Its secret lies in preserving the excellence of tradition while continually renewing itself to stay one step ahead. The guiding compass is the guests themselves, with their needs: for example, the hotel has embraced visitors’ desire for spacious environments, the ability to balance work and leisure through technology, and an ideal starting point for exploring the surroundings. After all, Genova appeals to sports enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers—who can choose between the sea in front and the mountains behind—and is a destination suited to every kind of traveler.

Exploring the rooms and suites

Let’s take a closer look at the interiors: there are 133 rooms, including 5 suites, most of them furnished in Liberty style, fully renovated and completely soundproofed. Family rooms are also available, spacious and equipped with cribs and beds for children. The suites, rich in design details and antique furniture reflecting the hotel’s historic past, feature a large living area with a sofa, writing desk, desk, armchairs, and a separate entrance from the bedroom to ensure maximum privacy. To meet the growing demand for space, two new XXL suites have recently been introduced: the bedroom alone measures 56 square meters. They feature a pleasant veranda overlooking Piazza De Ferrari and are ready to accommodate a group of friends or a large family, with two large double beds and a sofa bed, at the Bristol Palace.

Finally, one of the crown jewels of the Bristol Palace is the Entertainment Suite, entirely dedicated to enthusiasts of virtual gaming, IT, technology, and video games—the “geeks.” In the living area, a spacious lounge, guests will find tech gadgets, a PlayStation, the latest preloaded games, a 65-inch curved Samsung Smart TV with free Wi-Fi connection, and a Dolby Surround 7.1 system. Stepping inside feels like entering a parallel dimension devoted to fun—but not forever. After all, you’re right in the city center, just a short walk from Palazzo Ducale and Piazza De Ferrari, from Teatro Carlo Felice and the most important museums and palaces of Genova, where the aristocratic heart of the city beats. All around, countless wonders are waiting to be discovered.