Culture & Style

18-10-2017 | Style & Culture

Written by: Duetorrihotels

In the heart of Genoa, the Hotel Bristol Palace encompasses over a century of Italian history and hospitality.

The Liberty and Art Deco style spaces bring back the atmosphere of the Belle Époque, with historic salons, marble and frescoes which define a distinctive architectural identity.

A short walk from Palazzi dei Rolli and Piazza De Ferrari, the hotel is an integral part of the city's cultural fabric, offering an experience which combines Ligurian tradition and contemporary elegance. A place where historic memory and modern-day vision live together in natural equilibrium.

Bristol style

The Bristol Palace is part of Genoa's history and reflects this character in the heart of the city. The palazzo, an expression of Italian Liberty (art nouveau) style, welcomes guests to environments in which architecture and decoration define a recognisable identity.

The elliptical marble staircase, perhaps the hotel’s most distinctive element, leads to areas featuring historic details and a well-structured architectural composition.

Today, the Bristol Palace continues to represent a benchmark of city hospitality, perfectly balanced between historical continuity and contemporary functionality.

An expression of early 20th-century Italian Liberty architecture, the Bristol Palace reflects the character of early 20th-century Genoa through its rooms and spaces.

The palazzo hosts guests in spaces defined by decorative elements, frescoes and architectural details which bear witness to the artistic language of the period.

The elliptical marble staircase, perhaps the hotel’s most distinctive element, leads to rooms and areas today used for social occasions, events and gatherings.

The building’s stylistic composition is reminiscent of Genoa’s international profile in the early 20th century, a city of trade and relationships.

The interior retains original elements in dialogue with contemporary fittings, maintaining continuity between the historic layout and current function.

The Bristol Palace continues to represent a benchmark of city hospitality, perfectly balanced between memory and the modern use of the spaces.

Culture

The Bristol Palace reflects some of the distinctive traits for which Genoa and Italy are known: art, culture, maritime tradition, wine and food.

The architecture, from early 20th-century Liberty (art nouveau) style to the Palazzi dei Rolli, UNESCO world heritage site, bear witness to the city's historic role in relationships between the Mediterranean and Europe. Museums, historic residences and theatres together delineate a cultural system which developed over time.

Genoa’s merchant vocation is reflected in its old harbour (Porto Antico) and in the weave of the carruggi, or typical Ligurian alleyways, where historic shops and workshops maintain continuity with the past.

The Ligurian culinary culture, with strong links to the local area, is expressed through local products and preparations. This heritage finds continuity in the dishes offered by the Giotto Restaurant and in the experiences dedicated to letting guests discover the Riviera.

The city's different cultural expressions find continuity in the Bristol Palace's hospitality, defining an experience linked to taste, culture and identity.

Over the course of its history, the hotel has welcomed important international cultural and artistic figures, such as Gabriele D’Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello and Edmondo De Amicis.

Guests also included Alfred Hitchcock, who was struck by the hotel's elliptical staircase, perhaps its most distinctive element, when staying in Genoa.

Today, the Bristol Palace continues to welcome guests from all over the world, maintaining continuity between its history and modern-day function.

Our hospitality

Genoa's characteristic courtesy and warm welcome are reflected in the style and environs of the Hotel Bristol Palace.

Located on Via XX Settembre in the city centre, the hotel represents the ideal starting point for exploring historic palazzi, museums and theatres, as well as the urban routes which recount the city's identity.

The rooms and suites feature prestigious furnishings, period details as well as modern conveniences and technology, maintaining continuity between the historic aspects and current function. Some rooms face onto the surrounding urban context, while the suites feature more floor area and more structured spaces.

The professionalism and discretion of the personnel accompany all stays, with a constant focus on the organisation and quality of service.

Of the Hotel Bristol Palace's offerings, a particular focus is placed on personalised itineraries in discovery of Genoa and the Ligurian Riviera.

From excursions along the coast and visits to Portofino, Camogli and the Cinque Terre, to cultural itineraries taking in historic palazzi, museums and artisan shops, the activities allow guests to explore the area in a structured manner.

Experiences linked to the local gastronomic culture are also available, with tastings and itineraries dedicated to Ligurian tradition.

Each offering can be defined on the basis of guest requirements, helping construct a personalised stay.