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Refined and monumental, and overlooking the Gulf, the hotel evokes central European splendours from a bygone age with exquisite detailing, stucco work, wooden panelling, precious fabrics and period porcelain. Its historic building was designed in 1911 as the ideal “grand hotel” and was renovated under the guidance of the local art and architecture authorities. At the same time, measures were devised and applied to ensure energy saving and minimum environmental impact.
The hotel has 142 rooms which are generously large and sophisticated and enjoy an unparalleled view over the Gulf and the Castello di Miramare. It has an excellent restaurant and a highly elegant lounge bar. It congress facility has nine meeting rooms, with precious chandeliers and frescoes, looking out over the Gulf or the winter garden.