Locanda di Palazzo Cicala 4 stars
Right in the center of historic Genoa, just a short stroll away from all of the city's principal architectural monuments, art galleries and museums, lies the Locanda di Palazzo Cicala. A stunning urban hideaway, this 6 room hotel is situated in the 16th century Palazzo Cicala, which, complete with loggia overlooking the Piazza Duomo, originally served as imposing city residence for the influential Cicala family. In the 18th century, the property was acquired by members of the De Mari family, who proceeded to restore and refurbish the Palazzo in the then extremely fashionable Rococo style.
Throughout the 20th century, the building was predominantly used as prime location offices until its recent conversion in hotel. The façade of the Palazzo has been meticulously restored so as to conserve all the original architectural and decorative features of the building whilst inside, the ancient edifice has been transformed in a stunning contemporary space, stylishly furnished according to a modern concept of ergonomic design.
Beneath high ceilings adorned with original stucco work, the Locanda di Palazzo Cicala's spacious bedrooms offer the height of comfort and the very latest in audiovisual and communication technology. Cleverly designed so as to meet today's guests in-room entertainment and mobile office needs, the rooms are all equipped with telephones, fax, personal computer, and high speed internet connection.
A large open plan lounge area, overlooking Piazza San Lorenzo and furnished with items of the very best Italian designer furniture, provides a unique exhibition space for a superb collection of modern artworks.
A well appointed function room is available for those wishing to host high level business meetings or elite social gatherings in the center of Genoa. So as to make life a little easier for those travelling with infants, a full range of facilities are available including crib, bottle warmer, changing table, sterilizer, carry cot, cot bed, pram, pushchair, and high chair.
Locanda di Palazzo Cicala Location
The Locanda di Palazzo Cicala, opposite Genoa Cathedral, onto the sixteenth-century Piazza San Lorenzo, in the heart of the hystorical centre of Genova. The hotel is a short walk away from the Palazzo Ducale, the Aquarium and the Old Harbor where guests can depart on boat tours to Portofino, Camogli and the other localities of the Riviera di Levante.
Locanda di Palazzo Cicala is situated in the heart of Genoa, within walking distance of all the city's principal monuments and museums, the main shopping district and all the most important cinemas, theatres and trendy nightspots of Genova.
Locanda di Palazzo Cicala Address
4 stars
Piazza San Lorenzo, 16 - 16123
Genova
(Genova)
Ph. +39 010 2518824 - Fax +39 010 2467414
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palazzocicala@mentelocale.it
www.palazzocicala.it
