New luxury hotel in Verona

The small group of luxury hotels in Verona has a new recruit.  March 2012 sees the opening of the Palazzo Victoria, the latest addition to luxury hotel portfolio, The Salviatino Collection

  Launching in Verona’s historic city centre, the five-star Palazzo Victoria will be the sister property to Il Salviatino, the luxury award-winning 15^th Century villa in Firenze, and will offer discerning travellers a luxury and intimate city centre bolthole.

  Opera fans and others looking for luxury hotels in Verona will find the Palazzo Victoria situated centrally on Corso Porta Borsari, the hotel which comprises of 71 rooms and suites will introduce a new type of luxury to Verona. Built on Medieval and Roman ruins which have been carefully preserved and feature throughout the public areas and rooms, Palazzo Victoria effortlessly blends rich heritage with seamless service, first-rate technology and bespoke amenities.

   All rooms and suites are generously proportioned and most boast dramatic high ceilings. Some feature charming wrap around iron balconies and in-room antiquities. From the De Luxe rooms to Superior Suites, all have been innovatively designed to incorporate the preservation of original Veronese décor and unique characteristics. From traditional shutters, original frescoes, textile wallpapers, mahogany furniture and hand made linens – Palazzo Victoria encapsulates the very best of Italian culture and luxury living.

   The hotel’s sweeping tree-lined entrance and an internal garden complete with columns and courtyard furniture gives Palazzo Victoria plenty of natural light and an al-fresco ambience. If you’re looking for luxury hotels in Verona you’ll enjoy the relaxing lounge bar with its luxurious Chesterfield sofas and volumes of inspiring literature leads to an outside patio space encased within the hotel’s walls. The underground conference room, which accommodates 70 people theatre style, offers delegates an alternative meeting space which also doubles up as a museum of ancient ruins.

  In a region rich of local cuisine and numerous eateries, Palazzo Victoria’s dining concept is simple encouraging guests to explore the city’s gastronomy. Overseen by The Salviatino Collection’s Michelin Star Chef – Exec Chef Carmine Calo – the hotel will offer brassiere style dining throughout the day.

   Verona was the setting of many of Shakespeare’s works, and it’s not hard to see why. The charming city centre is steeped in history, haute couture and a hive of traditional and fusion cuisine. Nestled in Northern Italy, Verona is the ideal ‘48’ hour destination and a perfect pilgrimage for romantics and culture vultures alike. Alternatively, the city makes a fantastic base for exploring the neighbouring regions, from wine-tasting in Valpolicella, sailing on Lake Garda, or skiing in the Dolomites – in the city where Romeo met Juliet, anything can happen.