The Shakespeare Hotel (4*) in Vilnius, immersed in the literary aura, is founded in a 17th century building, which once was the home of noblemen families. The present hotel building used to host literary evenings where the most recent works of contemporary writers were read. According to written sources, by early 17th century works by William Shakespeare had already reached Lithuania as during the rule of Sigismund Vasa the Lithuanian-Polish Commonwealth was toured by a group of „English comedians“, whose repertory included some works by this great author. Later the building hosted a printing house of books and other publications.The air of the period is permeating the walls of the Shakespeare Hotel. Every little corner reminds of literary tradition, ancient books, paintings, unique interior details fill rooms and halls.
These rooms are more spacious than "Businesses" and situated mainly on the top floor. Room includes air conditioning, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, mini-bar, safe-box and also tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms feature heated floors.
Business class queen or kingsize room for sole or double occupancy. Room includes air conditioning, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, mini-bar, safe-box and also tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms feature heated floors and are complete with hair-dryers.
“Sonnets” meets the tastes of both a gourmand, and a lover of simple food. If you wish to try traditional Lithuanian dishes, then sample the “Noblemen’s” beat soup. Do you long for something special? Then you can savour an ostrich steak with roasted chestnuts. This cosy and elegant restaurant will allow you not only to savour a variety of European cuisine dishes but also to enjoy a glass of fine wine. A wide selection of premium French cognac and Scottish malt whiskey will please both the eye, and the heart.
The hotel is situated in the old centre of the capital, which means that you will not need to drive when you wish to explore little ancient streets and enjoy the baroque architecture of the Old Town. A brief walk will take you to St. Ann’s church, a masterpiece of the late-gothic period, which, as the legend goes, made a deepest impression upon Napoleon Bonaparte, he even wished he could bring it on his palm back to Paris as a gift to his wife. From the Shakespeare Hotel, it takes only 7 minutes on foot to reach Gediminas’ Hill, at the bottom of which the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania has been re-erected. It is thought that the Palace of the Grand Dukes could be the place where Shakespeare’s works were read.
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