Friday, December 4, 2009

Hotel Gran Duca

Hotel Gran Duca, LivornoIf you are contemplating a holiday in Livorno, the four stars “Hotel Gran Duca” could be a good choice for your stay.Hotel Gran Duca, LivornoThe distinctive structure hosting the hotel is a Medicean bastion dating back to the 17th Century, located just behind the symbol of Livorno: the monument of the “Quattro Mori” (Four Moors).Hotel Gran Duca, LivornoOpened in 1966 and completely restored in 2007, it has 80 rooms and apartments, some with a beautiful view on the Pamiglione, the oldest part of the port, and on the “Fortezza Vecchia”.Hotel Gran Duca, LivornoThe hotel has a very good restaurant and is within walking distance of the porticoes of “Via Grande”. The “Porto Mediceo” and the ferries for the islands are just across the street.

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18 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 4, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Very interesting 17th century architecture and great location too!

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  2. tapirgalDecember 4, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    This is perfect! I love the sloping, heavy fortress below with the wonderful brick and the row of windows above. I'd love to stay there! The small boxes with pillars at the top are also intriguing. I think it may be a building behind the fortress-hotel?

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  3. tapirgalDecember 4, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Now I see in Photo 3 that it's part of the roof. It must be a vent, and a very attractive one, too.

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  4. LowellDecember 4, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    I think I would like this place very much. Four stars, however, means it is rather pricey ... right?

    One of these days, I would love to visit you beautiful city!

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  5. Clueless in BostonDecember 4, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    It does look like quite a formidable building, but then you did say it was a former bastion.

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comDecember 4, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Looks like a great location.

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  7. HildaDecember 4, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    I thought it looked like a fort. Cool! Must be expensive to stay there though.

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  8. WolynskiDecember 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    I can see myself living here very nicely, but as others say, it must be expensive. What a beautiful hotel.

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  9. BlossomFlowerGirlDecember 4, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I like this hotel very much - can I have the room with the balcony please?
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  10. nobuDecember 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Wonderful building.
    It stands by the port,I think the view from the hotel is also wonderful.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaDecember 4, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I liked a lot this hotel architecture, it seems classic and elegant. I'm curious about inside!
    Also I think it would be very expensive but as you said it's worth!
    Léia

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  12. AndreeaDecember 4, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Looks like a beautiful and confortable place to stay.

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  13. VPDecember 4, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I checked few dates in December and I got about 100 Euros x night for two adults in a normal room, breakfast included. The top suites goes for about 160 Euros x night.

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  14. HalcyonDecember 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    It's a very pretty looking hotel! And priced quite reasonably as well!!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    You never know who might show up in Livorno to watch for the guy with the camera!

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  16. GunnDecember 4, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    With a view over the harbor it must get one star extra!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  17. IlseDecember 5, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    I see myself here definitely!

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  18. Stefan JanssonDecember 5, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    That doesn't sound too expensive. Although I'd prefer a smaller albergo.

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