Stikliai Hotel Vilnius travel guide

Strolling through Vilnius Old Town, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you cannot miss the Stikliai Hotel. Housed in an old building with baroque and gothic features, the hotel stands at the intersection of five lanes in the heart of the Old Town, the former Jewish trade quarter, at 7 Gaono Street. A listed building, the hotel is close to Vilnius University, the President’s Office and the Town Hall, and is surrounded by churches, museums, restaurants and gift shops. The hotel got its name from Stikliu Street, on which many craftsmen had their workshops in the 15th and 16th centuries. Glass-blowers (Stikliai in Lithuanian) also had small shops there, where they sold their wares. In the 17-18th centuries the building belonged to the Catholic Church, which had opened a tavern there and rented the apartments to the rich merchants. The house had suffered from frequent fires and had undergone several reconstructions. The recent reconstruction was carried out by the new owners-the Stikliai Company. Nowadays it's nicely decorated hotel of charm and warmth, it's refined interior is like a small castle in Vilnius' old town. Being located in the old town area, the hotel is easily accessible from the International airport and is within 5 minutes walk from the centre of the city. The modern, elegant and comfortable hotel meets the demands of the choosiest guests. The three hydraulic lifts, air conditioning and modern telecommunications fit in well with the antique furniture and art crafts, potted plants and fresh flowers. The enlarged hotel now has 44 rooms including 11 suites, 2 connecting rooms, non-smoking rooms, all designed in an excellent taste. Every comfort is catered for in the individual design of rooms, including large comfortable beds, elegant chairs, beautiful fabrics and luxurious bathrooms. The most lavish suites are situated on the first and second floors. Some are decorated with the restored original mural paintings dating back to the end of the 18th century. The large suites are named after famous noblemen and grand dukes of Lithuania. The King Mindaugas Suite is the most luxurious and richly decorated, displaying individual attention to detail and style. It has beautiful furniture, comfortable bathroom with Jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Each room is air-conditioned and features a mini-bar, safe deposit box, satellite and cable television, two telephone sets in bedroom and bathroom, hair dryer and has an internet access. Laundry and valet service and 24-hours room service is also available.

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