Historic Hotel
Summary of reviews related to the 'Historic' categoryHotel Palazzo Novello, a beautifully restored 17th-century palace, offers guests a unique opportunity to stay in a historic building of great architectural beauty. The hotel, often described as a work of art, retains the charm and elegance of a bygone era, making it seem as though visitors are touching the past. This magnificent historic residence from the 1600s has been renovated with taste and attention to detail, blending modern comforts with its authentic period features.
Spacious and clean rooms, including a dream suite with a sauna and hot tub, provide a luxurious stay in this charming residence. The property's beautifully preserved and tastefully restored ambiance creates a strong impression, enhanced by pleasant breakfasts enjoyed on a terrace overlooking the beautiful setting.
Guests consistently highlight the warm welcome from the excellent staff and the overall atmosphere of the hotel, which is likened to a corner of paradise. Whether revisiting or discovering it for the first time, Hotel Palazzo Novello remains a historically significant and magical destination for travelers seeking an authentic experience.
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Year erected: 1650
What is the history of the property?
Originally a modest lodging, in the first half of the seventeenth century, it has been then gradually transformed into a noble residence in the course of the next century.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Palazzo Novello is in the historic hamlet of Borgo Sotto, known for the presence of buildings from seventeenth and eighteenth century, characterized by gardens and orchards, near the hill of S. Pancrazio.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
everyone is struck by the 18th-century staircase of honour, which rises to the main floor. Attributed to the Brescia’s architect Gaspare Turbini, the environment that houses the staircase is embellished with stucco pilasters with capitals and a wooden ceiling centred on the central ramp bordered by an elegant railing of stone columns, which leads to the base of a large fresco depicting the struggle of Hercules with the lion of Nemea.
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