Overlooking one of the most beautiful seafront squares in the world, this historic and sumptuous hotel re-experiences the glories of the past, after a careful redevelopment project.
Grand Hotel Duchi d’Aosta in Trieste bears a 19th-century name but has walls dating back to the 14th century.
Its rooms, over the years, have welcomed illustrious guests: the Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria, Admiral Horatio Nelson, Giacomo Casanova, Carlo Goldoni, and Federico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua.
Outside, it displays an eclectic style, decorated with Corinthian half pilasters and floral friezes. Inside, it has the enveloping glow of Trieste, which displays its excellence, like a precious treasure chest: the two-Michelin-starred Harry’s Piccolo restaurant – with chefs Matteo Metullio and Davide De Pra – and Harry’s Pasticceria.
All together, Grand Hotel Duchi d’Aosta represents the view and at the same time the backdrop on an urban theatrical proscenium of great appeal, a blend of languor and vigour.
Architect Egizio Panzera, the author of the conceptual project, explained: “The restyling project takes shape from the desire to preserve the heritage of the location, with the introduction of contemporary interpretations.
The historical importance of these spaces is underlined by the choice of colours, which strengthen the exclusive nature of the hotel, its identity: green, red and blue, chosen to be the background and the palette of the new hall.”
With this in mind, local materials and ancient techniques have been combined, such as the use of Venetian broccatelle weaves by Bevilacqua and Rubelli, the laying of Rosso Verona and Fior di Pesco Carnico marbles, the Barovier & Toso chandeliers, the Catellani & Smith lamps, the Dedar satin curtains, and the B&B Italia armchairs.
Particular attention was paid to the lighting project of the hospitality area, supervised with great sophistication by the lighting designer Bianca Tresoldi, who envisaged – for the 42 rooms and the shared areas – the variation of the light atmosphere, according to specific moments of the day.
In the Michelin-starred restaurant, the line of the tables corresponds to the height of the windowsills, to enjoy an unhindered view of the charming Piazza Unità d’Italia.
In the evening, the ballerina tables with tulle illuminated from the base – designed and created by architect Panzera – are visually free to float in an intimate and sensual atmosphere.
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