The Old Town of Vilnius is a historic snapshot of 17th century Baroque splendour, and in Hotel Pacai this atmosphere is preserved and updated for today’s luxury travellers. The hotel is housed in the Pacai palace, which once played host to the Russian Tzar and Emperor Napoleon.
Many of the building’s architectural details remain, from mysterious stone staircases to arches and columns. Interior designers YES explain the design is “all about matching the past with the modern present and looking for ways to create dialogue or even contrast between different times.” Original frescoes have been uncovered, often set against bare plaster or stone finishes. Luxurious contemporary textures are layered on top, with velvets, glossy metallic details and rich marbles adding to the dramatic palette.
Of the 104 rooms, a number of expansive suites steal the show, including the 120sqm Pacai Suite, where the building’s original full height double doors and lofty proportions ooze grand glamour. The bathrooms offer perfectly attuned modern decadence, with freestanding baths paired with elegant GROHE Allure freestanding bath spouts in a glamorous Warm Sunset finish.
