Bristol Palace Hotel

From the early days of the 20th century, this magnificent Art Nouveau building in the heart of Genoa has cradled the history of the 'Superga' and its most illustrious name. The Ballroom was the venue for the great revelries of the nobility and, during the second world war, the Germans took it over as their headquarters building a secret passage right down to the port. Alfred Hitchcock came here to shoot scenes for 'To Catch a Thief', and the stars of 'La Dolcevita' all stopped off here. Beautifully restored with original furniture and settings of inestimable value.