Grand Hotel, Verona

About Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel is an elegant 4* property and only a 5 minute walk from the café filled pavements of the Piazza Brà, graced by Verona's famous Arena.

The beautiful marbled reception area, which reflects the hotel's Liberty style, leads off to a private courtyard garden and public rooms include a relaxing bar. The guestrooms are well appointed and comfortable, combining the sophistication of a bygone era with modern comforts.

After a day's sightseeing, rest your feet in the delightful private garden or enjoy a glass of prosecco, the Veneto's very own sparkling wine, before attending the opera. This highly acclaimed hotel has offered excellent service to many celebrated guests, including the late Queen Mother.

Citalia guests receive a VIP card (for discounts in shops and restaurants) on arrival.

Accommodation:

Rooms with bath or shower, television, minibar, hairdryer and safe.

Supplements (from):

Suite £50. Twin for Sole Use £20. Opera & Trade Fair Period: from £43. Peak supplements apply for certain dates in Nov & May-Aug.

Facilities:

Breakfast room
Bar
Lounge
Garden courtyard
Shiaztsu massage available on request
Sushi available to order
Lift
Bicycles available to hire (free of charge)
Intenet access available (payable locally).

Information:

This hotel has 62 air-conditioned rooms. Transfer time from Verona airport: 15 minutes. Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years. Official Rating 4 star. Miniumum stay 2 nights all season.

About Verona

Resting on the serpentine River Adige and backdropped by green hills with laden orchards, Verona is a magical blend of ancient history, inspirational music, sacred art and world-renowned gastronomy exemplified by classical wines. The city welcomes visitors with wide esplanades paved in russet marble, which stroll to courtly piazzas graced with artistic buildings. A host of impressive churches, including San Zeno Maggiore, protest a piety that appears to be contradicted by the luxuriant opulence of Piazza Brà, Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Erbe close to which Shakespeare set his tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet.

Verona's Roman amphitheatre possesses miraculous acoustic properties, which welcome an unrivalled opera festival, featuring the works of master composers interpreted by a star-studded cast. The population of Verona also enjoys a sumptuous social life conducted in cafés, wine bars and restaurants. Caffé Dante, established in 1865, on Piazza dei Signori is a hotbed of intellectual fervour whose patrons first decided to stage operatic events in the city's Roman Arena. To glimpse decorative divas indulging in their second most cherished passion, at least one visit to Ristorante Il Cenacolo, Via Teatro Filarmonico, should be attempted. Its walls are prepared with complimentary letters praising its cuisine written by Jose Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti, and Kiri Te Kanawa.

Another equally famous establishment is Ristorante 12 Apostoli, Corticella San Marco. Plates sing with pescatrice alle mandorle (monkfish in almond sauce) and bowls of tortellini with white truffle shavings. Hosts of other attractions include the stylish boutiques on Via Mazzini, the Giusti Gardens, the Gothic tombs of Arche Scaligere and Juliet's balcony.



PRE-BOOK YOUR OPERA EXPERIENCE

87th Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2009

For a truly unforgettable experience, spend an evening at the finest outdoor theatre in Italy. Verona's renowned 1st century Roman Arena is the venue for a breathtaking season of opera which runs each year from the end of June until early September. Please call our Travel Centre for further details and prices.



2009 Opera Dates

AIDA by Verdi: 20, 25, 28 Jun; 4, 12, 16, 22, 26, 28, 31 Jul; 5, 8, 16, 18, 21, 27, 30 Aug.

TOSCA by Puccini: 15, 19, 26, 29 Aug.

CARMEN by Bizet: 19, 27 Jun; 2, 9, 14, 18, 23, 30 Jul; 2, 13, 20, 23, 25, 28 Aug.

TURANDOT by Puccini: 26 Jun; 3, 10, 17, 29 Jul; 4, 7 Aug.

IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA by Rossini: 11, 15, 25 Jul; 1, 6, 14 Aug.

SERATA DI GALA: 24 Jul.