Hotel Narutis Vilnius

Narutis hotel is located in the main street of Vilnius Old Town, which connects Town Hall and Cathedral Square. Car is not a necessity. Presidential Palace, Parliament, Ministries, Embassies as well as historical Lithuanian jewels – Gediminas Castle, the Hill of Three Crosses and other heritage sites as well as most of the institutions can easily be reached on foot.

The hotel building is an architectural treasure, built in 1581 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The entrance of the Hotel and most of the rooms overlook the St. Johns Church and the central building of Vilnius University, which was established in 1579. In total, 12 churches, built in XIV-XIX century and representing charming Vilnius Baroque style are all located in 400 metres or less.

Take a walk by narrow Old Town streets and cozy courtyards and You will in no time reach museums, galleries, Philharmonic, theatres, banks, restaurants, „Boutique“ shops and night clubs. For those, who like to stay fit – the running trails in Bernardinai Garden and bike trails in Old Town streets are just 300 meters away from the hotel.

HISTORY
NARUTIS hotel – 5+ star family owned hotel located in 15th-16th century buildings in Vilnius Pilies street. In the past, the buildings used to be mansions, which belonged to the noble dynasties during the different eras. Hotel buildings are nationally preserved architectural monuments located in the heart of VilniusOldTown – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

NARUTIS hotel is the oldest in Vilnius and one of the oldest in Eastern Europe. The name of the hotel was first mentioned in 1581 in the „Album of World Cities“ printed in Koln, in which it was presented as an overnight stay house for travelers.

Hotel buildings reflect the different architectural styles – gothic, baroque and classicism and were closely related to accommodation services for the guests in Vilnius at all times. At the beginning of the 20th century, the hotel „Versalis“ was here.

In 1939 the hotel „Narocz“ was opened (name was based on Adomas Mickevicius song about the lake in Belarus, Narutis in Lithuanian). That was when the history of modern day NARUTIS started.

NARUTIS hotel and its buildings history is closely related to the history of it’s neighbor – VilniusUniversity. At the beginning of 18th century, NoblesCollege (Collegium Nobilium) was established here. After the closure of the College, VilniusUniversityMedicineCollege was situated in these buildings, later it was renamed to Academy of Medical Surgery.

The restored beautiful hall of the hotel (now called Columns Hall) used to be the cafeteria of the professors. Walls and ceilings in this hall are covered in frescoes featuring mythological themes, painted in the middle of 18th century.

In the buildings of Vilnius University (now NARUTIS hotel), many famous scientists and artists, who are tightly related to Vilnius, Lithuanian and its neighbors, especially Polish history, were working and living.

Writer and historian Juzefas Ignacas Krasevskis lived here, he wrote the famous four–volume historical book „Vilnius nuo pradžios iki 1750 metų“ (Vilnius from the beginning till 1750).

Poet Julijus Slovackis spent his childhood at the apartment of his stepfather, who was a professor of the university. Slovackis was a friend of Adomas Mickevicius, who also visited the apartment.

French origin professor Jean-Emmanuel Gilibert established a Botanical Garden and first orangery of the University in the yard surrounded by hotel buildings in 1782. To remember these historical individuals, memorial plaques are placed on hotel‘s facade.

ROOMS
You can choose a room from one of six different categories. Hotel is located in historical building therefore all the rooms differ in layout, size and design. Reconstruction and interior renovations were done in 2013-2014.

For the comfort of the guest, the rooms got more spacious, marble was used for bathroom decorations. Some rooms have a bathroom with a window. Room with Disabled Access is available.

SUITES
Suites size varies from 60 to 80 sq.m. They feature a spacious living room along with a separate bedroom with a double King bed. Living room has a sofa bed for a child. Next door Superior room is available as a second bedroom to the Suite.

Spacious (11 sq. m.) bathroom with a window has both shower and bath, as well as either Whirlpool bath or Turkish bath upon your selection. Book the Suite for your comfortable stay and enjoy the views of cozy OldTown courtyards.

RESTAURANT
European cuisine Restaurant also offers traditional Lithuanian dishes. Most of the products come from local Lithuanian farmers so the food is always fresh and of the best quality.

40 seats Restaurant features windows to the main Old Town street, elegant burgundy and ginger color palette, XVIII-th century frescoes and unique paintings grace the walls. Attentive service creates an atmosphere of comfort for business lunch, romantic date or a gourmet dinner with friends.

SUMMER TERRACE
Summer terrace is open from May until September and works from 12:00 until 22:00. Menu is primarily traditional Lithuanian dishes made out of fresh, local products. Comfortable sofas invite to spend summer evenings with a glass of Lithuanian beer in the main street of Vilnius Old Town.

BAR
Exceptional drinks assortment as well as wide champagne menu, desserts, snacks and ecological tea collection are available. Warm and bright classical British style interior entices the senses with the scent of fresh coffee in the mornings, invites for an aperitif before the event, welcomes to spend an evening catching up with friends in the heart of Old Town.

CELLAR RESTAURANT
Cellar restaurant in an authentic, XVI-th century three gothic halls complex. It is open for breakfast from 8:00 until 10:30 during the weekends and holidays.

Breakfast is included in the rate for the hotel guests, for other guests the price is 26,00 €. Fresh products, that are grown and manufactured in Lithuanian local farms, are served for the buffet breakfast each morning.

EVENTS
The Hotel has three well-equipped original venues perfectly suited for business conferences and meetings, private parties and banquets, weddings as well as less formal luncheons and welcome dinners.

Columns Hall (108 sq m) features original XVIII-th century wall and ceiling paintings. Large windows to hotel inner yard and light color palette walls create sunny aura of luxury. The hall can accommodate up to 120 people for business events and up to 70 people for banquet.

Separate vaulted lounge hall serves as a perfect place for aperitif or registration for the event. Arches Hall (57 sq m) is an ideal setting for personal celebrations or seminars.

A cozy vaulted room with windows and separate entrance to inner courtyard features warm color palette and is particularly well suited for those seeking privacy. Business events can accommodate up to 30 people, banquets – up to 25 people.

Hearth Lounge (41 sq m) features a bright, exquisite and striking interior. The walls are decorated with dark wood and colorful paintings. Windows to the main Old Town Street and large mirrors create an atmosphere of space and luxury. Banquets and private dinners is this hall can accommodate up to 25 people.

Rooms: 52

Price: from 117 EUR per night

Source: www.narutis.com