[Slovakia] Historic Hotels

[box021]

Hello!
Due to my research of historic hotels of Slovakia, I would be most grateful for your candidates. Beside still existing and operating hotels, I will also examine and demolished hotels, as well as the one that have been converted to some other function during history. The criteria is following:
I: hotel must be built untill the 1930 s
II: luxurious establishment, prominent position in the moment of its inauguration
Current listing covers:
- Hotel Carlton Bratislava
- Grandhotel Stary Smokovec
Thank you for your help and suggestinos!
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[Kvietok]

• Built 1870-1872 by Peter Jakab.
• 1886 luxurious music hall extension
• 1905 hotel capacity (4th floor) extension was rejected by city council due to efforts to preserve Main st. architecture.
• 1965 Grandhotel Schalkház was demolished.

[kaxno]

Hotel Tatra Trencin

4 stars, completed in : 1902

http://www.hotel-tatra.sk/en/index.php

[Qwert]

Hotel Thermia Palace***** in Piešťany opened in 1912.

http://www.thermiapalace.com/sk/index.php

[Kvietok]

• Hotel Bankov was built in 1867.
• 1994-1997 reconstruction by Martin Drahovsky/Peter Pásztor won Jurkovič award for structure of the year 1997.
• 2005 new owner Miroslav Kollár.

Hotel in 1940



Hotel today

[futuros]

Kvietok, výborné vlákno. Tu sa budem môcť v kľude vyblbnúť.

[Kvietok]

sice ho ma "na svedomi" box021, no suhlasim...vyborne vlakno.

[futuros]

Originally Posted by Kvietok

sice ho ma "na svedomi" box021, no suhlasim...vyborne vlakno.

Ech, teraz som si to všimol. Nuž nevadí, tak box021, gratulujem .

[wuane]

Originally Posted by futuros

Kvietok, výborné vlákno. Tu sa budem môcť v kľude vyblbnúť.

Veru,lebo je tych vlakien malo zatial

[Mareceko]

Built in 1906. Historic landmark since 1985, nowadays in disrepair. In the past, one of the most famous and luxurious hotels in ČSR.

history


today


My photo from last summer

[peterthegreat]

Grand Hotel Praha is perfectly located in the centre of Tatranska Lomnica, at the foot of Lomnicky Peak, right in the heart of High Tatras. Its history dates back to more than 100 years ago, to its spectacular opening in 1905. It offers rich history, stylish interior and an excellent cuisine.

History

The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Europe is known as a period called in France ‘La belle épogue’, meaning 'The Beautiful Period' . There were no wars, industries and trade was blossoming. Railways, press, telegraph and telephone shortened the distances. Modern aristocracy lived comfortably and was financially secure to indulge in pleasant activities. Architects established a new style appropriate for this period - art nouveau. Until then, the High Tatras were considered to be mainly a health and recreation resort. Now, they should become a meeting spot of European aristocracy. This gave the rise of new luxury hotels in Tatras more than 100 years ago. A unique hotel in Tatranska Lomnica was built by International Sleeping-car Society from Brussels (Wagons Lits Cook). Its construction, at the foot of Lomnicky Peak at an altitude of 908 m, began in 1904 and in 1905 it was finalized according to the project of architects Quido Hoepfner and Gejza Gyori from Budapest. It was opened on the 1st of July 1905.

[peterthegreat]

Hotel Astória is the historical dominant of Bardejov spa, situated in its centre directly opposite to the spa colonnade. The Hotel was built in 1898 and its facade and interior was decorated by neoreneissance and neobarocco ornaments.

[peterthegreat]

The former Grand Hotel, later known as the Hviezdoslav Sanatorium, was built in 1882 right on the bank of the Štrbské Tarn. The goal of the current reconstruction is to raise its standard to the level of five-star luxurious hotels. In the first stage, the hotel will get a new eastern and western wing with luxurious suites and a wellness centre. In the second stage, the building will be connected to a pedestrian zone with a number of stylish restaurants, cafés, boutiques and other services. A lively promenade full of various amusement and rest facilities will grow up in the close vicinity of the Štrbské Tarn against the background of the beauties of nature.

[peterthegreat]

opened: 30/12/1928

[peterthegreat]

The hotel SATEL**** Levoča is situated in the main square, in the proximity of St. Jacob’s Church. The building itself ranks among the most important architectural sights not only of Levoča but also of Slovakia.

hotel: since 16th century

[futuros]

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Chcelo by to tu hodiť, aké sú tam ceny.

[Kvietok]

• 1913 Built.
• 1925 - 1929 General reconstruction & extension into present appearance by Milan Michal Harminca. (hotel became biggest hotel in central Europe)
• 1980s Hotel had to be temporarily closed due to bad overall shape
• 2001 Reopened after last general reconstruction

1914

today

Ceresnicka na torte

[futuros]

Hotel Carlton, Bratislava.



image hosted on flickr

[mike.i]

staviteľ: Michal Répászke

• 1870 - výstavba hotela

• 1890 - vznik kaviarne v objekte hotela

• 1893 - konanie verejných koncertov vážnej a populárnej hudby

• 1911 - rozšírenie východného krídla hotela

• 90´te roky 20´teho storočia - postupný zánik hotela

• 2002 - rekonštrukcia a nový nájomca: Volksbank Slovakia

image hosted on flickr

[box021]

Thank you all for your help and info!
All of the hotels presented are very interesting and excellent candidates for additional research. In case you remember some other, I'm here to 'hear' and see!