Grand Hotel London · Varna
History · 1906–present
Grand Hotel London is the first Grand Hotel in Varna, built between 1906 and 1912 in the spirit of Belle Époque – a building designed to welcome Europe to the Bulgarian coast.
It officially opened its doors on May 25, 1912, with the Mayor of Paris as the first guest. From that day on, the hotel became a center of diplomats, artists and aristocrats, and its name was written in the annals of the seaside city.
Chronology
CHAPTER I
The foundations of the building were laid in the spirit of Belle Époque - stone, wrought iron and a scale previously unknown to the seaside city.1906
Chapter II
May 25, 1912 The doors open, and the mayor of Paris is the first guest listed in the hotel's book.
Chapter III
Between the two world wars, the hotel was the most prestigious place in Varna — balls, diplomatic dinners and summer social life.
Chapter IV
Decades of change in which the architecture has been preserved – the silhouette of the building remains an unchanged landmark in the city.
Chapter V
Today it is a boutique luxury with a historical soul. Restored details, modern comfort and the same sense of occasion.
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