Kempinski Hotels opened their first hotel in Vilnius the capital of Lithuania, and their first property in the Baltic States. It is no longer a stranger to that region, Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square offers neoclassical grandeur with a contemporary casual elegance. The unbeatable location in the heart of the Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage site which is right on Cathedral Square, and close to the Presidential Palace with views over Vilnius Cathedral, the Bell tower, and Gediminas tower; an ideal starting place for exploring the city. The exquisite décor and the legendary Kempinski service make this new hotel the first choice for international travellers. 
The hotel is housed in a listed building situated on the corner of Universiteto and L. Stuokos-Guceviciaus. A hundred years ago, this was a grand hotel, well-known throughout the Baltics; now having been carefully restored, with an impressive lobby in white marble, and panoramic views. Lithuania once boasted a Grand Duchy that rivalled some of the greatest empires in Europe; now, once again an independent state, the country is experiencing an upswing in business and cultural events.
The multi-layered history can still be seen in the medieval layout of streets in the capital Vilnius, with its attractive mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Vilnius lies at the crossroads of three cultures – Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, and its Old Town has been left untouched for centuries. During the restoration of the building, the remains of the city’s 16th century defensive wall were uncovered; part of that old wall has been glassed-in, and can be seen at the entrance to the ‘Telegrafas’ restaurant; a visible reminder of Vilnius’s glorious past. The Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square offers 96 rooms and suites, each one of which has an individual character featuring parquet floors, subtle lighting, fine fabrics, and a striking colour palette that both echoes the traditions of Baltic Lithuania, and speaks to a modern aesthetic.
The suites have been designed in a modern style, retaining many of the building’s original architectural features – some with lovely alcove balconies overlooking Cathedral Square; they have large bathrooms, with separate bathtubs and showers. The Cupola Suite is a duplex, ideal for small-scale entertaining. The Presidential Suite is the pride of the hotel: at 132 m2, it is the largest suite in Vilnius, and has been designed to the highest security standards, including bullet proof windows.
Unique to Vilnius is Kempinski The Spa, an exceptional relaxation, exercise and wellness centre. In the six treatment rooms, hotel guests and visitors will find all that they need for refreshing body and soul. The Elemental Herbology and Daniele de Winter cosmetics are, exclusively available in Lithuania at Kempinski The Spa. The Spa offers tailor-made programmes, manicure & pedicure, facial treatments; and a fitness area, heated indoor pool, and two saunas - Finnish and steam.
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