Grand Hotel London

The oldest grand hotel in Varna was built between 1906-1912. The plans for it were created by the most prominent architect of Varna – Dabko Dabkov (1875-1945). The building is a wonderful example of “Art Nouveau” style with a lot of decorations on the two facades.

It is believed that the hotel is named after the British capital because of the success in business of the first hotel owner in London during the XIX century.

This grand hotel was the first building in Varna with an elevator installed. The Grand hotel “London” was opened officially on 25th May 1912. The original unique design won the hearts of many and became a overnight sensation having the first working lift in the city, coupled to this central heating made it a required stopover to saver in the luxury on offer and continues to be a gathering point for the elite of the society.

The hotel has seen guests from all parts of the world and all realms of types from stars to statesmen and even royalty in its time.

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