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A ruined shell 10 years ago, the transformation of this hotel couldn’t be more dramatic. Tasteful, decorative, elegant, yet efficient and with excellent service, the Artis is a place to get comfortable in. One of Vilnius’ most distinctive and successful Old Town hotels, it enjoys a high proportion of return guests. Personal safety presents no worries, since the Artis is right next door to the Lithuanian defence ministry. The suites have endless sofas and enormous beds. But ask for a room facing the quieter of the streets that run alongside, as the narrow Liejyklos Street jams noisily at rush hour. The bay-window café is a great spot for an informal morning meeting or business lunch.
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The brand new Conti is on the cusp of the Old Town in an area inhabited in the 19th century by Jewish merchants. Rooms are decorated with old photographs from a personal collection, and the elegant lobby features a cascading fountain. So after a stressful day, you can close your eyes and imagine you’re paddling in a tumbling stream in a warm Lithuanian meadow. In the guest rooms, the soundproof, double-glazed windows and lightproof blinds keep away the downtown disturbances. The Conti’s hospitable, professional staff are on hand to organise business meetings or seminars in any of the four high-tech meeting rooms, and to provide support services and catering.
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Any assumptions that Vilnius wouldn’t have a consummate business hotel should be brushed aside with the arrival of the City, the latest in the portfolio of Lithuania’s auspicious Europa mini-chain. Great value in the summer, winter discounts make this even more of a bargain. The Europa City lacks the ideal Old Town location of its sassy sister the Europa Imperial, but it’s close to the Parliament, the new business area and the chic shops on Gedimino Avenue. Inside you get comfortable rooms and a good fi tness centre and sauna. Choose from four well-equipped meeting rooms seating between 35 and 150 people.
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