Baroque noble palace
Preserved baroque arches and a 500-square-metre courtyard set a dramatic scene furnished in midcentury pieces and deep grey velvet.
“In a 17th-century mansion bang in the center of Vilnius’s UNESCO-listed historic center is the grand Hotel Pacai.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Centuries-old wooden joists and hand-painted frescoes meet deep grey palettes and marble accents.
Remarkable
A 1677 baroque residence of the Pac grandees that once hosted Napoleon and Russian czars.
Notable
Vilnius's sole Michelin Key hotel, pairing Biologique Recherche spa therapies with an inner courtyard.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Its meticulous restoration pays homage to every era it has survived: original parquet floors creak with character, while centuries-old wooden joists and hand-painted frescoes emerge…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Standing on historic Didžioji Street, the mansion is steps from Town Hall Square and the cobblestone lanes of Vilnius Old Town.
The rooms
Original parquet floors meet exposed seventeenth-century wall frescoes, tufted leather finishes, and sleek marble bathrooms overlooking the courtyard or Old Town.
Sauna and hammam
A mosaic-tiled Turkish hammam sits under starlight ceiling lights alongside a wooden sauna and warm relaxation loungers.
The spa
Treatment rooms set beneath ancient stone vaults host targeted facials and body therapies from Biologique Recherche.
Dogs stay too.
PACAI Restaurant
Set around a leafy indoor tree, tables beneath exposed brick serve seasonal Nordic-Baltic dishes and regional wines.
Anchored by a dramatically proportioned 500sqm courtyard, the public spaces and 104 rooms all feature a handsome palette of deep grey walls and drapes…
How it began
Commissioned in 1677 as a mansion for the noble Pac family, this baroque palace later sheltered Napoleon Bonaparte and Russian czars.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.