Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book to Switzerland and the Tyrol, Volume 51857 |
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Page 156 - FRANCS, and that the accommodation is of so comfortable and luxurious a character as to attract the notice of all visitors. Although the GRAND HOTEL DE LYON affords the most elegant accommodation for the highest classes, it is frequented by visitors of the humblest pretensions. Rooms at 2 frs., very comfortably furnished.
Page 12 - Mourning are always kept made up, and a note descriptive of the relation of the parties to the deceased will ensure at any time the proper supply of Mourning being forwarded, both as to quality...
Page 150 - It is fitted up in a most superior style, has a good Restaurant, and a large stock of Wines. Large and small Apartments for Families and Gentlemen.
Page 12 - Every article necessary for a Complete Outfit of Mourning, for either the Family or Household, may be had here, and made up, if required, at the shortest notice ; whilst the attendance of competent persons connected with the Establishment upon families of rank, and of every respectable...
Page 156 - D'HOTE at 4 frs. In consequence of the Proprietors having contracted with the Bordeaux and Burgundy Wine-growers for supplies of their Best Wines, qualities of the first vintages may be had at this Hotel at moderate prices. Since the Hotel has been in the hands of new Proprietors, instead of a Company, the reduction they have made in the prices precludes them from paying Fees to the Cab and Coach Drivers at the Railway Station.
Page 155 - STREIT'S HOTEL.— Superior first class Hotel for Families and Gentlemen, admirably situated on the Jung fernstieg, commanding extensive views of the Alster Basin, and is most centrally situated for visitors ; unrivalled accommodation, combining comfort and elegance, with all the luxuries of home. This hotel has for a number of years secured a patronage of the highest respectability, and Mr. Streit. the Proprietor, will spare no endeavours to give satisfaction. Table d'HSte at 4 o'clock.
Page 149 - HOTEL BONNE-MAISON ET DE LONDRES, opposite the Thermal Establishment or Bath-rooms. This favourite and first-rate Hotel affords extensive accommodation of the best description for a large number of visitors. It is delightfully situated, and will be found most comfortable for Families or Gentlemen. Mr. VIDAL, Jun., Proprietor.
Page 157 - This magnificent firstclass Hotel, recently constructed and elegantly furnished in the newest and most fashionable style, surrounded by Gardens, justifies the preference accorded to it by Families and Gentlemen, for the splendour and comfort of its apartments, its excellent cuisine, and the care and attention shown to all who honour the Hotel with their patronage. Large and small apartments, and single rooms at moderate charges. Private restaurant...