A living heritage in the heart of Trieste
In the heart of Trieste, a city suspended between Mitteleuropean charm and Mediterranean spirit, DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste, a four-star property within the portfolio of HNH Hospitality S.p.A., represents a refined encounter between history, architecture and contemporary hospitality. Located in Piazza della Repubblica, just a few steps from Piazza Unità d’Italia, the hotel is housed within the historic Palazzo RAS, a prestigious early twentieth-century building designed by architects Ruggero and Arduino Berlam, key figures of Italian eclecticism.
Built between 1911 and 1913 as the headquarters of Riunione Adriatica di Sicurtà, the palace remains one of the most fascinating symbols of Habsburg Trieste. Protected by the Italian Heritage Authority, the building has undergone an important restoration project that carefully preserved its artistic and historical heritage while transforming it into an elegant contemporary hotel.
The historical soul of the palace emerges through its beautifully preserved original details: stuccoes, mosaics, decorated floors, period fireplaces and historic stained- glass windows coexist harmoniously with modern comfort and contemporary design. The impressive lobby welcomes guests with a monumental marble fountain depicting Mercury with three lions, a symbolic tribute to the city’s maritime and commercial tradition. Among the hotel’s most evocative spaces are several historic rooms, meticulously restored in order to preserve their original charm.
Ornamental ceilings, wooden floors and decorative fireplaces recount the prestigious history of Palazzo RAS, offering guests an authentic and atmospheric experience. Particularly captivating is the first-floor foyer, home to the palace’s original historic elevator, still fully operational today, alongside the magnificent monumental staircase.
This elegant setting also hosts the Berlam Coffee Tea & Cocktail, a sophisticated meeting place ideal for aperitifs, dinners and after-dinner drinks. The venue pays tribute to the Berlam family of architects while evoking the tradition of Trieste’s celebrated literary cafés, symbols of a city historically poised between East and West.
Thanks to its central location, DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste is also the ideal starting point for discovering the city’s historic cafés once frequented by James Joyce, Italo Svevo and Umberto Saba, its elegant seafront architecture and the cosmopolitan atmosphere that still makes Trieste one of Europe’s most refined and fascinating destinations.
