
Our HiStory
Our hotel is more than a place to stay — it’s where history and story meet hospitality.
At Wilson Palace, every corner tells a story — one rooted in legacy and elevated by modern comfort. Our hotel is uniquely housed in two distinct yet seamlessly connected worlds: a historic palace built in 1881 and a modern building added in the early 2000s. Together, they form our HiStory — a living tapestry of past and present.
The historic palace was commissioned by Vojtech Tauscher, the town’s distinguished doctor and a man of many roles — court physician to Fridrich Habsburg, deputy for Prešporok, founder of the children’s hospital, and a passionate alpinist. Built in an eclectic style, adorned with Renaissance-Baroque and Rococo elements, the palace’s architecture and interiors reflect a time of grandeur and cultural refinement.
Over the years, the building evolved. In the 1930s and '40s, the western loggia was enclosed, now serving as our elegant Grand Apartment. From 1978 to 1980, it was thoughtfully renovated to house the headquarters of the Women’s Association, which remained until 1989. The artistic legacy lives on in a striking staircase window pane by Slovak artist Kveta Gandlová (1926–2004). In 1963, the building was officially recognized as a national cultural monument.
These historic halls reflect the pride we take in honoring Bratislava’s rich past — especially its era as "Wilson’s City," named for U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, a key advocate for Slovak and Czech independence. Located on the elegant Štefánikova Street, once a boulevard for Bratislava’s elite, Wilson Palace captures the spirit of early 20th-century luxury.
In contrast, our modern LOFT Hotel brings fresh energy — with its industrial, rugged design, contemporary amenities, and all the comforts today’s traveler expects. It’s where timeless heritage meets a modern mindset.
Whether you choose to stay in Wilson Palace or LOFT Hotel, you become part of a narrative that spans centuries — a guest not just in our rooms, but in our HiStory.