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Take a Plunge into the PastElegantly renovated with a 260 year-old British Colonial style, it is easy to see the history that lies behind the doors of the Graycliff Hotel. Upon entering the hotel, you quickly notice this hotel lives and breathes luxury and elegance.
During recent history, Graycliff became the property of a Canadian couple. It was during their ownership that the mansion was completely renovated and the first swimming pool in the Bahamas was constructed, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Today, Enrico and Anna Maria Garzaroli own the Graycliff Hotel The Graycliff Hotel not only houses a vibrant past and the first pool to be built in the Bahamas, but is also home to the first 5-star restaurant in the Caribbean. The Graycliff Restaurant’s impressive menu and ambiance appeals to all moods and clienteles. Furthermore, the restaurant is the proud owner of the Graycliff Cellar, a collection of over 250,000 bottles of quality wines. Of course, we can’t forget the hotel’s own Graycliff Cigar Company which produces exceptional handcrafted cigars. You can purchase them on-site or from top tobacconists around the world. With a great list of notable history, it’s no wonder the Graycliff Hotel was originally built by the hands of a pirate as his personal residence. |
Did You Know Take a Plunge in the Past
The hotel has quite a history that dates back to the 1700, the year it was built by privateer John Howard Graysmith. Established in 1844 as Nassau’s first inn, the Graycliff hotel has attracted many of the rich, famous and infamous alike; notably European royalty, government leaders such as Winston Churchill and the notorious Al Capone have all made appearances at Graycliff.Browse More Fun Facts...
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Did You Know?Dolphins displaced by Hurricane Katrina were rescued and now reside at Dolphin Cay at Atlantis. |
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Did You Know?Both Nassau and Paradise Island played major roles in the 2006 remake of the James Bond movie, Casino Royale. |
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Did You Know?The Cable Beach area of Nassau got its name when the first underwater telephone cable was laid. |
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Did You Know?Junkanoo, a spectacular street parade, is at the heart of the music culture of the Bahamas. |
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Did You Know?One of the largest wine cellars in the world, boasting over 250,000 bottles, can be found at the Graycliff Restaurant. |
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Did You Know?Captain Woodes Rogers was appointed Royal Governor of the Bahamas in 1717. Before his duty as governor, Rogers was a privateer from England sent on expeditions in order to harass Spanish colonies throughout the coast of the Atlantic. |
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Did You Know?The brilliant blue waters of the Bahamas are one of the two landmarks that stand out most clearly from space. |
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Did You Know?The first swimming pool in The Islands of The Bahamas was built at the Graycliff Hotel in Nassau. |
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