Dating back to the 17th century, the Shakespeare Boutique Hotel is found in Vilnius's Old Town and is as picturesque with its original features as the surroundings are with their history. Antiques and artworks blend perfectly with the maze of cobbled streets outside and the old-town atmosphere that the city oozes. The large flags and arched entrance shout grandeur, whilst the white-and-black chequered floor brightens up the dark wood reception. Metres from the Cathedral Square, Old Town and other sights, the capital of this Baltic state is right on the hotel's doorstep.

Wireless internet is throughout and the front desk is 24 hours. The television and reading rooms provide an opportune moment for some rest and relaxation and the snack bar is great for hunger pangs. Parking facilities are available, too.

All of the 31 guest rooms at the Shakespeare Hotel have literary connotations and are named after different authors. Expect to see references to Charles Dickens, Shakespeare and the memoirs of Winston Churchill. Themed with books on shelves, an assortment of framed pictures on the walls and objects that could easily have been hanging in the respective writer's homes, rooms are cosy and homely. Wireless internet is free so wannabe authors can leave their pad and pen at home. The complimentary water and fresh fruit basket is a nice added touch.