This stylish boutique hotel at the heart of Florence’s historic beauty was once home to the Ginori ceramics dynasty and the famed writer of Pinocchio, Carlo Lorenzini, and honours this creative heritage in the frescoed ceilings and vintage finds. From the moment you step inside, Casa G. welcomes you with thoughtful touches and the ambiance of a home away from home. While only breakfast is served in the hotel, the surrounding area bursts with culinary options to explore and an honesty bar means you’re never far from an espresso or an Aperol Spritz. From the small library and living room to the charming patios, the communal areas are inviting and homely (if home is a chic, design-led Italian townhouse), creating a welcoming haven after a day exploring the galleries and museums of Florence. Each of the fifteen meticulously curated rooms offers a unique blend of vintage furniture, artisanal craftsmanship, fine fabrics and sleek bathrooms to create a haven of tranquillity amidst the bustling city.
This meticulously restored palazzo nestles on the picturesque coast of Palermo and has been transformed into a sanctuary of opulence and elegance by Rocco Forte and Olga Polizzi.
Villa Cora’s story is as opulent as its current incarnation; built in the 1860s by Baron Oppenheim, and visited by Princess Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, and the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.
This beautiful villa-style hotel sits on a picturesquely rugged bay near Mount Etna and was originally built in 1919 as the seaside home of an English family.
With its enviable location in the Valley of the Temples, Hotel Villa Athena offers an unparalleled retreat steeped in history and luxury, where guests are treated to postcard-worthy views of the majestic Temple of Concordia.
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