Combining its enviable location between the river and Villa Borghese park with a long and storied history that’s seen it play host to artists, actors and directors, Hotel Locarno offers access to the historic wonders, bars and boutiques of Rome while cocooned in a blend of old-world charm and modern luxury. Each of the 44 rooms and suites are sumptuously decorated, with luxuriant fabrics and antique furniture offering a personal sanctuary with lofty ceilings and individual character. While some feature balconies or terraces overlooking the bustling streets below, all ensure modern comfort with plush beds and indulgent bathrooms. The “anytime-anywhere” dining philosophy continues this individual touch, with Italian classics with a twist served on the terrace, in the secret garden of Bar Locarno, or in the dining rooms. With sites such as the Tiber and the Spanish Steps just moments away, guests can explore at leisure, but to truly get under the skin of the city, the hotel offers a selection of experiences from a cooking class of Roman food to a horseback ride along the Appian Way.
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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