Located on the south bank of the Arno near the iconic Ponte Vecchio, Hotel Lungarno boasts unparalleled river views and is walking distance to Florence’s top attractions. With a chic blend of neo-classical and nautical design, the hotel exudes a considered elegance while a curated art collection of over 400 pieces gives the feel of a private residence of an esteemed art collector. Of the 63 rooms, 40 offer stunning river views which are echoed in the stylishly nautical blue-and-white decor while Nespresso machines and Bose speakers add modern comforts.
The Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, Ristorante Borgo San Jacopo serves exquisite southern Italian cuisine overlooking the Ponte Vecchio, while the Picteau Bistrot offers a more relaxed dining experience with the same jaw-dropping views. For a change of scene, explore the cafes and restaurants of the Oltrarno neighbourhood to refuel after a visit to the Uffizi gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and Pitti Palace which are just five minutes’ walk away.
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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