Peacefully located in the tranquil upper part of Ravello, Palazzo Avino is pretty in pink with its fairytale hues, opulent ambiance and dramatic coastline views. Honouring the noble roots of the original 12th-century villa, the grand vaulted hallways, sumptuously adorned rooms, antiques and lavish marble accents of the interiors compete for attention with the stepped gardens, terraces and Michelin-starred dining.
Each of the 43 rooms and suites exudes luxury and supreme comfort while offering its own unique charm, from a French balcony to a jacuzzi bath, a sea view to a spacious terrace. While the rooms tempt you to stay, there’s plenty to entice you from your slumber, including a heated pool, lemon-scented spa with Hydro pool, sauna and Turkish steam bath, and an al fresco gym overlooking the Mediterranean. Dining is a particular joy, whether feasting on Michelin-starred dishes at Rossellini’s or choosing from 100 Martinis to savour with lobster at the Lobster & Martini Bar. Two further restaurants and a stylish private beach club on the rocks with a complimentary shuttle complete the chic escapism offered by Palazzo Avino.
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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