Palazzo Ripetta, a historic landmark in Rome for over four centuries, now stands as an elegant hotel just steps away from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Owned by the same family since the 1960s, the palazzo showcases a captivating blend of antique and contemporary artworks, including Arnaldo Pomodoro’s marble sphere and a Roman sarcophagus turned fountain. The light tones and luxurious touches in the 78 guest rooms and suites embrace the allure of Italian luxury and elegance, from the marble to the fabrics, while Alessi kettles, Nespresso coffee machines, Ortigia amenities and GHD professional hair dryers add high-end touches to elevate every stay.
Unwind in the serene Piazzetta Ripetta with an aperitivo after exploring nearby attractions like the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon before settling into the cosy surrounds of San Baylon restaurant to sample Roman cuisine. A cocktail on the Etere Rooftop rounds off a delicious culinary journey courtesy of Palazzo Ripetta.
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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