Occupying a prime location on the north bank of the Arno River, the St.Regis is housed in a renovated Renaissance palazzo and retains the opulence and Florentine architecture of its past life in the marble hallways, frescoed ceilings, and magnificent Murano glass chandeliers. This lavish character continues in the 99 rooms and suites where plush furnishings, silks and traditional artworks create a sumptuous escape. Alongside the Renaissance-inspired décor, state-of-the-art technology, marble bathrooms and 250-thread-count pure cotton linens add modern comforts.
Dining at the upscale Winter Garden is a culinary and sensory delight, with creative dishes rooted in local flavours, while the other four bars and restaurants continue this balance of glamorous surroundings and enticing menus. The fitness centre is a welcome addition after an inevitable overindulgence in the restaurants, while the small spa features dedicated suites for massages and facial treatments in privacy.
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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