Special Places in Italy
CASTLES, VILLAS, APARTMENTS & COUNTRY INNS
Assisi
Subasio Hotel, Assisi , historic hotel in the heart of Assisi, situated next to the square of Basilica S.Francesco.
Veneto Region
Bauer, 5*, The Most deluxe hotel in Venice
Palazzo Priuli, 4*
Violino D'oro 3*, Venice - a small Venetian property
that underwent complete renovation of all facilities in 1999.
Anastasia
3* , Venice
Locanda Orseolo, Venice - B&B in
center of Venice
Spoleto Valley
Le Logge di Silvignano - historic house with 6 spacious suites overlooking Spoleto Valley towards Assisi and Montefalco
Bolsena
La Riserva Montebello, Bolsena - a farmhouse in the very in a hills of Lake Bolsena, in the heart of central Italy on the border of Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria.
Tuscany
Residence Manassei, Prato,
The palazzo was the residence
of the aristocratic Manassei family from as far back as 1267
Historic B&B in Florence, Piazza della Signoria
- Bed and Breakfast in Florence
Hotel Restaurant Verrazzano, Greve in
Chianti - situated in the main square of Greve in Chianti, dating back to
medieval times.
Villa
Marsilli 4* hotel , one of the most elegant residences of town Cortona
The Regency Hotel, 5*, Florence
Villa
La Vedetta, Florence - this deluxe 5* 19th century villa
Londra Palace, Florence 4*
Grand Hotel Minerva, Florence, 4*
Hotel Mona Lisa, 4*, Florence , elegant Renaissance Palace in the ancient center
of Florence
Villa Campestri, near Florence
4* A magnificent
Renaissance Villa completely restored in the Tuscany country side just 35 km Nof
Florence. Hotel stands at 450 m above sea level in a park of 140 hectares.
Marignolle Relais and Charme, Florence, - peaceful retreat located on
one of the most beautiful hills of Florence just 10 minutes far from the old
center
Florence - Villa Cora
***** Villa Cora, as it is called today,
was originally 'VILLA OPPENHEIM' built by Baron Oppenheim in honor of his
beautiful wife during 1865-1870.
Florence - Villa Medici*****
Once an 18th century noble palace, Villa Medici is now a luxury 90
rooms hotel in the center of Florence complete with a large private
garden and swimming pool.
Florence - Hotel Helvetia & Bristol
****** . Opened in a mid of 19th century, this exquisite hotel is located in the
heart of Florence.
Florence - Hotel Brunelleschi, **** - Brunelleschi
originates from the recovered historic structure of the Byzantine tower of
Pagliazza' and the Medieval Church of 'San Michele in Palchetto'.
J&J Hotel , Florence, **** -
recently renovated, this little gem of hotel created in 16C monastery, short
walk from Duomo and Santa Croce
Relais
Palazzo Di Luglio This hilltop Palazzo is located in Tuscany,
overlooking Tiberina Valley, surrounded by olive groves and and old park.
Castelletto di Montebenichi, Montebenichi . This enchanting little hotel, in the
center of medieval hamlet that was a fortress destroyed by Sienese in the 15th
century, with a 13C tower.
Castello Di Spaltenna
**** - Gaiole in
Chianti . This wonderful hotel boasts
both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna and gym, and sleeping rooms are
air conditioned
Castel Bigozzi, Strove ****
One of the oldest embattled castles of this area, rises
on the land of Strove In the Middle Ages this castle belonged to the ancestors
of the old and noble Montanini family.
Hotel La Vecchia Cartiera *** (The Old Paper-mill) was a factory of valuable
paper active since 1200. The facade,
characterized by harmonious arched windows, evidences the architectural traits
of the paper-mills of that time.
Casalta - A Strove Castle was originates to the
1300 and the fortress houses which were built on its ruins.
Relais de la Rovere
- Renaissance
building, obtained by Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere from the ancient
Benedictine Abbey built in the XI century. Built in a beautiful position facing
the panoramic view of Colle Bassa and Colle Alta, with the della Rovere coat of
arms on the facade.
Ultimo
Molino, Gaiole in Chianti - This is a enchanting property. Renovation of
this old windmill has been so accurate to create a special place in perfect
harmony with its natural surroundings.
Palazzo Leopoldo Situated in Radda in Chianti, hill town that has
remained unaltered in its medieval charm, PALAZZO LEOPOLDO is a patrician villa
where history, art and
modern comforts meet to provide that certain old-world touch.
Rome and Lazio
Park
Hotel Villa Grazioli, Frascati (Lazio)
**** This recently renovated 16 century
villa is one of the finest historical hotels in Lazio. Located in suburbs of
Rome.
River
Chateaux Hotel - we have special rates with this hotel,
please see their
website.
Antiqua
Roma - B&B in Trastevere, great quality and value and friendly owners
Caesar House B&B - A luxurious
residence in an elegant Roman palazzo with a view on the Forum
Hotel Barocco **** - this
intimate hotel situated in the center of Rome on the Piazza Barberini (entrance
on side street intersecting the Piazza), just steps from the Via Veneto and the
Spanish Steps.
Campania, Amalfi Coast
Le
Sirenuse, Positano ***** . One of the premier properties in Europe, the hotel
now is managed by second generation of Sersale family. Le Sirenuse was featured
in the 1994 film "Only you" starrng Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey, Jr. and the
hotel's outstanding Reception Manager, Mr. Domenico Pane, played himself,
something he has been doing quite exceptionally at Le Sirenuse for the past 37
year.
Excelsior Vittoria, 5*, Sorrento, the owners spent
millions to upgrade the property in recent years. With a position overlooking
the sea and the port, guests arriving by the boat, can be easily met and
assisted by hotel's fine staff.
Hotel
Villa Franca, Positano, 4* - wonderful property in Positano with
excellent service
Hotel Corallo, 4*, Sorrento, Top 4
star, opened in 1984, is located on the clift overlooking the sea and the bay of
Naples
Covo Dei Saraceni, Positano, 5*, Over an old fishermen's house that
every so often became a haven for people from Positano - who made themselves up
as Saracens to relive the legend of the predators' landing on Amalfi shores -
was built the "Covo dei Saraceni" (Den of Saracens).
Hotel
Eden Roc Positano, 4*, a small boutique hotel located in the heart of
Positano, with spacious rooms and suites.
Hotel
Oasi Olimpia Relais 5* - private, exclusive, great base to explore
Amalfi coast.
Amalfi Coast, Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Amalfi 3* modern hotel of 60
rooms is the ideal base for the discerning visitor to this most beautiful part
of Italy. Situated high above the coast with a panorama over the whole of the
Gulf of Salerno, it is only a ten-minute stroll from the centre of Amalfi.Open
all year round. Bus service. All the rooms are centrally heated and have private
shower or bath and W.C., telephone, tv-set and many have balconies with seaview.
Reasonably priced.
Santa Caterina, Amalfi ***** , magnificent property
surrounded by terraces and gardens, stands on one of the most marvelous
stretches of the breathtaking coastline. It ws built during the early part of
this century but has been totally modernized. It offers telephones, color
television and air-conditioning in all 70 or the exquisitely furnished rooms and
suites. The two elevators connect the hotel with a swimming pool and a private
beach.
Palazzo Sasso , Ravello Italy. 5*, established itself as the one of the
most deluxe hotels in Italy. Superbly managed, the
rooms are state of the art and
well suited for Americans, including "polar" a/c.
Hotel Rufolo, 3*, also in
Ravello, family owned and operated, and has a loyal following. It offers less
expensive option in the town of Ravello, miraculously unspoiled by the hordes of
tourists that frequent the better-known towns.
Hotel Graal , 3* hotel, recently renovated, in Ravello centrally located
within easy walking distance from the historical center of Ravello, and
at little more than a 100 yards from the nearest bus stop, Graal Hotel sits on
the same hillside as the neighbouring Villa Rufolo.The Graal enjoys the same
spectacular view of the Gulf of Salerno with its breathtaking scenery and the
sparkling azure of the Amalfi Coast.
Villa La Tartana, B&B in Positano, a
typical Positanian House, recently renovated, large rooms.
Italian Lakes
Como, Cernobbio -
Villa D’Este *****
A marvelous princely estate from the
16th century, converted to a hotel in 1873. Situated on a 10 acre property,
Villa D'Este offers elegant outdoor dining and one hundred years of tradition.
Palazzo Antico, Villa in Lake Maggiore
Grand Hotel Majestic , 4* Lake Maggiore, Pallanza
The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, 5*,
Lake Como
Milan
Antica Locanda Leonardo 3* - a boutique hotel in the heart of Milan.
Cinque Terra
Hotel Helios, Santa Marhgerita Ligoure, 4* . Pleasant, exclusive, seafront hotel with high standard services in Cinque Terre.
Umbria
Hotel Restaurant La Badia, Orvieto , 4* . Considered as the oldest hotel in in Italy, the Abbey of Sts. Severo and Martirio, today called "La Badia", was erected together with the ancient monastery in the VIIIth century and belonged to the Benedectine Monks and later to the French Prémontrés Canons of St. Norbertus Order.
Sicily
Excelsior Palace Hotel, 4*, Taormina
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