PARCO DEI PRINCIPI / SORRENTO / ITALY
Perched on top of the steep cliffs just north of Sorrento, the hotel offers a spectacular view of the town, often referred to as “the gateway to the Amalfi coast”. Below the cliffs, the hotel has a private beach with a generous solarium.
VILLA FIORDALISO / LAKE GARDA / ITALY
Formerly a private villa, it has its place in history, as during the Italian Social Republic this was the home of Clara Petacci, Benito Mussolini’s mistress. Many come here not for the hotel but for the restaurant, run by chef Dino Colantuno, with one star in the Guide Michelin.
REZIDENZA RUSPOLI BONAPARTE / ROME / ITALY
Throughout the years, the palace has been the home to some of Rome’s most prominent families, but since 1776, it has been the residence of the Ruspoli family. Its most famous feature is the staircase, built in 1640 by the Caetani family and constructed entirely of monolithic marble steps, and considered one of the four wonders of Rome.