Miscellaneous

Ever since 2006, this property has had one objective: to make something special for its region, Emilia. And it has achieved its goal. After 7 years of patience and hard work, Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa has finally opened its doors to the public. It is located in the eighteenth-century Villa Bentivoglio, in the centre of the village of Varignana, 19 Km from Bologna… It is a unique place, nestling in 20 hectares of grounds on the hills of Bologna, a stone’s throw from the Region’s thermal spa district. It is almost a “multi-building or integrated hotel”, considering that...

Bonton A simple Guide, dedicated above all to those who are not well acquainted with Hotels. A way of keeping abreast of the most commonly used terminology, and a wealth of suggestions for impeccable behaviour in every situation, from making a booking to paying your bill.   Dos and Don’ts – Politeness and good behaviour normally attain the best results. Hence, behave towards others as you would have them behave towards you. – If you must make a complaint, do not assume an aggressive attitude towards staff and, most importantly, never raise your voice in the Lobby. – Should your room not yet...

Four years of conservative restoration works and overall investment of 3.4 million euro, which involved the company Terme di San Giuliano Srl as much as the Municipality of San Giuliano and the Region of Tuscany, have resulted in the addition of the new Bagni di Levante spa centre in the Terme di San Giuliano. The new centre, which extends and completes the well-being package in Bagni di Pisa Palace & Spa, the luxury five-star jewel in the crown of the Fonteverde Collection, is entirely dedicated to the realm of spa water – from more traditional treatments such as mud therapy...

Perhaps it is still to soon to call it a trend. And yet there are indications. Observing the new openings and the projects of the international chains, one fact emerges: the big names of hospitality are banking on the islands. In the Venice Lagoon above all. Do you remember San Clemente Palace, on the island of San Clemente, which closed last year? According to the rumors – officious but not overly so considering that we are talking about the respectable paper Il Gazzettino diVenezia – the 200-room five-star resort, once a jewel in the crown of Amato Ramondetti’s Turin Hotels...

Last September, after a long wait, Palazzo Montemartini finally opened its doors in the Castro Pretorio neighbourhood, in front of the Baths of Diocletian and a short stroll from Termini Station. Rome’s new five-star hotel, part of the Ragosta Collection, is a perfect blend of opposites. On one hand, it has all the classic elements you would expect to find in a period dwelling, such as marble and stucco-work, and on the other, it has comfort and design with a contemporary impact, and is oriented towards energy saving and eco-compatibility, building automation and smart apps. Palazzo Montemartini is a quick-change...

StYle In a luxury hotel, every sensory perception must be an unbroken sequence of emotions inspired by your surroundings, whether they are refined and enhanced with fine furnishings or with installations in perfect contemporary style, in which the choice of the materials and the technological equipment distinguishes the hotel’s identity. From a welcoming letter in your room signed by the manager to the staff in smart uniforms who, with poise and a discreet smile, are ready to satisfy your desires, and sometimes to anticipate them. Or the scent of the flower arrangements, lavish or minimal, that adorn the lobby or...

The Four Seasons in Milan celebrated its twentieth birthday this year. It did it in fine style at the end of the summer with a special cocktail party, together with friends and distinguished guests such as Mario Boselli, Giuseppe Zanotti, Beppe Modenese, Piero Pinto, Teresa Missoni, Marta Brivio Sforza, Gabriella Dompè, Cesare Prandelli, Tancredi Cordero di Montezemolo, Giorgio Forattini, Gaetano and Albertina Marzotto, Enzo Miccio, Andrea Buccellati, Cristina Versace, Davide Oldani, Matteo Thun and many others besides. It was a clear sign that consistently investing in quality and innovation pays off. And is appreciated. International globetrotters appreciate its elegance, exclusiveness,...

From Starwood’s Le Méridien to the Dorchester Collection. For a sum rumoured to be in the region of 105 million euro. We are speaking about the Hotel Eden in Rome, which at the end of September became part of the collection of hospitality jewels owned by the Sultan of Brunei. A new life and a new page to be written, as always in the pursuit of excellence, for the luxury five-star hotel located a short stroll from the Spanish Steps and Via Veneto. But before that happens, careful restoration will touch up its looks, valorizing its nineteenth-century atmosphere. At present, the timing...

Holidays in Capri… One thing you can count on as regards hospitality on this charming island is Meliá Hotels & Resorts‘ treasure in Anacapri. It is Meliá Villa Capri Hotel & Spa, a harmonious blend of Liberty style and design, much more than a petit hotel: it is the “Adults Only” hotel, where privacy and peace are guaranteed. The hotel will reopen for the new season next 16 April, and it is proposing several new features. For instance? A Pillows Menu is available in the 19 rooms and suites, making even the choice of pillows truly personalized. The jewels in the crown of...

The iconic hospitality of Lungarno Hotels Collection, the hotel management company owned by the Ferragamo family, has added another key tile to its mosaic of luxury by opening Portrait Firenze. It is a space without time, where harmony defines the design. An exclusive residence that overlooks the Arno and offers a close-up of Ponte Vecchio. Aristocratic. No other adjective could capture the essence of this “portrait” of Florence in the ’50s, whence Italian fashion sprang. And the service is an integral part of this journey through time, helping to make it an unparalleled experience for the guests of Portrait Firenze....