Aielli & Benevento

Concierge.com recently created a list of the world’s hotels with the n=best bathrooms. Rome’s Cavalieri made the list (known once as the Cavalieri Hilton it is now part of Waldorf Astoria collection.) The Cavalieri also is home to La Pergola, one of Italy best rated restaurants.

The best of the bathroom: The hydro massage tub in the Penthouse Suite at the Rome Cavalieri hotel is so spectacular, it has earned its own separate bathroom-within-a-bathroom in the guest suite. Up a few steps and glassed-in for gazing, the tub lets you take a dip while drinking in a view of St. Peter’s Basilica. The ceiling over this Roman bath glitters with starry fiber optics, and you can set the lighting to green, blue, yellow, or—look out—red.

The rest of the bathroom: Paneled in a rare marble with malachite inlay, the palatial bathroom is trimmed with Swarovski crystals; there’s an LCD TV above the opulent vanity, and the luxe triple-head shower is equipped with a tropical storm–inspired mister, plus scent therapy. The rest of the suite’s no slouch, either, with Andy Warhol artwork and an oversize Karl Lagerfeld sofa set that was originally designed for Lagerfeld’s home in Paris.

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Malta’s Westin Dragonara Resort is a luxury 5 star hotel virtually in the centre of the Mediterranean, just 93kms south of Sicily. Perched on the top floor of The Dragonara, the expansive Penthouse suite boast of jaw-dropping views of the sea, pool-deck, and surrounding area from four private terraces. That’s right, four—one for each of the three double bedrooms, plus another off the main living room.

Malta is just a few hours’ flying time from most European cities. (Yes we know Malta is its own country and not a part of Italy…but its close enough and worthy of an adventure when you’re in ‘bella Italia’.)

A charming 5-star resort in the verdant hills of Franciacorta a few minutes’ drive from Lake Iseo, L’Albereta Relais & Chateaux is truly off the beaten track. The proprietor has a theory about houses, that each should have a pensatoio at the top—a place surrounded by windows where a person can pause, contemplate nature, and refresh. So L’Albereta between Brescia and Bergamo, has the Cabriolet Suite.  Atop a tower facing Lake Iseo, you are in the clutches of Northern Italian luxury—sitting on satin, damask; surrounded by vineyards; fed by the great Milanese chef Gualtiero Marchesi. Did we forget to mention the Michelin rated restaurant?  

The Henri Chenot Spa  has 1500sqm dedicated to the well-being of body and mind. From windsurfing or boat rides on the breathtaking Lago Iseo, weaving down the country lanes on a bicycle to explore the neighbouring villages, taking a tour of a vineyard on horseback, or hiking in the surrounding hills.  L’Albereta accommodation 57 rooms including 19 suites & junior suite. All rooms have air conditioning, satellite television, DVD (on request).

Getting to: L’Albereta: Fly to Bergamo or to Verona followed by a 45mins drive.  Excursions with a tour guide can be arranged to Brescia, Lake Garda, Verona, Bergamo, Milan. Boat trips & hiking trips available.

Against the backdrop of the blue Mediterranean sky and sea, Masseria San Domenico lies only 500 metres from the Adriatic coast in Puglia.

The hotel’s whitewashed building stands amidst centenarian olive groves; the building itself goes back to the 15th century, when it was used by the Knights of Malta as a watch-tower. Masseria San Domenico offers boutique-style intimacy bound with a magnificent outdoor free-form swimming pool, a state-of-the-art Thalassotherapy spa, a lovely beach, two tennis courts, a modern gym and a challenging 18-hole golf course.

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What we call ‘Sicilian chic’ to make the hearts warm of Sicily’s fashion natives Dolce and Gabbana.  Set on Salina, one the seven Aeolian Islands…you’ve heard of Stromboli and Panarea.Capfaro

Capofaro is an original concept: a boutique resort in a working vineyard with an old lighthouse, whose beam mingles with sparks from distant Stromboli.  A huddle of low white buildings, with cane-shaded terraces, draped armchairs and carpets of purple flowers, looks out past 7 hectares of vineyards and a flaking lighthouse to a deep blue sea. It could be Santorini without the crowds. But this is the Tyrrhenian Sea so, instead of the caldera, you get the distant volcano of Stromboli; behind you loom the lush pyramids of Salina’s mountains.  By day, guests tan by the decked pool, the sea shimmers below, bamboos wave, grapes grow. At night Stromboli throws sparks into the night sky, and the poolside restaurant-bar comes alive with chilled music and beautiful people.

According to a recent review in Traveler: “The dramatic drawing room has a black ceiling and walls, white moldings, leopard-print headboards and dusty mauve, shot-silk window treatments.” This the biggest room in Casa Howard at about 50 sqm.  With black walls and ancient Venetian mosaic marble floors, there are 3 big windows looking onto Via della Scala. The ensuite bathroom also has the same mosaic floors and a big shower.  Each Casa Howard Guest house, whether an apartment, palazzo or farmhouse) offers highly personal service.

In Rome there are two Casa Howard guest houses, both near the Spanish Steps: one is located on via Capo le Case , and with only 5 double bedrooms it is a very intimate place to stay; the other Rome Guesthouse is on via Sistina, with luxury rooms designed by Tommaso Ziffer.

Like New York, Milan is a major urban center, arguably Italy’s most important commercial Mecca…where industry, finance and fashion all intersect.  It is no surprise that this very business focused city would sport some outstanding hotels.  For reasons of outstanding service, market pricing and center city locations, here are our four top picks as ‘magnificent in Milano’…

Park Milano Hyatt Address: Via Tommaso Grossi 1.

Best location…bar none. Set in a stately 1870s bank, this hotel fuses Italian elegance with a Zen atmosphere. The 117 luxe guest rooms have marble floors and walls, high ceilings, and minimalist lines accentuated by rich materials, state-of-the-art TVs, and Wi-Fi Web access. Dining at The Park restaurant is Michelin class level: The menu is split into three sections: regional, national, and fusion. The hotel has a spa where guests can enjoy a fitness center. The front door of the hotel is less than 100 metres to the Galleria.

Principe de Savoia Address: Piazza della Repubblica 17.

Dominating the Piazza della Repubblica the Hotel Principe di Savoia is a luxury five-star hotel that has been the natural home for international travelers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920’s. Its imposing neoclassical facade hides one of the world’s most luxuriously appointed hotels. Easily accessed from all parts of the city and close to Milan’s many attractions and elegant shopping districts, the Hotel Principe de Savoia is within 50 minutes of Milan’s main airport, Malpensa. The Hotel has a spa and fitness center.

Bulgari Hotel Address: Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7/b.

The Bulgari is an unmatched luxury venture by Ritz Carlton and the famed Roman jeweler. The hotel itself is a combination of contemporary design and avant-guard details and situated in Milan’s most stylish area- Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, the Scala theatre and the Academy of Brera. There is a 4,000 sqm private garden, next to the Botanical Gardens. The rooms have plasma TVs, WiFI and wall to wall marble bathrooms. A world class Espa is on the premises.

Four Seasons Address: Via Gesù, 6/8.

A dramatically reborn 15th-century convent with a mere 118 rooms and suites, the intimate Four Seasons is steps from Milan’s couture houses and financial district on the exclusive Via Gesù between Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga. Four Seasons Junior Suites offer ample space for work, leisure or entertaining and no two are alike. Located throughout the Hotel, they overlook the Hotel courtyard or Via Gesù.

Imagine a room designed by Salvatore Ferragamo and you can appreciate Portrait Suites, the chic urban townhouse,that is the jewel in their small boutique hotel chain owned by the shoe impresario’s family.

At the center of Roman high fashion district, around the corner from Piazza di Spagna, a new townhouse where everything is designed to make life more “dolce”, just above the Salvatore Ferragamo Men’s Store in Via Condotti.  In the private dimension of only 14 suites and studios, a unique style of bespoke hospitality.  Portrait Suites offers reception 24 hours, free Internet Wi-Fi, garage service, bar, continental breakfast served in the studio/suite or outdoor on the rooftop Terrace that looks out over the Spanish Steps.  Many of the staff are present and former Ferragamo models.

The Presidential Suite in the Molino Stucky will make you feel like a Venetian Doge!

This two-floor suite is the largest in the city. The ground-level contains the two bedrooms and living spaces. The second level the fitness-room, hydro-pool, hammam, sauna and personal panoramic tower. The private elevator opens-up onto a wide parquet corridor which leads to a master bedroom and a second bedroom, each with its own walk-in closet and breath-taking views. Three marble steps lead to a spacious living area with sweeping views of Venice and a romantic fireplace. Special services and amenities include: large plasma TV set; private access to tower, sauna ; fireplace; guest bathroom.

One of Milan’s most exclusive…a seven star hotel in the famous Galleria.

The master bedroom of the Toscanini suite features an alfresco ceiling and an adjoining split-level lounge and an en suite marble bathroom with a bath and an overhead chromo therapeutic shower.

The upper level relax area features an exercise bicycle and a work out space. There are three LCD TVs, one 32_, one 42_ and one 20_. The bedroom is provided with a laptop computer with wireless connection attached to a fax as well as a color printer, cordless telephones with two lines, individual climate control, mini bar and large in room safe. This suite includes personalized butler service.