Italy

Centrally located, near the Spanish Steps, this 16^th century former palace had British poets Keats and Shelley as its early visitors. A hotel since 1845, it is has undergone extensive and tasteful renovations in recent years.  It has a well-regarded restaurant, Café Romano.

Built in 1889, the neo-classical Majestic was the first hotel on the exclusive Via Veneto. The hotel is within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Borghese Art Gallery and gardens and Via Condotti, Rome’s premier designer and boutique shopping street.

Sant’Andrea is an imposing 19th century villa overlooking the the Bay of Mazzaro.  With its own private beach below, large dining terrace and set in sub-tropical gardens, it enjoys one of the best positions in Taormina.

Enjoying a prominent lofty position next to the historic Greek amphitheatre, Grand Hotel Timeo is set in extensive landscaped gardens that snake up to its front door.  From a large sunlit terrace are views of  Mount Etna and Capo Taormina.

The historic Hotel Caruso is in the hill town of Ravello on the Amalfi Coast. Set on towering cliffs, with spectacular sea views, the hotel is an oasis of tranquility with an outdoor heated infinity swimming pool and lush, flower-scented gardens

Il Salviatino is a sympathetically restored 15th century villa set in extensive landscaped grounds in the hills of Fiesole.  From its magnificent terrace overlooking Florence, one can see the Duomo and in the gardens below are the heated swimming pool and spa.

Villa San Michele, a magnificent 15th century former monastery is perched on a hill overlooking Florence.   From the dining terrace overlooking the Florentine hills and the Duomo,  Villa San Michele must have one of the best views in Tuscany.

Opulent 19th‑century villa with spa, gardens and pool, overlooking the Boboli Gardens just outside Florence’s historic centre.

Elegant Belle Époque seaside hotel on the Ligurian coast with panoramic views, refined dining and a private beach club