Hotel Sacher, Vienna – and a slice of cakeVienna, Austria
One of the best hotels in Vienna also serves one of the world’s best cakes. Well that’s what Livvy believes now…
Destinations
Belmond Reid’s PalaceFunchal, Madeira
Historic clifftop hotel in Madeira with landscaped gardens, ocean‑view pools and a Michelin‑starred restaurant overlooking Funchal Bay
Savoy HotelLondon, England
Luxury hotel on the Strand, overlooking the River Thames, renowned for legendary dining, classic bars and timeless elegance. One of London’s best hotels
Excelsior PalaceRapallo, Italy
Elegant Belle Époque seaside hotel on the Ligurian coast with panoramic views, refined dining and a private beach club
Taj MahalNew Delhi, India
The Taj Mahal hotel could be said to be located at New Delhi’s premier address – One Mansingh Road – in the Lutyens-designed heart of the government and administrative area of the city. With multiple restaurants, a good spa and pool, it is suited for both business and leisure
The DorchesterLondon, England
For over 90 years, from its prestigious position on Park Lane, Mayfair, overlooking Hyde Park, one of London’s best-loved hotels, renowned for Michelin-star dining, classic British luxury and an elegant spa
Grand Hotel Villa CoraFlorence, Italy
Opulent 19th‑century villa with spa, gardens and pool, overlooking the Boboli Gardens just outside Florence’s historic centre.
Belmond Villa San MicheleFlorence, Italy
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.
Il SalviatinoFlorence, Italy
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.
Belmond Hotel CarusoRavello, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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
Belmond Grand Hotel TimeoTaormina, Sicily, Italy
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.
Belmond Villa Sant’AndreaTaormina Mare, Sicily, Italy
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.