Danieli
In 1822, Giuseppe Dal Niel, nicknamed "Danieli" was able to rent a part of a palazzo and transform it into a hotel, called "Danieli". Today it comands one of the best locations of the city, only a few steps away from St. Marco place. W...
Cala di Volpe
We are thoroughly trained to expect backgrounds and historic context. This hotel presents one of the rare exceptions in the list of The Most Famous Hotels in the World. Here, the brain doesn’t immediately reach the right conclusion. When we se...
Grand Hotel Arenzano
The Grand Hotel occupies a site, that, in the 16th century, was a post house where travelers could refresh themselfes during their journeys. Today, the legacy of hospitality continues in a serenely elegant style in the idyllic setting of the Italian ...
Excelsior Florence
Founded by hotelier Gerardo Kraft in 1925-1927 (opening year), the Excelsior in Florence is one of the great hotels of Italy. Neighboring the famous Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, todays Westin Excelsior, Florence combines contempora...
Grand Hotel Savoia
In the first months of 2008, the Hotel was reborn as the Grand Hotel Savoia, with the achievement to preserve in the next 110 years, the prominent role that it has always played in the history of the Italian Hospitality.
Grand Hotel Rimini
Built in 1908 on the Adriatic Coast, the Grand Hotel Rimini is one of the "grande dame" hotels of Italy. It is located in two adjacent buildings, the main building with 117 accommodations, including three Regal Suites and the Fellini residence with 5...
Caruso Ravello
In 1893, Pantaleone Caruso, (who already owned a vineyard and produced an excellent wine), and his wife, Emilia Cicalese, rented 5 rooms in one of the wings of the Marquis D’Afflitto’s eleventh century palace and open the “Pe...
Majestic Rome
The luxurious Hotel Majestic Roma is set right on world-famous Via Veneto. Walk to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain in under 10 minutes. Known for its hospitality and welcoming atmosphere, the hotel guarantees a personalised service. Try som...
Diana Majestic
Feel the Book — while you read, listen! I boarded the overnight train 235 in Vienna at 7.29pm, and the next morning I found myself driving through the northern plains of Italy, south of the mighty Alps. I had passed through Venice after mi...
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Tenor Enrico Caruso with Lina Cavalieri; the tenor loved the hotel so much that he called it his home in Naples. Caruso died here, in 1921.
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Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich (former Savoy Baur en Ville)
Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More
Raffles Hotel
The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
Half Moon
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
Mount Kenya Safari Club
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More