Merrion Charles - Private Travel
Consultant - Italy
Here is a taster of a few of the properties available.
Or explore further afield.
Choosing the right hotel is not an easy task and being sure that it will fit the bill can be tricky.
Italy is home to many excellent hotels but reading a brochure or a review can be misleading. Getting it right is essential and with the expert and impartial knowledge provided by Merrion the stress and worry is taken away. A stunning view, superb cuisine and luxurious rooms are not so hard to find but this must be combined with charm, character and excellent, friendly service…
Merrion travels throughout Italy in her quest for the most special hotel retreats. Some are grand and luxurious, others may be small and hidden away but they are all chosen for their attention to detail and friendliness of the staff thus guaranteeing that guests are not only provided with a beautiful spacious suite with marble bathroom, magical view and mouth watering cuisine but also that sense of friendly yet professional service & management.
From the Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites to Le Fontanelle in Chianti and La Sommita in Puglia, Merrion’s knowledge, advice and assistance is the very best. Merrion knows the owners of her selected hotels and will always provide an honest opinion of not only which hotel to choose but even which room to book, what to eat and where to enjoy evening aperitivi as the sun sets!
Should you wish to venture beyond Italy then Merrion has other secrets up her sleeve…
Here is a taster of some of the hotels in Italy which Merrion recommends.
Hotels
Hotels in Tuscany
Hotel Cala del Porto
Punta Ala, Maremma, Southern Tuscany
Situated on the Maremma coastline of Tuscany, Hotel
Cala del Porto is a beautiful and luxurious destination
and a haven for relaxation.
Hotel Le Fontanelle
Pianella, Chianti, Tuscany
Hotel Le Fontanelle is a very special and exquisite property in the heart of
Chianti.With spectacular views, excellent service and beautifully
decorated rooms, Le Fontanelle is a luxurious hotel in which to completely
relax and enjoy the beauty and charm of Tuscany.
Grand Hotel Continental
Siena, Tuscany
In the heart of Siena, close to Piazza del Campo and the Duomo, is the
elegant and luxurious Grand Hotel Continental, an incredible 17th
century Palazzo rich in frescoes where numerous famous nobility
have stayed over the decades.
Hotel Hermitage
La Biodola, Elba
Established in 1958 by the Genoese aristocrat Paolo De Ferrari, after he
fell in love at first sight with Biodola’s fine pink-tinted sand and crystal
clear sea, Hotel Hermitage has continued to maintain its reputation for
excellent service and relaxed ambience in Elba’s most sought after bay.
Il Pellicano
Porto Ercole, Tuscany
This enchanting and intimate hotel continues to draw clients back year after year with its fabulous coastal location, attentive staff and total luxury.
La Locanda di San Francesco
Montepulciano, Val d’Orcia
This exquisite boutique hotel in the beautiful hill top village of
Montepulciano exudes charm and hospitality - the perfect
destination for a sojourn in the Val d’Orcia.
Villa Le Barone
Panzano, Chianti, Tuscany
A beautiful home in the heart of Chianti with exquisite cuisine and excellent
service, Villa Le Barone is the perfect venue in which to totally unwind and
savour the calm, beauty and tranquillity of Tuscany.
Terme di Saturnia
Maremma, Tuscany
Famous worldwide for its beneficial thermal waters and treatments,
Saturnia is set amidst pristine Tuscan scenery and the Terme di
Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort is the ultimate destination for complete
and utter relaxation.
Hotels in Puglia
La Sommita
Ostuni, Puglia
Stylish, intimate and original, La Sommita offers excellent hospitality in fascinating Puglia … highly recommended.
Masseria Torre Coccaro
Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia
Built in the XVI Century as a stronghold against the Turks, this
beautiful masseria is surrounded by ancient olive, almond and carob
trees. A great history of superb cuisine and hospitality await guests at
Torre Coccaro.
Torre Maizza Masseria
Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia
Set amidst a grove of age-old olive trees TorreMaizza,
once an ancient garrison along the Puglian defence line, is
now a truly exceptional and enchanting hotel rich in charm
and luxury – a delightful hotel at any time of the year.
Hotels in Dolomites
Rosa Alpina
San Cassiano, Italian Dolomites
Luxurious and hedonistic with superb hospitality and service, Rosa Alpina is a dream summer and winter destination.
Sport Hotel Arabba
Italian Dolomites
This charming family managed hotel in the heart of the
Italian Dolomites offers complete luxury and comfort in
an area of outstanding natural beauty and some of the
best skiing and walking in the world.
Hotels in Venice & Veneto
Hotel Flora
Venice, Veneto
Family owned and managed, Hotel Flora is hidden away behind St Mark’s Square – great value and full of charm.
Hotels in Rome
Hotel Locarno
Piazza del Popolo, Rome
Perfectly situated near Piazza del Popolo and glamorous Via Condotti, Hotel Locarno is a very special ‘boutique’ hotel full of character, a relaxing and friendly ambience and enchanting bedrooms..
Hotels in Amalfi Coast
Hotel Santa Caterina
Amalfi Coast, Campania
Hotel Santa Caterina is perfectly situated amidst the staggering
natural beauty of the Amalfi coast with clear blue Mediterranean
sea, dramatic mountains and the delightful landscape of terraced
gardens of lemon and orange groves.
Hotels in Sicily & Sardinia
Hotel Sporting
Porto Rotondo, Sardinia
Perfectly positioned on the stunning Sardinian Costa Smeralda
with a private beach and excellent restaurant, Hotel Sporting is
intimate and charming.
