Il Salviatino: Defining Tuscan Luxury
To nominate the Luxury Hotel Il Salviatino in Florence
, Italy as one of the worlds best luxury hotels would be to undermine it. Each wall, each shelf, nook and cranny bespeaks high life, sophistication and refinement. Once a derelict villa atop a Florentine hill, this ancient aristocratic architectural piece of magnificence is now the site of one of the best resorts Looking at Il Salviatino it is easy to see that it is a labor of love. When the medieval villa was being refurbished its owner Marcello FM Pigozzo and his architectural team were surprised to unearth frescoes embedded in its false ceiling, a secret sarcophagus that now serves as a luxurious bath and myriads of pathways.All this, plus loving attention and care has turned this stunning edifice into one of the worlds best hotels. Visitors to the Il Salviatino usually come away raving about the impeccable interiors. All furniture items have been personally hand-picked by Luciano Colombo, the renowned Italian architect. This queen among the best luxury hotels is situated in a hamlet called Maiano from where you would need to drive uphill where, on the slope of Fiesole, looms large the Luxury Hotel Il Salviatino.
The property initially emerged in the 14th century as a medieval farm house. It, hence, changed many hands before percolating down to the Pigozzo family who transformed it into one of the worlds best hotels while retaining its essential charm. Its guest rooms and suites are, expectedly well-appointed with an eye to functionality combined with luxury. High-quality leather and Tuscany linen characterize the bedrooms looking out to exotic views of the hills and the countryside. But if you want to have it all do book into the Dome View Deluxe that is 344 square feet in terms of width with huge windows looking out into the most stunning view of Florentine countryside and forests.
Going around the Luxury Hotel Il Salviatino guests will find that its restored walls reflect the original works of Italian artists and also rare pieces of objets dart all displayed to loving effect here. The Luxury Hotel Il Salviatino also defines and emphasizes the art of fine dining. For cuisine prepared from fresh local produce check into the caf called Grappolo. Developed by the well-known chef Saverio Sbragli the restaurant includes recipes incorporating authentic Italian cooking styles with all the genuine ingredients.
For typical Tuscan classic fare, on the other hand, do check into La Terrazza which is an open-air restaurant overlooking the beautiful Dome area. Here you can taste food as grandma made it. For a more secluded dining experience, however, check into Le Serre which also comprises panoply of well-chosen international fare. Finally guests may relax in these soothing environs by availing of the multi-awarded Deveron Spa, a name derived from the ancient language of Sanskrit meaning Garden in Heaven comprising an exotic menu of treatments. It is not for nothing that the hotel is known as one of the best resorts in the world.
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