29 Aug 2013
The aim of “Lifestyle Italy” is to list openings of new hotels, hotel re-openings, new services in existing hotels, restaurants and shops and future openings as well as new flights and transport news. *
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NEW HOTELS
NEW! AMAN GRAND CANAL , first 7* in VENICE
Opened last May, the Aman Grand Canal is the first 7* luxury hotel in Venice, realized within Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal. Frescoed rooms by Tiepolo, library room lined with original leather wallpaper, private gardens, a cosy spa and Dining Room serving Italian and Asian dishes are all features of this new exclusive hotel. www.amanresorts.com
NEW! L’ANGOLO DI SAN PIETRO (5* de luxe), Boutique Hotel in Rome
The Boutique Luxury Hotel L’Angolo di San Pietro, opened in April 2013 near St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican. L’Angolo di San Pietro offers two Deluxe rooms, three Junior suites and four suites. One of them provides access to a private balcony with Jacuzzi. Some rooms feature a large outdoor balcony overlooking the St. Peter’s Dome. www.langolodisanpietro.it
NEW! GRAND HOTEL LEONARDO DA VINCI (5*) in Cesenatico
The Grand Hotel Leonardo da Vinci opened at the end of July 2013 in Cesenatico on the Adriatic Riviera. Leonardo da Vinci, built on the ruins of Cologna Veronese dating back to the late 1800s, is situated along the sea and overlooking the famous harbour designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The hotel offers elegantly appointed rooms and suites, gourmet restaurant, indoor swimming pool, private beach and beach restaurant and a spa. www.selecthotels.it
NEW! MELIA VILLA CAPRI (5*), in Capri
Hotel chain Melia opened a new hotel this summer in Anacapri on the islandof Capri, only 15 minutes away from the famous Piazzetta. The Hotel has 19 rooms and suites (adult’s only), the Marea Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine located in a lemon grove, outdoor swimming pool, wellness centre and meeting spaces. www.melia.com
NEW! NETIS GOURMET & SPA (5*) on Lake Vico in Lazio
The Netis Hotel Gourmet & Spa, opened in July 2013, was built on the golden shores of LakeVicowhich is surrounded by a natural reserve, an area of about 3,200 hectares. The nearest city is the beautiful medieval city of Viberbo, but Romeis also easily reached by car or train. The hotel offers 21 bedrooms all with ample internal and exterior spaces overlooking the lake. The hotel also offers a gourmet Restaurant, La Scilla, a Spa and meeting rooms. www.netishotel.it
NEW! HOTEL LA GARE (4* sup.), Murano Island, Venice
LaGare Hotel in Venice is the first 4* Hotel opened in the heart of MuranoIsland, famous for its glass works. It is enclosed within the antique walls of an old furnace called “conterie” and overlooks the Grand Canal of Murano.
The 118 guestrooms are elegantly furnished, and the lighting which enhances the rooms in a skilful fusion is designed by the well known Murano glass company, Venini. A permanent exhibition of museum works and designs by Venini can be seen in the scenic common areas.The hotel has an elegant restaurant and bar, which look out onto a characteristic Venetian courtyard. Venice can be reached in 20 minutes by a shuttle boat service. www.lagarehotelvenezia.com
NEW! BW VALLE DI ASSISI HOTEL (4*), near Assisi in Umbria
The Best Western Valle di Assisi Hotel opened in April 2013, it is situated in the valley below the delightful Umbrian town of Assisiand offers 57 rooms, restaurant serving local cuisine, 10 meeting rooms, an artificial lake, open air swimming pool, tennis courts and soon to be opened spa. www.vallediassisi.com
NEW! BOUTIQUE HOTEL RELAIS LA PLACA in Sicily
The Relais La Placa, situated betweenMount Etnaand the Alcantara Gorges, is hosted in a typically Moresque style building and offer just 5 beautifully appointed rooms, a restaurant serving dishes with locally sourced ingredients, outdoor swimming pool and guided excursion to the nearby places of interest.
PALAZZO CASTIGLONI LUXURY SUITES in Mantova
The magnificent 15th century Palazzo Castiglioni, recently opened its luxury suites to the public in the culturally and artistically rich city of Mantua in Lombardy. Situated in Piazza Sordello in front of the Palazzo Ducale, the Palazzo Castiglioni offers 5 luxury suites and a meeting and events space on the Piano Nobile. www.palazzocastiglioni.com
NEW! ALBERGO DIFFUSO MANNOIS (3* plus), Orosei in Sardinia
The Albergo diffuso Mannois in Orosei (Eastern Sardiniacoast), has been re-opened after 50 years in June 2013. It is a little hamlet where clients stay in renovated lodgings around the central piazza, bikes are available to residents to substitute the car and food is cooked by local women and it is inspired to the traditional peasant cuisine of this corner of Sardinia. www.mannois.it
RE-OPENINGS AND NEW SERVICES
RE-OPENING OF THE HOTEL EXCELSIOR (5*de luxe) , VENICE LIDO
The historic Hotel Excelsior in Venice Lido has re-opened in April 2013 after an extensive upgrade of the rooms in terms of size and furnishings, still maintaining the Moresque style that characterizes the hotel, especially in the Presidential Suites.
UPGRADE AT THE DUE TORRI HOTEL IN VERONA (5*)
The Due Torri Hotel in Veronaoccupies a building dating back to the 14th century and has been extensively renovated recently. The hotel offers 90 rooms and suites, in particular the Presidential suite Sant’Anastasia gives onto the Gothic Church after which it has been named. Other exclusive suites are the Romeo and Juliet Suite and the Maria Callas Suite, after its most famous guest. The hotel also affords a new panoramic restaurant on the terrace. www.hotelduetorri.duetorrihotels.com
ROMAN PENTHOUSE AT THE REGINA BAGLIONI in Rome
The Regina Baglioni Hotel in the iconic Via Veneto in Romehas inaugurated the “Roman Penthouse” on the eight floor. The view from the private terrace of 300sqm, is 360 degrees over Rome, from the Colosseum to St Peter’s Dome. The suite is about 560sqm of space with a private kitchen and bar, two bedrooms, living rooms, Jacuzzi and gym. A private butler is also on hand. www.baglionihotels.com
RE-OPENING OF THE HILTON GARDEN INN (4*), MILAN MALPENSA AIRPORT
The Hilton Garden Inn at MilanMalpensaAirporthas re-opened after a period of closure. The Hotel offers 207 rooms, free Wi-Fi, business centre, fitness area, meeting rooms and free shuttle to the Airport Terminals. http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
NEW SUITES AT THE COL ALTO HOTEL (4*) in Corvara, Alta Badia
The Hotel Col Alto in Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites, has opened this year 9 new luxurious suites located in both the main building and the annexe which is linked by a private underground passage. The hotel offers unrivalled views over the mountains, indoor swimming pool with sea-salt water, gourmet restaurant and a spa and wellness centre. www.colalto.it
RESTAURANTS, FOOD EVENTS & SHOPS
NEW! OPSON RESTAURANT, at the Hotel Imperiale in Taormina
Hotel Imperiale in Taormina, has opened the new OpsoN Restaurant, on the rooftop terrace, featuring Chef Fabio Baldassarre, Michelin starred chef at Unico restaurant in Milan. OpsoN from the ancient Greek means ”food" which emphasizes the Sicilian traditional roots on which the cuisine of Fabio Baldassarre at the Hotel Imperiale in Taormina will be based upon. OpsoN offers customers a wide selection of recipes developed following the same gastronomic Sicilian philosophy of the island which is rich in cultural and social history since ancient age. The Grill OpsoN Restaurant offers the opportunity to taste the quality of local food. Every evening, from 19:00, aperitifs, cocktails or champagne accompanied by tasty snacks designed by the Chef, will be served on the Roof Terrace of the Hotel Imperiale, offering a unique view of the sunset over the bayof Taormina. www.imperialetaormina.com
TRANSPORT NEWS
NEW FLIGHTS FROM THE U.K. and EIRE TO ITALY
Please consult airline’s website for more details
Darwin Airline
- Cambridge– MilanMalpensa
Ryanair
- LondonStansted – Comiso (south-eastSicily)
Alitalia
- LondonCity–Rome
Stefania Gatta
Press and communications
E-mail: stefania.gatta@enit.it
NB: The hotels, restaurants and other services mentioned in this newsletter are listed for information only and this newsletter is not meant to be interpreted as a recommendation for any particular establishment. Information is correct at date of publication.
