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In all our properties, each maître de maison draws upon his unique experience and passion to share the authentic culture and tastes of his region with every guest.
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Established in France more than 50 years ago, Relais & Châteaux has become a renowned reference of excellence in the hotel and restaurant world. The Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
Relais Il Falconiere voted the best hotel in Italy by the readers of Travel + Leisure! Il Pellicano and Il San Pietro were also voted among the top hotels in the country.
Travel + Leisure has just unveiled its annual list of the most beautiful properties in the world, selected by its readers. As every year, Relais & Châteaux dominated this prestigious selection with no fewer than 27 properties making the list.
Ranked among the top hotels in Italy was Relais Il Falconiere in Cortona, voted the best property in Italy and the sixth in the world! Pellicano in Porto Ercole and San Pietro di Positano in Positano were among the leading properties on this prestigious list.
This listing was compiled by Travel + Leisure Magazine between January and March 2007 with the expert support of Harris Interactive. 930,000 of the magazine’s subscribers awarded the hotels a score out of 100 in a secure questionnaire.
Il Falconiere Hotel and restaurant in the country The splendid 17th century residence is located between Umbria and Tuscany in the beautiful countryside of Cortona. It is an exclusive and well restored jewel, formerly home of the poet Antonio Guadagnoli and then owned by the Baracchi family since 1860. The rooms reflect the elegant style of simplicity, typical of Tuscan villas. Some of the rooms are located in the Villa, others by the Chapel, overlooking the vineyards or inside the Thesan Etruscan Spa. The sublime cuisine with sunny flavours is matched with great wines, like the ones produced in the Baracchi Winery with its vineyards and the wine cellar situated in the estate. Many pleasant moments of intimacy, relaxation and wellbeing will make your stay unforgettable. ...Read more Italy, Cortona (Arezzo)
Il Pellicano Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on the seafront In its setting cocooned by the beauty of nature, tucked away between the blue sea and the lush Mediterranean vegetation, where luxury and serenity join forces with attention to detail, and impeccable service comes with a sincere smile. IL PELLICANO extends an invitation to a memorable stay that makes you remember the words of the French poet Charles Baudelaire: “ There all is harmony and beauty, luxury, calm and delight”. The heated salt water pool overlooking the horizon, the private beach, the two restaurants, one of wich is starred, the panoramic terraces, the rooms and suites with minimalist elegance, the gym, and the wellness centre are all guarantees of a truly unforgettable stay. ...Read more Italy, Porto Ercole (Grosseto)
Il San Pietro di Positano Hotel and restaurant on the seafront This hotel is the dream child of Carlino Cinque who was passionately in love with this place and commissioned a villa on a promontory with breathtaking views. In the course of time, this dream grew as did the hotel. Today, it boasts 61 rooms, each with a private terrace and a wonderful sea view. The fine terracotta floors with ceramic decoration and the doors, adorned with frescoes and other marvels, enhance the interior. From the terrace, the view of Praiano, Positano, the coast and the rock formations of Capri are spectacular. A unique hotel of great charm. ...Read more Italy, Positano
Italy, Cortona (Arezzo) 
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on the seafront
