Relais & Châteaux is a world in and of itself, unlike any other. A warm, welcoming, gourmet affair awaits where outstanding quality is coupled with each individual property's passion for their own region and its terroir.
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When you experience Relais & Châteaux, you experience a whole array of sensations. Each of our properties offers the opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled range of sensory experiences, where the beauty of a particular place, the warmth of the hospitality and the quality of the cuisine are in perfect harmony. Scents and tastes, landscapes and colours make every stay a rare and intense experience.
Discover the excellent cuisine served in our properties: traditional or contemporary, it never fails to be wonderfully creative. This creativity is recognised throughout the world, as our Grands Chefs are considered to be the pinnacle of fine dining.
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains (Cogne) In the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, a wide range of sports activities and excursions through breathtaking landscapes are an invitation to push open the wooden door of the Hotel Bellevue. Discover an authentic mountain property renowned for its cuisine inspired by the aromas of the kitchen garden. The completely new fitness centre encompasses caves, waterfalls and ancient chalets and offers different treatment baths made of local hay, milk, mountain honey and even wine. Traditional methods are revisited, between massages and cleansing immersions in the purifying valley water. The hotel interior is replete with antique furniture, objets d’art and paintings: a real museum of popular art.
Hermitage Hotel & Spa
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains (Breuil-Cervinia) Situated on the south side of the Matterhorn, the Cervinia ski resort is one of the highest in the world, peaking at four thousand metres, and one of the few to cross the Italian-Swiss border. Choose between slaloming on the Swiss side, or a descent down the trails of the Aosta Valley. This grand chalet has been designed in the purest of mountain traditions, with interiors of warm brown wood, and equipped with a spa to relax in after a day of intense skiing. The Whymper Suite, designed as a private chalet, boasts breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. Succumb to the beauty of the mountain and enjoy the new spa.
L’Albereta et Restaurant Gualtiero Marchesi
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Erbusco) Press a button and, like magic, the ceiling of your room retracts allowing you to gaze at the stars from the comfort of your bed. This is just one of the many enchanting features which delight guests staying at this former manor tucked away in 100 year-old gardens in the heart of the Franciacorta vines. You can combine the delightful creations of Grand Chef Gualtiero Marchesi, the father of modern Italian cuisine, with relaxation at the Henri Chenot Spa.
Hotel Borgo San Felice
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI)) Located at the centre of the Italian “boot”, the Borgo San Felice combines all of the pleasures of la dolce vita. The property is made up of an entire medieval hamlet including its old chapel, large pool, cellars and the Chianti vineyard surrounding it. Infinite pleasures can be discovered through the authentic Mediterranean cuisine and exceptional wine cellar, as well as in the wellness centre. A delightful bike excursion to explore the surrounding area will enhance the enjoyment of an unforgettable stay in this medieval hamlet. Amongst other things, the beauty of the picturesque villages of Chianti, just a few kilometres away, will guarantee an eternal attachment to this property and this region of Italy which is overflowing with light and magic.
Relais Il Falconiere & Spa
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Cortona (Arezzo)) Amongst the vineyards and olive trees that surround the small Etruscan city of Cortona, this superb 17th century family residence of Silvia and Riccardo Baracchi is a delight. The rooms, located all around the estate, reflect the elegant simplicity of the most authentic Tuscany. In the former lemon tree greenhouse, with its terrace extension surrounded by fragrant rose bushes, enjoy a superb view of the countryside. A sophisticated restaurant serves sunny cuisine, closely associated with the region’s fragrances and flavours. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers intimacy, relaxation and well-being, with luxurious and exclusive treatments and rituals. You will discover the cellar and great wines and will attend a cookery course that Silvia will organize. Their invitation to share the magic and culture of their region will make your stay unforgettable.
Château Monfort
Hotel and restaurant in town (Milano) Right in the centre of Milan, a very special and originally styled hotel has brought a splendid Art Nouveau mansion from the early 20th century back to life. Château Monfort draws its inspiration from the worlds of fairy tale and opera and is a magical spot where dreams and reality merge in a retro chic ambiance. This “urban castle” boasts a distinctive fairy tale décor: pastel-coloured walls adorned with flowers and butterflies, mosaics on the floors throughout, mirrors and alcoves inspired by kings and princes. The atmosphere throughout the hotel is romantic and tasteful, particularly in the magnificent ‘heart-stealer’ Restaurant Rubacuori, and in the Dolce Risveglio lounge where you are gently awakened from your sleep with your breakfast. At midnight, enjoy the Mezzanotte Bar Lounge with its magnificent glass dome and exquisite furniture, the perfect place to relax, and breathe in its balmy fragrances.
Gallia Palace Hotel
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (Punta Ala, Grosseto) This elegant property was the first Italian hotel to join the Relais & Châteaux Association in 1973, and the Gallia-Ansaldi family has been welcoming guests here for three generations. Fall in love with the private, fine sandy beach in front of the island of Elba, where La Pagoda restaurant reigns supreme, thanks to its unique architecture and spectacular sea views. Completely relax in the Turkish baths, pool or wellness centre and gym. Golfers will enjoy the 18-hole golf course, set in a pine forest that is over hundred years old. A private yacht awaits for memorable excursions to the Tuscan archipelago.
Caesar Augustus
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (Anacapri) The hotel, perched on a cliff over the sea in a breathtaking position in Capri, offers from everywhere one of the most beautiful views in the world. Once a summer house of a Russian Prince, it is now a boutique hotel with an exquisite décor much loved by King Farouk of Egypt who was booking his suite for the year. Here you can enjoy the stunning infinity pool overlooking the Bay of Naples, the flavors of the restaurant with one of the best views on the island, the piano on the terrace at sunset and the wonderful gardens. Feel welcome to the land of Aesthetes and start discovering the blue legend of Capri!
Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village (Casamicciola Terme) Located on the magical island of Ischia, in the village of Casamicciola, the Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa is an architectural gem built in the 19th century. This elegant and sophisticated palace, with its beautiful furnishings and décor, is where the mind and body become one to embrace the warm thermal waters of the Gurgitello Spring, well-known since antiquity for their regenerating, healing and therapeutic properties. They best combine with the fabulous qualities of organic volcanic clay for a revitalizing synthesis, the mud therapy. At all three restaurants, Grand Chef Nino Di Costanzo chooses from the genuine ingredients that the Ischian sea and countryside have to offer, creating dishes that bring together the great Mediterranean tradition with new Italian culinary creativity, and will take you on a journey to discover the “emotional cuisine”.
Il Melograno
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Monopoli - Bari) Tucked away in the heel of the Italian “boot”, Il Melograno welcomes you to its delightful setting, just three kilometres from the adorable little fishing port of Monopoli. Succumb to the charm of this 17th century “masseria”, or working farm, renovated in the 1980s by the antiques collector Camillo Guerra. With white-washed walls, Persian carpets, vaulted ceilings, orchards, 1,000 year-old olive trees and an Oriental-style spa, this hotel invites you to embark on a mini tour of the world and a journey back in time. Visit the town of Bari on the Adriatic coast, Ostuni, the “white city”, and the numerous cathedrals and crypts in the surrounding area.
Il Borro
Hotel and restaurant in a village (San Giustino Valdarno) In this superb 700 hectare Tuscan estate, time would appear to have stood still. This magnificently restored property belonging to the Ferragamo family is an oasis of charm in the image of a mediaeval village with its 19th century villa, farm and farm buildings. Wines and olive oil are produced here by traditional methods – they are an integral part of the characteristic landscape of the area and create a peaceful and harmonious environment. Whether you are strolling through the narrow streets of the village, relaxing at the edge of one of the pools, enjoying the expert treatment at “La Corte” spa or the traditional cuisine at Osteria del Borro with its local ingredients, you will experience the same pleasure: that of a particular art of living imbued with calm and elegance.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Erbusco)
