The “secret” garden at Hotel de Russie might be Rome’s worst kept secret. But the space remains an oasis, where normal people are treated like VIPs and VIPs are treated like normal people.
Writer Louise Long takes us to Tuscan hotel and creative residence, Villa Lena, just shy of two hours from the center of Florence.
Next up on our inspired stay series we travel to the Renaissance city of Florence, where five star service meets contemporary design prowess.
Founded by Antonio Presti, Atelier Sul Mare is a piece of installation art in its own right, as well as one of the most unusual hotels on the island.
An accommodation model that has helped revive old buildings and villages at risk of neglect.