Frommer's Review
Though not as spectacular as Santo Mauro, this small 19th-century palace in a residential area is a gem and a classic example of elegant, tasteful decoration. Many visitors are deserting such old favorites as Villa Magna or the Westin Palace to stay here for its peaceful and laid-back atmosphere. In 1886 it was a family home but in the 1990s was converted to a luxury hotel that still pays homage to its Belle Epoque past with such features as its imposing central stairway. Back in the 1920s this distinguished Relais & Châteaux member boasted its own theater and literary salon. Public lounges in turn evoke its former aristocratic associations, and the lobby is installed in what used to be the courtyard of the town house, where horse-drawn carriages pulled in. The midsize to spacious bedrooms are decorated in a rich 19th-century style that would make one of the old grandes señores feel at home. The hotel also offers an Art Nouveau restaurant, El Jardín de Orfila, serving an international cuisine. Diners usually savor an aperitif first in the palace garden.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning
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