I l P e l l i c ano Hot e l
The British army pilot, Michael Graham, and the American jet setter, Patsy Daszel, were travelling across Tuscany looking for a place to build a house to enjoy the beauties of the Tuscany landscapes but also a place big enough to host their relatives and friends.
When they arrived into the Argentario peninsula, with their aristocratic Italian friend Prince Borghese, they discovered a setting where peace and tranquillity reign supreme but most of all, magically, here they were reminded of Pelican Point in California, the place where they first met and fell in love.
The grand opening was in 1965 and the couple hosted friends, Hollywood stars, and a lot of Royal families. Everyone was captured by the beauty of this place. In the ‘70s one of the guests bought the property and in 1982 Il Pellicano became part of the Relais & Chateaux Association.
Nowadays the Hotel is still surrounded by gardens of olive trees and cypresses and offers dreamlike views of the crystal coast. It is composed of six cottages and a central structure: 35 rooms, 14 suites and 1 master suite with a private swimming pool. The hotel features the twice Michelin starred IL PELLICANO restaurant, ‘kk&‘odqsn bar and Tuscan grill and La Cantina wine cellar for tastings of the most refined wines and cru, spirits and liqueurs.
There is also the PELLICLUB health & beauty centre, an outdoor heated salt water swimming pool overlooking the Argentario coast and the hotel’s private rocky beach where you can relax sans-souci.
L a P o s t a V e c c h i a
Someone said that La Posta Vecchia is “an oasis of perfection next to the sea”. The original villa was built by Prince Orsini in 1640 because they needed a place to host their guests. It quickly became a place for other travellers while they were making their way to Rome.
In 1693, the Orsinis sold their property to the Odescalchi aristocratic family. In 1960 it was bought by the American billionaire J. Paul Getty, who restored it and gave it its original splendour, adding furniture, objects and artwork acquired from royal homes from around the world.
During the restoration, the ruins of a Roman villa were uncovered and now they form the core of the small archaeological museum in the hotel’s basement. The present owner bought the Villa from Getty’s family and, in 1992, took it back to its original function of refined and exquisite hospitality.
Complete with every modern comfort, this 17th century jewel develops itself in a huge park of 7000 sqm and is one of the most prestigious hotels in Italy. The Cesar Restaurant, one Michelin starred, offers Italian inspired menus and the renovated LPV Health & Beauty centre will give you a true remise en forme. With the covered swimming pool, 19 rooms in which to enjoy a timeless experience, this hotel has a heart-stopping view over the Tyrrhenian Sea and gives to all of its guests the unique touch of elegance and professionalism which all of the team is prepared to offer.
We can definitely say that La Posta Vecchia seems to belong to no one but itself.
Il Pelicano Hotel Località Sbarcatello 58018 Porto Ercole (GR) Italy Tel: +39 0564 858111 Fax: +39 0564 833418 Email:
reservations@pellicanohotels.com Web:
www.pellicanohotel.com
La Posta Vecchia Palo Laziale 00055 Ladispoli (Roma) Italy Tel: +39 06 9949501 Fax: +39 06 9949507 Email:
reservations@lapostavecchia.com Web:
www.lapostavecchia.com
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