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Italy > Tuscany > Porto Ercole > Il Pellicano > Review

Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole, Italy

Star rating: StarStarStarStarStar
Address: 58018 Porto Ercole, Italy

Rates from: EUR 328.00

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"An off-the-beaten-track seaside hideaway, this luxury hotel in Porto Ercole boasts relaxed if rocky charms."

A magnificent retreat on the Tuscan coast, the luxury hotel's central building and cottages are surrounded by centuries-old olive trees set in an extensive garden. It was originally built to commemorate the meeting of founders Michael Graham and Patsy Daszel. They prided themselves on excellent service, which is still exceptional today.

The facilities

For many, the sea side is a main attraction to the luxury hotel and can be enjoyed on the private beach or with the hotel speed boat. The outdoor living area and swimming pool sun patio are the perfect places to enjoy a good book or a cup of tea. If on a vacation strictly to relax, do not miss the beauty and spa centre. Those looking for more activity can visit the tennis courts or the fitness centre. The luxury hotel comes equipped with an elegant dining room that has a large terrace with a beautiful sea view. The wine cellar holds more than a thousand labels of wine. The excellent cuisine is Italian and international. Guests at this luxury hotel also have the luxury of enjoying a piano and cocktail bar.

The rooms

The luxury hotel offers 50 rooms and suites in all. Each comes uniquely furnished. The 31 double rooms offer views of either the park or the sea. The nine junior suites are designed for guests looking for a more space and comfort. The ten deluxe suits are huge in size and all have a view of the coast. All rooms in the luxury hotel come with an in room safe as well as in room radio with iPod connection.

Press Quotes

"On a seaside promontory outside a little village, this 40-year-old villa and its six cottages (the latter open only in summer) are scattered amid aromatic olive trees." Conde Nast Traveler 05

Who stays here

The international jetset and lots of posh Brits, who love it for its Chiantishire feel and old-world, relaxed air.

Come for

  • Gorgeous seaviews from its setting above a secluded bay, a drive from Porto Ecole
  • Private beach reached by a lift carved out of the rock
  • Peace and quiet
  • Golf

Not suitable for

  • Those seeking to avoid the classic British-in-Tuscany clientele

Awards

"Gold List", Conde Nast 07; "World's Best Hotels", Travel and Leisure 08

Children

Children under 12 are not allowed. The Hotel can add extra beds and has interconnected rooms.

Eating in

Superb one-star Michelin food in the dinning room with stunning surroundings and lovely sea views from the terrace. Room service is available 24 hours.



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