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Il Pellicano
- Where:
- Why:Pilgrimage to this hotel mecca
- When:Italian Summer
- Who:Me and my lover that loves hotels
"Hotel Heaven"
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If the day we die we end up in hotel heaven...
... this is what the gates will look like.
For over 5 decades, Hotel Il Pellicano has been an iconic destination to the finest travelers.
Perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea, "Il Pelli" It is one of the most photogenic hotels in the world and favorite set for famed photographers like Slim Aarons and Juergen Teller. Special love for the waves of rosemary bushes.
Started as a playground for European royalty, Hollywood actors and society figures who enjoyed the hotel's barefoot ease and privacy.
Pure beauty.
If your travel plans include out-of-property activities, be aware: you might never want to leave the hotel.
Aperitivo perfection by the hotel’s longtime barman, living legend Federico Morosi.
Caturday outfit courtesy of Pelliclub, the in-house boutique and spa.
Inside Pelliclub, a selection of items from Issimo, Il Pellicano digital culture and shopping platform.
The most beautiful tennis court in the world.
Huge beds made up with crisp white linens.
7:12 sunrise... Buongiorno!
Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, served by the ultra choreographed service Il Pellicano is known for.
The only kind of news we should read while here.
Highs & Lows
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The pervasive "sprezzatura" — Italian word that defines as "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
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The service. Attentive and choreographed at every possible level. They will call you by your name from the moment you arrive and will make every move feel familiar and welcoming.
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The location. The hotel sits on its own dramatic private cove, surrounded by towering cypress trees and sparkling blue waters. A combination that just makes a person happy.
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We'd love to see the hotel's evocative and great-quality toiletries come in packaging that is not single-use plastic.
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury hotel
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Vibe
Timeless barefoot glamour
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Location
Dramatically perched above the sea, overlooking a rugged private cove.
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Rooms
47
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
After having heard so many fabulous stories about this place, the expectation of a memorable experience was undoubtedly met from the moment we crossed the gates..
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Future Forward
Over the years, Pellicano Hotels has implemented a range of sustainability initiatives to reduce the impact on the planet and people, including purchasing renewable energy, making food donations to Banco Alimentare, promoting local producers and providing dedicated employee training. Now “Il Dolce Far Bene” marks the next step in their sustainability journey, based on two key pillars: Far bene per il pianeta (Doing good for the planet) and Far bene per le persone (Doing good for people).
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Music
Jazz, Bossa Nova, Old School Italia... All the right tunes.
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Year Opened
1965
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Designed By
Marie-Louise Sciò
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Health & Wellness
Salt water pool, state-of-the-art gym and spa.
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Food
Pelligrill for classic long Italian lunches (make sure to try the spaghetti with clams and zucchini flowers). Michelin-starred Il Pellicano for a creative take on Tuscan and Italian classics.
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
The classic piano bar is sexy and buzzy, it feels like there is always something interesting about to happen.
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Minibar & Retail
Minibar stocked with fine wine and liquor. Highly curated retail at Pelliclub store.
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Accessibility
With its many steps and steep pathways, it’s not recommended for wheelchairs or for guests with limited mobility.
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Pet Friendly
Yes.
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Children
No.
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Price
Reassuringly expensive.
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Il Pellicano
Porto Ercole, 58019 Lo Sbarcatello, GR, Italy
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Il Pellicano, Via della Costa, Porto Ercole, Province of Grosseto, Italy
In the Area
Hotel Location Porto Ercole, 58019 Lo Sbarcatello, GR, Italy
The Tuscan coastline of Monte Argentario, near the town of Porto Ercole, is the preferred stomping ground for affluent Romans and yachters cruising the Thyrrenian and stopping by for lunch — but the property still feels secluded from its neighbors. The Il Pellicano hotel is about a 1.5 hour drive from from both Rome and Florence.
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