However, these can become even more magical when the opulent relaxation is interwoven with the unique experience of delving into a new culture. Several of our clients provide the ideal opportunity for such a fusion. Here we list the top five:
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento
Sitting majestically on the coast of stunning Sorrento, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria allows their guests to be transported into Italy’s cultural heartland. This exceptional region of the country not only offers a beautiful getaway, but it is brimming with cultural delights. From the historic gems of Pompeii and Herculaneum- sitting beneath the imposing Mount Vesuvius- to the hideouts of Hollywood stars on the Island of Capri. www.exvitt.it/index-EN.html
The Reverie, Saigon
Glittering with jewels and shimmering with gold, the Reverie Saigon offers guests with the most glamorous of retreats. Outside of its walls however, lies an urban environment that is bursting with life and culture. Found in the exclusive District One of Vietnam’s vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh. This area is full of cultural gems, such as the French colonial Opera House, the neo-classical Central Post Office, the historic Reunification Palace and Ho Chi Minh City Museum. www.thereveriesaigon.com
The Ritz, London
A name synonymous with the style and extravagance so associated with an impossibly glamorous bygone era, the Ritz can be found in the heart of London. As guests step out of this temple of five-star sophistication, they are but a stone’s throw away from Shaftesbury Avenue- the city’s theatre hotspot. Alternatively, there are museums and cultural landmarks in abundance, such as the National Gallery and Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square- www.theritzlondon.com
The Chedi Muscat, Oman
Found in the oasis of their beautifully landscaped twenty-one acre garden, The Chedi Muscat lies beneath the majestic Al Hajar Mountains in the serene waters of the Gulf of Oman. Beyond the hotel grounds guests can explore what Oman’s capital city has to offer, mesmerizing Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, immersing themselves in Arabian culture and customs. www.ghmhotels.com/en/muscat/
Cotton House, Barcelona
Encapsulating the true essence of Barcelona, the stylish Cotton House Hotel is located on the site of the former headquarters of the Cotton Textile ‘Fundacion Textil Algodonera’. The building was raised on the orders of a bourgeois Catalan family when Barcelona’s textile industry was at its height. Guests at the Cotton House can expect to be immersed in history, both inside the hotel walls and out in its culturally rich surroundings- www.hotelcottonhouse.com
