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ANANTARA CONVENTO DI AMALFI GRAND HOTEL
Location: Amalfi Coast, Italy
On offer: Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel is a masterful blend of past and present, situated in a 13th-century Capuchin convent perched on the cliffs of Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast. The property has undergone a meticulous overhaul, including the restoration of original architectural elements like ornate cloisters and a Baroque church with a marble altar and Majolica floors, while the interior design pays homage to the convent’s history through the use of natural materials like wood, leather, and precious metals. The hotel’s 52 rooms and suites, originally monks’ quarters, maintain their historic integrity with features like vaulted ceilings and lime-washed walls along with contemporary comforts like sculptural furniture, local artworks, and Mediterranean views.
Standout features: The culinary offerings are a tribute to the region’s rich epicurean heritage. Chef Claudio Lanuto helms Dei Cappucinni where dishes are made using seasonal ingredients from the convent’s onsite garden; at La Locanda della Canonica Pizzeria, master pizzaiolo Gino Sorbillo turns a selection of pizzas that encapsulate the flavors of Campania, from Cetara anchovies and locally produced Provolone del Monaco to Agerola-sourced mozzarella and ricotta.
