Italy

Clinging to the cliff face overlooking the sea and the renowned Faraglioni rock formation, Punta Tragara Hotel has an intriguing history. Designed by Le Corbusier as a private villa in the 20s, the house was headquarters for the American Command during World War II and played host to Eisenhower and Churchill. Today, this stunning hotel is an elegant retreat, full of charisma and character with fabulous food, two outdoor pools and the most glorious sea views.

The décor and furnishings at Punta Tragara Hotel are ravishingly stylish yet refreshingly down to earth with sculptures, antique, archaeological artefacts and contemporary works of art, all meticulously placed. Outside is designed for sunbathing, swimming and gazing over the sparkling bay.

Capri’s first hotel, originally built in 1822, has been transformed into an elegant and exclusive 50-room-and-suite hotel. Located mere steps from the famous Piazzetta, Hotel La Palma has three restaurants and bars, its own private beach club, a newly built pool deck overlooking the boutiques of Via Vittorio Emanuele and a signature spa. A true masterpiece, the hotel marks Oetker Collection’s first debut in Italy, and its exquisite renovation by interior designer Francis Sultana will once again position Hotel La Palma at the epicentre of the social scene on the island.

In a stunning renovation led by internationally acclaimed designer Francis Sultana, in what is his first ever hotel project, Hotel La Palma has been designed to be an inviting home away from home. Sultana deftly captured Capri’s beautiful lightness and minimalism while injecting flair and flourishes in a nod to the island’s 1950s jet-set era. Much-loved Italian chef Gennaro Esposito is at helm of Hotel La Palma’s kitchens. A simple, stylish step back in time to the Capri of the 1950s, Gennaro’s restaurant embraces the timeless romance of the island, serving unpretentious, authentic Italian cuisine. Bianca, a glamorous, newly built rooftop restaurant and bar open for dinner, offers spectacular views over Capri Village and the sea in the distance. Paying homage to the ‘classic Capri’ of the golden age, Hotel La Palma’s newly built pool deck and Aqua Bar offer the best seat in town to watch the world go by below.

The hotel's 22 gorgeous guest rooms and suites are set in a 20th century villa on a hilltop above Marina Grande, with lovely garden and sea views. Each spacious, modern guest room is individually decorated, themed, and named for people who had a great influence on Capri, such as Swedish physician Axel Munthe, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and Futurist movement founder Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. Many have a balcony or terrace, and all feature flat screen TVs, complimentary WiFi, chic décor, modern bathrooms, and room service. Some rooms even have private pools with ocean views.

With its glamorous style and retro flourishes, this charming boutique hideaway perfectly mirrors the colorful essence of Capri, long a favorite of the globetrotting set. Just a short stroll from the famed Piazetta and its boutique lined lanes, the petite hotel is awash in playful touches from 1950's inspired furnishings and mod style curios, to hand painted tiles, vibrant textiles, and bold pops of color. To further put you in a vacation state of mind, there are serene views from the suite terraces, a spa with a hydrotherapy circuit, and an indoor outdoor pool lined with eclectic artworks.

Seek more design inspiration in the exclusive Taschen curated library, or head out to explore the island armed with tips from the expert staff. In addition to serving Mediterranean and Caprese classics crafted with seasonal ingredients, the sea view Terrazza Tiberio restaurant offers a menu of Italian favorites cooked to certified glatt kosher standards.

Located in the heart of Capri, the Grand Hotel Quisisana is synonymous with island glitz, having attracted an exclusive crowd since opening in 1860. Originally built in 1845 as a sanatorium (Quisisana means ‘here one heals’), the hotel is steeped in history; a Liberty style theatre was designed by the famous architect Giò Ponti in 1929. Over the years, historical figures, including Ernest Hemingway and Jean Paul Sartre, have passed through the marble lobby and admired the surrounding natural beauty of the hotel’s manicured park. The sun drenched bedrooms are a study in understated elegance, with mostly white walls, floors and furnishings emphasizing the blue ocean views. Dine at Colombaia Restaurant, both offering Italian inspired cuisine and an excellent wine list.

Discreet charm and home like ease, this is the philosophy behind the creation of the J.K. Place Capri. The hotel’s interiors echo the style and the concept of a luxurious residence, enhanced by the light and color of the sea. Spacious rooms where the artful revival of the classical style is accented by the sunny curtains and the luminous white floors, highlighting the spectacular views of the Capri coastlines through the windows and balconies. Additional stylish touches: precious marbles of the bathrooms, and the elegant black and white carpets, conceived like frames marking out the various areas of the bedrooms.

The sumptuousness of subtle elegance and taste makes the J.K. Place Capri a place where comfort and well being are combined with an exceptional location, overlooking the sea along the luxuriant coastline that has long been a sought after destination.