NEW Baglioni Resort Sardinia
This new addition to Baglioni hotels is situated south of Olbia on Sardinia ’ s north-east coast . It is immersed in a natural landscape and adjacent to the Tavolora marine reserve near one of the island ’ s most beautiful beaches . The resort has 78 rooms and suites , all spacious and elegantly furnished and including family accommodation , housed in low-rise bungalow-style buildings in the grounds . There are three restaurants including the one Michelin-star Gusto by Sadler . A range of land and water sports can be arranged , including tennis , golf , yoga , kayaking , canoeing and kitesurfing . There is also a kids ’ club for 3 to 12 year olds .
Baglioni Resort Sardinia
OLD FRIEND Baglioni Hotel Luna , Venice This Venetian gem is one of our favourite hotels in La Serenissima . It is just 80 metres from St Mark ’ s Square and offers luxurious , spacious bedrooms in a Venetian style . It is grand and opulent but delivers brilliantly on service and location .
OLD FRIEND Cala del Porto , Punta Ala Punta Ala with its long , sandy beach and yachting harbour is a chic and agreeable resort on the Tuscan coast . The Cala de Porto is perched on a hill overlooking the town , harbour and the sea . There are just 40 rooms here in a sleek , elegant , modern building and there is a private beach facility nearby ( at a charge ).
OLD FRIEND Relais Santa Croce , Florence This boutique , historic hotel has just 24 rooms and suites , furnished , as is the rest of the hotel , with antique pieces . The hotel is housed in what was the Ciofi Jacometti Palace , dating from the 18th century . This sumptuous , aristocratic palazzo offers outstanding accommodation just two minutes ’ walk from the Santa Croce basilica . Fine dining is assured in the Ristorante Guelfi e Ghibellini at the hotel .
Baglioni Hotel Luna , Venice Cala del Porto , Punta Ala Relais Santa Croce , Florence
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