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Welcome to Belmond Hotel Caruso Retreat to our ravishing haven, set high above the Amalfi Coast where the mountains meet the sky. CHAPTER ONE Discover the Amalfi Coast ------- Bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea, in southern Italy, this ruggedly beautiful stretch of coast has been seducing visitors for centuries Where can you pluck sweet lemons from the trees and eat them like oranges? Admire pastel-coloured houses cascading down to the bluest crystalline waters? Or steer your moped round hairpin bends, weaving through scenery that has inspired the likes of JMW Turner, Virginia Woolf and DH Lawrence? Welcome to the Amalfi Coast. This stretch of coastline has exerted an irresistible allure since antiquity. Greek sailors were entranced by its rocky drama, fancying it home to mythical creatures, and wealthy Romans constructed grand villas on the cliffs. In the Middle Ages, Amalfi was a powerful maritime republic and the region was renowned for paper production – you can still explore the ruins of ancient mills in the Valle dei Mulini. By the 19th century, writers and artists on the Grand Tour were discovering the area’s unspoilt beauty. Among them was Richard Wagner, who was so inspired by the gardens of Villa Rufolo, in Ravello, that he was able to complete his opera, Parsifal. It’s in this lofty corner of paradise that you’ll find Belmond Hotel Caruso. The landscapes that captured the composer’s heart are waiting to steal yours. BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO “Never in my life have I seen such a vista as this. Can I ever hope to capture it? I can only strive for a poor approximation.” – JMW Turner BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO CHAPTER TWO A Warm Welcome ------- Welcome to your private balcony overlooking the awe-inspiring Amalfi Coast A stay at Belmond Hotel Caruso is unlike any other. To encounter rooms with original frescoes and vaulted ceilings is gorgeous enough, but look beyond them to views over the majestic mountains and glittering sea and you reach another level. Even our infinity pool has an ethereal quality, bewitching the mind with the way it blends sea into sky. Then there are our sumptuous gardens, rich with melodic birdsong and lovingly tended by Gaetano, who’s waiting to take you on a tour. And the extraordinary cuisine of Chef Mimmo di Raffaele, who creates masterpieces on a plate. We haven’t even reached the spa yet – but before anything else, order a Negroni, breathe in the fragrant air and just sit and soak up the views. There’s plenty of time to explore later. Discover more about what makes our hotel unique. Take a look inside our walls at belmond.com/ hotelcaruso BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO A Living Legend From a Roman aristocrat’s palace to a Hollywood hideaway, our hotel boasts a most intriguing and unparalleled past Our origins date from the 11th century, when a noble Roman family on its way to Constantinople was shipwrecked off Ravello. They cancelled their plans and built Palazzo d’Afflitto (meaning “the afflicted”) high on the cliffs as a symbol of their survival. By the 16th century, the palace had been completely rebuilt. A splendid colonnade now graced the raised garden, leading to a lookout tower that still affords the best views of Ravello today. In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, frescoes were added by local artists, a painted chapel was constructed and grand marble columns were installed at the entrance. It wasn’t until 1893 that Pantaleone Caruso entered the story. The hotelier began by renting out five rooms in one of the palace wings as a pensione, but in time he transformed the entire building into a hotel. It became a popular haunt for members of Britain’s famed Bloomsbury Group, such as Virginia Woolf. Some decades later, when Caruso’s sons were in charge, it lured stars including Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart and Jackie Kennedy to its cocoon-like privacy. When Belmond entered the scene in 2000, we set about restoring the medieval palace, uncovering the frescoes and returning the 50 rooms and suites to their Neapolitan glory. You’re still greeted by two stone lions guarding the entrance, along with the breathtaking vista that defined our hotel from the start. BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO Double Rooms Soak up the timeless Neapolitan ambience of our Double Rooms, each individually decorated in sumptuous style. Beautifully spacious Deluxe Sea View Double Rooms offer a terrace or balcony from which to admire the sun skating across the serene water. Superior Double Rooms look out on our lush terraced gardens or across the rooftops of Ravello, and many of our Village View Double Rooms benefit from their own private terrace or garden. Junior Suites Spread out in our lavish Junior Suites, their light and airy spaces blending beautiful historic features with the plushest of luxuries. Savour spectacular views of the Bay of Salerno from your Superior Junior Suite, unwind in the verdant private garden or sweeping terrace of your Deluxe Junior Suite, or luxuriate in your Executive Junior Suite, where an inviting entrance leads to a lavish space complemented by a furnished terrace or enchanting private garden. BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO Suites Step into a world of Italian indulgence, where generous living areas are dotted with majestic design details and expansive windows frame mesmerising views. Choose a Superior Suite for opulent marble bathrooms and enchanting vistas of the village, or Deluxe Suites to enjoy relaxing on your own spacious terrace. Two Deluxe Suites can be adjoined to create a large two-bedroom residence, perfect for families. Exclusive Suites Treat yourself to one of our most magnificent suites, enjoying elegant living and dining spaces, a terrace with comfortable sun loungers and sweeping views, and a lush private garden. Connect two Exclusive Suites together to form a two-bedroom suite, an ideal haven for family gatherings or indulgent get-togethers. Belmond Villa Margherita Escape to our guesthouse, which blends the complete seclusion of a private villa with full use of all the hotel’s facilities. The Villa comprises two individual suites, each exuding Mediterranean charm and surrounded by fragrant gardens. They can be hired separately or joined Explore our sumptuous together to create one luxurious residence, perfect for accommodation at group celebrations. Guests also enjoy the services of a belmond.com/ private butler and personal chef. hotelcaruso BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO CHAPTER THREE 6 Within Our Walls 4 2 ------- 7 From our magical interiors to our show-stopping infinity 3 pool, every detail is designed to take your breath away 1 5 Explore our palatial hideaway, where marbled hallways lead to stone vaulted rooms brimming with antiques. Gaze at the sublime vistas through enchanting arched windows and stroll through our immaculate gardens, breathing in the scents of roses and lemons. Find your way to our infinity pool, where the serene water invites you to while away the hours. When it’s time to explore further afield, jump aboard our traditional wooden boat, Ercole, for a sunset cruise around the picturesque coastline or stroll down to Ravello, famous for its annual music festival devoted to Wagner. Return and take a seat on the romantic terrace of our Belvedere Restaurant. Sip a chilled glass of local Prosecco as you savour the views over the Bay of Salerno before indulging in Chef Mimmo di Raffaele’s sumptuous regional cuisine, from tender carpaccio to zesty sorbet. Peek into our world of fine 1 Belvedere Restaurant 5 Spa and Fitness Centre dining and unforgettable experiences at 2 Pool Snack Bar 6 Swimming Pool belmond.com/ 3 Cocktail and Piano Bar 7 Belmond Villa Margherita hotelcaruso 4 Bubbles Bar Gardens BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO Memorable Dining Lose yourself in the mouth-watering flavours of Italy, sip a nightcap among the ancient frescoes or linger over a glass of fabulous fizz in our alfresco Bubbles Bar Belvedere Restaurant ------- Boasting one of the best views on the Amalfi Coast, our restaurant is equally famed for Chef Mimmo di Raffaele’s imaginative Italian cuisine. Choose a table in the elegant dining room or outdoor terrace and treat your taste buds to black tagliolini pasta with rock lobster sauce or rabbit and pork belly casserole with sautéed artichokes. Pool Snack Bar ------- With the infinity pool as your backdrop, and surrounded by sweet-smelling roses, linger over classic Italian favourites, crisp salads and authentic Neapolitan pizza straight from the wood-fired oven. Cocktail and Piano Bar ------- Join us in our atmospheric bar for early-evening cocktails or a late-night digestif. Feast your eyes on the magnificent 18th-century frescoes and the vistas over the Amalfi coastline as you drink in the magical ambience. Bubbles Bar ------- Take a seat on the ancient colonnade leading to the pool and bask in the warm Mediterranean breeze. Choose from the finest champagnes and Italian wines, accompanied by irresistible canapés and relaxing music. BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO Memorable Dining Infinity Dream Dinner ------- For a special occasion – or just because you want to – let us arrange an intimate candlelit dinner on a platform suspended above our infinity pool. Beneath the starry sky, enjoy a tailor-made menu, dedicated butler service and live music. Tempted? Reserve your table now at belmond.com/ hotelcaruso BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND.COM/HOTELCARUSO Window on Wagner Every summer, the timeless streets of Ravello fill with Wagner aficionados eagerly anticipating Italy’s oldest music festival No stage could enjoy a more dramatic backdrop.