DESIGN
to make decisions with speed , which even the most amazing hotel chain cannot do . We welcome guests as if in our own home .” And indeed , a few treasures from the Orlacchio family members ’ actual homes , even binoculars that were a wedding gift , are now in the public areas and restaurants La Libreria , Alici and The Beach Club , all helmed by Michelin-starred chef Crescenzo Scotti . Inspired by the building ’ s original 1960s architecture , restored originals and modern-day replicas of mid-20th century furniture and textiles from the likes of Molteni & C and Gio Ponti form a ‘ Made in Italy ’ design showcase within a Mediterranean backdrop . These sit alongside Murano glass creations , meticulously crafted joinery and bespoke artistry from the Campania region , including 31 types of handmade tiles with hand-painted geometric patterns , plus a smattering of non-Italian furniture icons . Each of the 29 guest rooms and 16 suites – slated to increase as back-of-house areas are converted – features a different design . Amalfi ’ s UNESCO World Heritage Site designation dictated careful intervention during the three-year renovation process , which began in 2018 in cooperation with local architect Bonaventura Gambardella , who has worked on other De Siano-owned hotels and , along with the project ’ s interior designer Nikita Bettoni , Orlacchio family homes . Built into a mountainside 295 feet above the Tyrrhenian Sea and with a 19th-century fishermen ’ s hut below , the hotel includes Amalfi ’ s only
Three restaurants and two bars are located between the highest points of the hotel ( 90 meters above sea level ).
The family owners brought in artisans and iconic Italian brands together to create a hotel that is truly ‘ Made in Italy .’
The hotel features ‘ Heritage Collection ’ pieces by leading Italian designer Molteni , custom items from family-run furniture designers , as well as bespoke work by local architects , artists and craftsmen .