Palazzo Alvear

Main House

• Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 2: double bed (170x200cm), en-suite bathroom with shower and sunken tub
• Bedroom 3: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room

NB: please note that bedroom 3 can only be accessed externally.

Independent guest suite

• Bedroom 4: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room

Inside

accommodation at Palazzo Alvear is arranged over an apartment on one floor, a courtyard guest bedroom, and an adjacent guest suite.

The impressive front door of the apartment opens into a little open hallway, from where steps lead up to the first of three reception rooms, a beautifully appointed space with lofty ceilings, white walls, smooth grey polished concrete flooring, and two sets of French doors, one opening out onto a balcony above the street, the other onto the large terrace. This space immediately sets the tone for the eclectic décor and style of the property, while at the same time bearing testament to the painstaking and respectful conservation project that has breathed new life into it.

In one corner is a chaise-longue, in another a desk. A round wooden table takes centre stage, and thoughtfully placed antique bibelots and modern objets blend harmoniously together. Up above, a subtle contemporary chandelier adds sparkle and contrast to classic table lamps and sconces, and the overall atmosphere is one of effortless elegance and a warm sense of hospitality.

A wide arabesque opening, flanked by a pair of antique sideboards and two oval windows high up the wall, allow the space to flow into the second reception room. A pair of contemporary white sofas sit to either side of an impressively ornate marble fireplace which in turn is topped by a proud depiction of the owners' coat of arms. Display cabinets show off collections, a super-sized gilt mirror graces one of the walls, and French doors open out onto the terrace.

A door to the right of the fireplace leads into the sleek, well-equipped contemporary kitchen, which accesses the internal courtyard.

Back in the second reception room, meanwhile, double doors open into a comfy TV sitting room, furnished with a contemporary L-shaped sofa and Ottoman, a TV and a desk. Oil paintings of ancestors crowd the walls, curious to see who's inhabiting their home, and French doors provide easy access to the internal courtyard.

Two of the bedrooms are accessed from the sitting room:

• the first is an elegant double with armchair, marble-clad en-suite shower room, and a little balcony above the street
• the second, also a double, is the main bedroom. It has access to the internal courtyard and a luxurious bathroom with shower and sunken tub

The guest bedroom, a double with en-suite shower room, is just a few metres away across the internal courtyard from the main apartment.

Completing the accommodation at Palazzo Alvear is the guest suite, which can be accessed independently from the street or from the internal courtyard, via a few steps. It is an impressive open-concept space with vaulted ceilings, a spacious living and dining area, a kitchen, a double bed, an en-suite bathroom and a separate wet room.

Outside

there are two spots in which guests at Palazzo Alvear can enjoy al fresco life. The first is the grand terrace accessed via French doors from the first two reception rooms. Furnished with a large dining table, this is an extra-special spot in which to indulge in unforgettable moonlit dinners under starry night skies.

The second, is the internal courtyard, an oasis of calm and tranquillity. Accessed from the third reception room, the kitchen, one of the bedrooms in the main apartment, the guest bedroom and the guest suite, this space offers a shaded sitting and dining area, a flurry of exotic greenery and climbing plants, and an enticing heatable plunge pool.

Due to the nature of this property, we cannot accept bookings with children under 12.

Palazzo Alvear's building is home to one other apartment on the first floor, a balcony of which can be seen within the grounds. The gardens and pool however are exclusively for the use of our guests.