Relais Villa Brioschi Aprica - Lombardy

The origins of Relais Villa Brioschi date back to the late 19th century, when on the slopes of the sun-kissed valleys of Aprica, two splendid villas were realized in late Italian Liberty style. In no time at all, Chalet and Villa Rosa, were to become a favorite haunt of the period's cultural elite. Here, in the villas of Aprica, amidst the imposing Lombardy Alps, Europe's aristocrats, intellectuals, artists and musicians gathered to exchange their views of the dramatically changing world and to attend concerts and other glamorous social events.

Today's Relais Villa Brioschi is the result of the vision of the current owner, Italo Poli and, of Monica Poli, the young architect who presided over the ancient residence's restoration, and its transformation into a luxury country hotel. Throughout the property, every room, every item of furniture, and every work of art tells a tale of the building's illustrious past. The Relais' bedrooms contain a pleasing combination of old world charm and contemporary comforts and technology. In their rooms guests can expect to find Turkish baths, chromo-therapy, and hydromassage showers; just some of the facilities which have contributed to Villa Brioschi's reputation as one of Lombardy's most exclusive hotels.

Relais Villa Brisochi's restaurant is a celebration of Lombardy's delicious seasonal cuisine, its menus featuring the region's typical mountain dishes, all brilliantly interpreted with just the slightest contemporary twist. The cellar, which houses an excellent selection of prestigious Italian wines, is used to host wine tastings accompanied by a selection of local gastronomic products, and as an enchanting venue for aperitifs and after dinner drinks.

During the day, guests while away the hours relaxing in the hotel's tea or reading rooms, snuggled up by the fire in the lounge, or surfing the web in the internet corner. Set in the heart of Villa Brioschi's peaceful gardens, the solarium is the perfect spot in which to soak up the sun, surrounded by the most magnificent views of the mountains.

In the summer, guests might easily be found enjoying the sunshine and pure mountain air in the gardens or heading off along one of the many nature itineraries recommended by the hotel in the valleys below the Lombardy Alps. Each year, as the first snow begins to fall announcing the arrival of winter, the Aprica Bardello ski resort reconfirms its status as a preferred destination of skiers and snowboarders from every corner of the world.

Three good reasons

1. Elegant late Italian Liberty style in the mountains.
2. In-room wellness facilities.
3. Creative Alpine cuisine.