Hotel Villa Cimbrone Ravello

Hotel Villa Cimbrone is one of the most prestigious hotels de charme in all Europe. The villa preserves the refined atmosphere envisioned by Lord Grimthorpe in the early 1900s, when he began the property’s refurbishment.

The villa’s halls are adorned with frescoed surfaces, important art and antiques. Each element of design is characterized by a distinctive style and exquisite chromatic nuances. A subtle elegance is woven beautifully throughout each of the 19 unique guestrooms. Restrained or baroque in design, all the rooms share an incomparable devotion to comfort and luxury

More recent restorations taken by the present owners the Vuilleumier family continue to respect and conserve Villa Cimbrone’s original architectural and design elements.

Throughout its history Villa Cimbrone has welcomed influential visitors from aristocracy and the intellectual communities, as well as inspiring many artists and making it a meeting place for English people on the Amalfi Coast.

Today, the Hotel continues to provide a haven for discerning travelers in search of elegance, inspiration, discretion and exceptional service. In the 1960s, from the third generation of hotelier, Marco Vuilleumier was hired as curator of the magnificent Villa Cimbrone, at the time residence of the Beckett heir of Lord Grimthorpe.

In the ‘90s, the job of guidance and development of the business was passed on to Marco’s sons and daughters. Today, the fifth generation is cooperating with their relatives in the hotel organization and management.

The vibrant atmosphere has been attraction and shelter of famous politicians, aristocrats, source of inspiration for many artists and meeting place for the literati of the Bloomsbury Group.

THE HISTORY
The first reliable mentions of Villa Cimbrone can be found on the 11th century, during Ravello’s golden era. The origins of its name come from the rocky outcrop on which it stands: this was part of a large estate with lush vegetation covering over eight hectares that was known as “Cimbronium”.

It initially belonged to the aristocratic Acconciajoco family. In the mid 1300s it passed into the hands of the powerful and wealthy Fuscos, a noble family from Ravello related to the Pitti family in Florence and the D’Angiò from Naples.

Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of the Vuilleumier family, now Villa Cimbrone has been restored to its former glory as a prestigious historical site and botanical garden.

This successful commitment to recovering, conserving and protecting one of the most important cultural heritage sites in Campania comes from an idea of Marco Vuilleumier, which has been pursued with great determination.

THE VUILLEUMIER FAMILY
The Vuilleumier family’s hospitality and warm welcome began in 1874 when Pasquale Palumbo – the head of the family on his mother’s side – was hired by Francis Nevil Reid, a man from Scotland who loved Ravello.

Twentythree years earlier the Reid family bought both the Villa Episcopio, which had been the Bishops’ Palace, and the Rufolo Palace. In 1874 Reid turned the Villa Episcopio into the first real hotel in Ravello and Pasquale Palumbo became the manager of this new “Pensione Trattoria Palumbo” and it became his home as well.

The middle class visitors who stayed in the Palumbo Hotel were for the most part British, travelers of the famous ‘Grand Tour’, attracted by the beauty and history of Ravello and the whole Amalfi Coast, amd were fascinated by the romantic atmosphere that surrounded them.

A few years earlier, in 1870, Pasquale Palumbo started the first commercial production of wines, called the ‘Cantina (Winery) Episcopio’ named for the grape vines located in the garden of the Episcopio and in the vines next to Ravello’s Cathedral.

Pasquale Palumbo married a Scottish woman who had come to Ravello with the Reid family. They gave birth to a child named Jessica but unfortunately, her mother passed away.

Pasquale remarried, this time a German woman named Elisabeth Von Wartburg. Her eclectic character, her talent for organization and her warm hospitality helped Pasquale continue and expand their professional hotel work.

Elisabeth was familiar with the famous German composer Richard Wagner and his family: she told them of the beauty of Ravello and Wagner went there in the month of May, in 1880. When he visited the Villa Rufolo, the Reid’s beautiful historic home, he discovered what would become the ‘magical Klingson Garden’ for his opera ‘Parsifal’.

ROOMS & SUITES
From standard to deluxe, as well as studio suites and suites, each unique room features distinctive design elements, including frescoed surfaces, stone fireplaces and Majolica floors dating from the late 1800s.

ERNEST WILLIAM BACKETT SUITE
The E.W.B. suite is crossed in full by the wide vaulted frescoed ceiling and an ancient, great fireplace in stone with relief representations, essential elements that give this Suite a unique and unrepeatable atmosphere.

From the terrace it is possbile to enjoy a lovely view of the Amalfi Sea. Majolica with blue and green toned arabesque motifs can be found in the modern bathroom as reminiscence of the ancient influences on the Amalfi coast.

GRETA GARBO SUITE
The Greta Garbo Suite is bright and romantic, with vaulted ceilings and a large separate living room. Equipped with a corner fireplace in marble, terrace with spectacular views of the Amalfi coast and the sea.

The ancient and precious Vietri majolica flooring of blue, white and pink tonalities gives to this suite an arabesque atmosphere emphasised by the adornments of the wide bath with Jacuzzi bathtub.

STUDIO SUITE
The rooms offer terraces or balconies with stunning sea and park views. These suites, each one different from the other, have prestigious furnishings, Vietri majolica flooring painted by hand, Spacious bathrooms, which make them unique and very comfortable.

DELUXE ROOMS
Spacious and bright, the Deluxe rooms feature large windows or terraces with stunning sea view. Exquisite furnishings dating back to the ‘700 and ‘800 with stone or majolica tiled fireplaces. Precious antique majolica flooring make each room unique and distinctively in its style.

Elegant bathrooms with hand-made painted majolica and hydro-massage shower or bathtub. Air-conditioning, digital safe, minibar, interactive LCD TV with internet connection, music library and satellite channels.

DINING
The charm of the centuries-old venue, the attention to details, traditional refined cuisine, rich wine cellar make Hotel Villa Cimbrone a unique location for your gastronomic experience.

IL FLAUTO DI PAN RESTAURANT
After sunset, guests can be pampered with delicacies of our traditional Italian cuisine, which is given a fresh interpretation by the restaurant Executive Chef. Local ingredients, some from the villa’s own organic gardens, set the tone for an unforgettable and unparalleled dining experience.

For us, cooking is inspiration and love, commitment and deep passion. It is our lifestyle, a shining machine fueled with art and creativity. Our flavors embody the soul and the essence of the Amalfi Coast, awake the enchantment of our beloved Land.

The delicacies of Mediterranean cuisine are skillfully reinvented by our Executive Chef Lorenzo Montoro, with a creative approach to delight the palate of even the most discerning gourmet.

The magic of Il Flauto di Pan, the delights of our cuisine, the breathtaking landscapes and the colors of our gardens, a unique experience that awaits to be lived. Treat your loved ones and friends with unforgettable memories.

For us, cooking is Inspiration, Love, Commitment and deep Passion. Natural values that interweave and blend with the history of these magnificent places. Interpreting even the most subtle nuances is essential to preserve their wonderful identity. Our kitchen changes and evolves with people, allowing itself to be guided by their everyday life gestures.

MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT 
A jewel nestled between land and sea where the extraordinary beauty of places merges with a sublime experience for the palate. A gastronomic proposal that uses only fresh and genuine ingredients. The choice of dishes is based on the rediscovery of ancient flavors.

THE ORGANIC GARDEN
A great variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits well maintained daily by our executive chef Lorenzo Montoro and his team. The attention dedicated creating a garden completely organic and biological to preserve each product’s qualities, savors and characteristics.

Quality products available daily are the first secrets to realize unique dishes and, of course, amazing sensorial experiences in our Restaurant “Il Flauto di Pan”.

THE WINE CELLAR
The old cellars, with its stone vaults, has been carefully restored, where the guests can discover a sublime and valuable collection of wines. Our Red Wines Room is the perfect place to let our expert sommelier guide you into discovering marvelous products, while surrounded by in elegantly arranged bottles.

LA VERANDA GIN BAR
In true English style, our ‘La Veranda’ Gin bar is a conservatory of iron and glass with an outdoor Tea Room. The expert barmen will delight you with their cocktails and you can choose from a wide selection of the world’s best distilled liquors.

There is also a wide choice of both organic loose leaf teas and infusions. In the evening in the garden, a selection of ‘bubbly’ liquors and the Chef’s raw appetizers are accompanied by our pianist’s background music.

THE LUCILLE’S BALCONY BAR
The Bar “Il Balcone di Lucille” (‘Lucille’s Balcony’) sits just below the “Terrace of Infinity”. Its romantic indoor balcony for two opens onto the overwhelming beauty of the Amalfi Coast and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape and the park.

THE BREAKFAST
The Hotel Villa Cimbrone gives maximum attention to our breakfast, when our guests can immediately felt through the colors, fragrances and inviting variety of food that greet them upon entering the a dining area surrounded by the morning quiteness of nature.

EVENTS
Villa Cimbrone is the location where all dream events come true, from romantic weddings to company gala dinners, fashion shows and movie filming.

WEDDINGS ON THE AMALFI COAST
The glorious gardens and refined rooms of the Villa make it a unique, elegant location and the ideal backdrop for couples declaring their eternal love. There is no place like Villa Cimbrone, where guests can imagine and create their dream event.

Through personalization and attention to details, Villa Cimbrone will provide a magical experience. Our passionate and expert staff will assist you throughout the entire planning process from the selection of the best suppliers to the assistance on the event’s day, including pairing elegant dishes and great wines.

SERVICES
Our hotel offers personalized and dedicated services from our 2020 Michelin Star restaurant “Il Flauto di Pan” to our solarium and swimming pool, among which private helicopter and boat services.

THE WELLNESS
Our guests can enjoy massages in the gardens where our professional masseuses, experts in shiatsu, ayurvedic, esthetic intervention, firming and toning, will provide a full relaxing experience.

THE GYM
Our Fitness Center fully furnished with today’s most advanced and modern Technogym machines, give our guests the opportunity to enjoy a morning workout surrounded by the magical sounds of nature.

THE SWIMMING POOL & SOLARIUM
The large, eye-catching swimming pool, with its beautiful and sensuous curving form, fits perfectly into the surrounding gardens. Our guests can enjoy the relaxation and pleasures of this special part of the Villa.

An ample solarium around part of the swimming pool makes sunbathing possible until late afternoon and the dense fogliage of a beautiful avocado tree provides a haven of refreshing natural shade.

THE CONCIERGE
More than just a concierge service, the mission of our staff is to enhance our guests’ day-to-day lives and fulfill their biggest dreams through bespoke experiences.

PRIVATE HELIPAD
The Hotel Villa Cimbrone is the only hotel on the Amalfi Coast with its own, private helipad, making it possible to land right at your destination, saving travel time that becomes holiday time to be enjoyed immediately.

BOAT TOUR
A dedicated English speaking crew that will accampany you discovering the beauty and secrets places of the Amalfi Coast.

Rooms: 19

Price: from 482 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelvillacimbrone.com