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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
The Inn’s At Little Washington, twenty-three guest rooms and suites are sumptuous hideaways created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, for whom The Inn has become a life’s work.
All guest room reservations include a welcome cocktail upon arrival, afternoon tea, house breakfast in our dining room, complimentary valet parking and a guaranteed dining reservation each evening.
Each of our luxuriously appointed guest rooms feature flat screen televisions, high-speed wireless Internet access, Bulgari bath products, and 24 hour room service. Accessible rooms are available upon request, based on availability.
In 2019, The Inn at Little Washington became the first and only 3 Star Michelin restaurant in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The Inn is also the longest tenured Forbes 5 Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant in the world.
Patrick O’Connell
Chef & Sole Proprietor
Patrick O’Connell, a native of Washington, DC, is a self-taught chef who pioneered a refined, regional American cuisine in the Virginia countryside.
In 1978, Patrick opened The Inn at Little Washington in a former garage in the tiny town of Washington, VA. Patrick and The Inn have gone on to enjoy worldwide recognition and regularly host celebrities, politicians, and culinary enthusiasts.
He has been referred to as “the Pope of American Cuisine” and in 2019, won the Lifetime Achievement award from the James Beard Foundation.
In November of the same year, he received the National Humanities Medal from the President of the United States. He holds honorary Doctorate degrees from both The College of William and Mary and Johnson and Wales University.
The Gamekeeper’s Cottage
The Gamekeeper’s Cottage is a private, two story cottage located behind the Mayor’s House. The main level has an elegant, yet rustic, living room with a large wood burning fireplace and a spacious, double vanity bathroom– complete with a walk in shower and a deep soaking tub.
The upstairs, loft style master bedroom features a king size bed, half bath, and a private balcony. The crown jewel of the cottage is a private, outdoor dining pavilion boasting stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Mayor’s House
The original cottage dates back to 1740, making it one of the oldest structures in town. What used to be the quaint, country home of the Mayor of Little Washington has been artfully transformed into a romantic, private escape.
The two story cottage combines modern luxury with a sense of historic Americana. The private house has a formal sitting area with a gas fireplace, upstairs guest room with two twin beds, and a main level master bedroom. The master features a king size bed and a massive fieldstone, wood burning fireplace.
The bathroom is decorated in blue and white, hand-painted Portuguese tile and has a double vanity sink, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. There is a private driveway as well as a private, walled garden– perfect for afternoon tea or a small wedding ceremony.
The Carter House
Just steps from the main building is the Carter House. Named after the family who originally lived there, The Carter House invites guests to settle into small-town life and leave the harsh realities of the world behind. The home offers 3 accommodations, including a large suite on the first floor with a private garden.
The Parsonage
The Parsonage, so named because of its proximity to Trinity Episcopal Church, is located on Main Street directly across from The Inn’s main entrance. The 6,000 square foot 1850’s Victorian house has been lovingly restored and offers six luxurious guest rooms with fireplaces and bay windows overlooking the town.
The Parsonage’s interiors reflect a lighter, more modern interpretation of The Inn at Little Washington’s beloved English Country House aesthetic.
The Main Building
The Main Building was originally constructed in 1905 and houses a total of 11 accommodations, including two bi-level suites. Each room is an enchanting celebration of color, opulence, and tranquility.
The rooms evoke the energy of a lavish French chateau or a charming English country house. On the occasion of The Inn’s 30th anniversary, we decided to salute 30 of America’s most influential culinary pioneers who made significant contributions to the evolution of American cuisine.
Some of our rooms are named in honor of culinary pioneers whose careers have intersected with the Inn at Little Washington and inspire us.
London based set designer Joyce Conwy Evans has designed the interiors of The Inn at Little Washington since 1981 and still works her magic on renovations today. Her original watercolor renderings adorn the walls of the upstairs corridor.
The Restaurant
Patrick O’Connell’s inspired American cuisine draws admirers from around the world. Dining at The Inn at Little Washington has been likened to performance art with the guest always playing the starring role.
The experience evokes a romantic dinner party in a private country house from another era. Whimsical touches such as a rolling cow (named Faira) displaying cheeses invite guests to relax, be themselves, and have fun.
Patrick’s approach to cooking, while paying homage to the lawmakers of Classical French Cuisine, reflects a belief in American cuisine today– healthy, eclectic, imaginative, unrestricted by ethnic boundaries and always growing.
Much of the produce and herbs used in the restaurant is raised on a small farm on our campus by our Farmer in Residence, Joneve Murphy.
Throughout the last four decades, The Inn has established a network of local farmers and suppliers whose products represent the best in our region. In 2021, Michelin awarded The Inn a Green Star for sustainability.
Wine Cellar
For the past 26 years, The Inn at Little Washington’s wine list has received the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Our cellar comprises more than 14,000 bottles from the world’s great wine regions.
There is a strong focus on the wines of Europe, California, and Oregon showcasing each region’s best producers. We proudly support our local wineries by cellaring the best that Virginia has to offer. Our team of accomplished sommeliers offers the option of creating unique pairings with our various menus.
Kitchen Tables
Nestled on either side of a baronial fireplace in the kitchen, our two kitchen tables can accommodate up to 6 guests at each table. This is the perfect spot for a romantic and private dinner for two or a celebration for 12. Guests often tell us it’s like dinner and a movie.
Events
Throughout its long and colorful history, The Inn at Little Washington has provided a fairytale setting for countless weddings, anniversaries, engagements, retirements, birthdays and corporate events.
Guests can choose from a variety of venues including our presidential cottage, historic ballroom, Field of Dreams, and the Parsonage Garden.
The Ballroom
Our historic Ballroom dates back to the 1700′s. The room used to be part of the local tavern and legend has it that George Washington danced the minuet across our floors.
The hand painted wallpaper was imagined solely for this room and depicts an idyllic woodland scene of birds and botanicals, guiding the eye skyward to the trellised ceiling.
A wall of french doors opens up to a stately terrace overlooking the Field of Dreams and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Ballroom is the perfect space for private dinners for up to 30 guests or receptions for up to 90 guests, using adjacent spaces.
The Claiborne House
The Claiborne House is not only the Presidential Suite, but also a private event venue. The Claiborne House features two bedrooms, two and one half baths, a living room, dining room, media room, and library.
The rear of the house has a large, two story veranda overlooking a private garden. The House is an ideal venue for a large family gathering, wedding, or reception. The house can accommodate up to 12 for a seated dinner in the dining room and up to 30 for a cocktail reception.
