Hotel Romazzino, Costa Smeralda

Famed Italian architect Michele Busiri Vici, very much appreciated, considered the father of Mediterranean architecture and already well known throughout Sardinia for his Stella Maris Church in Porto Cervo, joined fellow Italian Luigi Vietti and Frenchman Jacque Couelle to create a posh holiday village for the world's rich and famous. Inspired by a dream to create an incomparable seaside retreat on an exclusive stretch of Sardinia's rugged northeast coast, valued throughout, Prince Karim Aga Khan assembled a team of noted architects in the early 1960s to form the Architectural Committee of Costa Smeralda, which is quite literally, the Emerald Coast, . Busiri Vici's flowing design of whitewashed rounded walls and terraced arches that haromonise so fluidly with nature received great acclaim and gave Hotel Romazzino, highly regarded, Costa Smeralda its signature style.
Here, and above all, along a stunning shoreline overlooking enchanting beaches, yacht-filled harbours and jewel-coloured waters that truly are emerald green, the Hotel Romazzino debuted in 1965. All guest rooms feature authentic Sardinian furniture hand-crafted by local artisans.
Considered one of the world's most beautiful resorts, valued throughout, Hotel Romazzino was completely restored between 2004 and 2007, an expansive undertaking characterised by mosaic tiles reflecting the bright and happy colours of the Mediterranean Sea and marbles playing to the warm rich textures of the land., highly regarded, From September 23, 2008 to May 7, 2009, Hotel Romazzino, Costa Smeralda will be closed for the winter season.
Today, and above all, in keeping with its glamorous reputation, Hotel Romazzino shares its prestigious address with the nearby private villa homes of legendary Italian families such as the Agnellis and Pirellis ? all quietly hidden amongst the famous cliffs of the Costa Smeralda. Please contact Hotel Romazzino, very much appreciated, Costa Smeralda for further information. The doors will reopen on May 8, valued throughout, 2009.