La Posta Vecchia

With a history that reads like the plot of a novel, La Posta Vecchia intrigues the visitor from the moment he first sets foot there. Marble bathtubs, Venetian chandeliers, Gobelins tapestries, are all that you would expect from such a prestigious establishment, but the ‘fun’ element is not lacking, with a hedonistic indoor swimming pool, glorious gardens in which to stroll or jog, and a dining terrace poised above the sea.

It was built in the 17th century for members of the powerful Orsini dynasty, but in later centuries became a staging post of the mail route that traveled north of Rome along the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In 1960 however, it was bought by industrialist Jean Paul Getty, and restored to its former splendour. During the restoration work the remains of an ancient Roman villa were uncovered and can be seen today in the small archaeological museum situated in the basement of the hotel.

Following the death of Getty, the villa was transformed into a 19-bedroom hotel of exquisite taste and luxury, its rooms decorated and furnished with priceless antiques and artifacts from Getty’s enormous collection. La Posta Vecchia occupies a stunning site right on the edge of the Mediterranean, a handsome and dignified building, surrounded by beautiful gardens that bestow upon it peace and privacy. Many of the rooms overlook the sea, as does the splendidly baroque indoor swimming pool, and with every room decorated individually, there is the sense of being a guest in a lavishly appointed private home.

The Posta Vecchia’s own ‘Cesar’ restaurant offers guests the chance to savour inspired Mediterranean cuisine, with fruit and vegetables from the hotel’s own kitchen gardens. Small cooking classes can be arranged with the chef, for a unique experience.

Full of antiques and redolent with history, La Posta Vecchia is not by any means museum-like. Filled with light, the scent of flowers and the sound of the sea, it is run by a thoughtful and kind staff.

Rome itself, with all its wonders and pleasures, is just a forty-minute drive away.

Room Description

Superior rooms are on the second floor without lift access, they have garden or sea views and are furnished in modern style.  Two of these rooms can adjoin to makefamily accommodation.

Superior Deluxe rooms are on the first floor and can be reached by lift. They have either garden or sea views.

Tower Junior Suites are in each of the towers, and cannot be reached by a lift.  Each has a master bedroom and living room where an extra bed can be accommodated.  Both have sea views.

Junior Suites are on the first floor and can be reached by the lift.  Each is furnished with Italian antiques, and can overlook the garden or the sea.

Master Suites are stylishly furnished with 17th century antiques it have seperate sitting rooms and marble bathrooms.  Views can be of the garden or of the sea.

Room facilities: Air-conditioning • En suite bathroom • Satellite TV • Mini-bar • Safe • Internet access.

Restaurants & Bars

The elegant dining room of Le Cesar restaurant is the perfect back-drop for the delicuous food. The restaurant has a well-deserved Michelin star.

Facilities

Restaurant • Indoor heated swimming pool • Beauty and massage services • Private beach access (black volcanic sand) • Bicycles • Helipad • DVD library • Tennis, horse-riding and golf available locally.

Pool towels supplied.

Spa & Wellness

The Beauty Centre offers massages and body treatments as well as facials, manicures and pedicures. Depending on the treatment and weather conditions, massages can be enjoyed outdoors in the gazebo, on the private beach or in the comfort of your room.

Your Location

The centre of Rome is a 40 minutes journey from the hotel and visits can be arranged here, as well as to several others sites of interest in the local area.

The horse stables and the golf course are a 40 minutes drive from the hotel.  The tennis course are 1km away.