For sheer luxury and extravagance, it was the Villa la Cupola that most caught my attention.
March 21, 2006 (Press Release) --
Europe 's most expensive hotel suite
For sheer luxury and extravagance, it was the Villa la Cupola that most caught my attention. Located in the Westin Excelsior, La Cupola, named after the huge frescoed dome at the heart of the suite, is Europe's most expensive hotel suite costing a mere 20,000 euros per night. At 1,100 square metres the Villa La Cupola is also Europe 's largest hotel suite, extending over two floors and includes a private elevator and personal spa with steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness centre and sun terrace. This suite also has its own private movie theatre seating up to 8 people, explaining why it is so popular amongst the Hollywood elite who, when in town for the European premier of their latest movie, like to invite friends and family to private screenings of their soon-to-be released movies.
The suite is arguable the most beautiful in Rome , although it faces some stiff competition from the Royal and Designer Suites at its sister hotel, the St Regis Grand. La Cupola is magnificently decorated, inspired by the extravagances of Roman villas and palaces. It tastefully blends Italian marbles, frescoes and luxurious furnishing and it is favoured by visiting business magnates, celebrities and state dignitaries including Russia 's President Putin. You can also rest assured that the suite is completely bullet proof and even has a bedroom for your bodyguards!
But if La Cupola is already booked or you prefer something a little more discreet, Rome has plenty of other options.
Italian high performance sports cars
A collector of Italian sports cars once told me that the only way to truly understand Italian sports cars is to understand the land that generated them. So with this in mind I left the magnificence of Rome and headed north to the beautiful medieval town of Bologna , my base for the next few nights while I visited the nearby Po Valley. Also known as Auto Valley , this terrain of long straight roads is both inspiration for and home to the ‘golden triangle' of legendary Italian sports car manufacturers Lamborghini, Maserati and Ferrari.
Although Chinese luxury consumers already appreciate and desire clothes and accessories from renowned Italian designers, there is less knowledge and desire for Italy 's other famous luxury export - sports cars. High performance cars and the infectious Italian passion for driving have traditionally contrasted sharply with the Chinese elite's preference for chauffeur driven luxury. But the arrival F1 in China and the associated promotional activities means that China 's wealthiest have begun to take an interest in owning and driving Italian racing cars.
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For sheer luxury and extravagance, it was the Villa la Cupola that most caught my attention. Located in the Westin Excelsior, La Cupola, named after the huge frescoed dome at the heart of the suite, is Europe's most expensive hotel suite costing a mere 20,000 euros per night. At 1,100 square metres the Villa La Cupola is also Europe 's largest hotel suite, extending over two floors and includes a private elevator and personal spa with steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness centre and sun terrace. This suite also has its own private movie theatre seating up to 8 people, explaining why it is so popular amongst the Hollywood elite who, when in town for the European premier of their latest movie, like to invite friends and family to private screenings of their soon-to-be released movies.
The suite is arguable the most beautiful in Rome , although it faces some stiff competition from the Royal and Designer Suites at its sister hotel, the St Regis Grand. La Cupola is magnificently decorated, inspired by the extravagances of Roman villas and palaces. It tastefully blends Italian marbles, frescoes and luxurious furnishing and it is favoured by visiting business magnates, celebrities and state dignitaries including Russia 's President Putin. You can also rest assured that the suite is completely bullet proof and even has a bedroom for your bodyguards!
But if La Cupola is already booked or you prefer something a little more discreet, Rome has plenty of other options.
Italian high performance sports cars
A collector of Italian sports cars once told me that the only way to truly understand Italian sports cars is to understand the land that generated them. So with this in mind I left the magnificence of Rome and headed north to the beautiful medieval town of Bologna , my base for the next few nights while I visited the nearby Po Valley. Also known as Auto Valley , this terrain of long straight roads is both inspiration for and home to the ‘golden triangle' of legendary Italian sports car manufacturers Lamborghini, Maserati and Ferrari.
Although Chinese luxury consumers already appreciate and desire clothes and accessories from renowned Italian designers, there is less knowledge and desire for Italy 's other famous luxury export - sports cars. High performance cars and the infectious Italian passion for driving have traditionally contrasted sharply with the Chinese elite's preference for chauffeur driven luxury. But the arrival F1 in China and the associated promotional activities means that China 's wealthiest have begun to take an interest in owning and driving Italian racing cars.
Source: http://www.google.com/hurun.net
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