Gualdo Cattaneo, ItalySaragano
Aethos Saragano
Medieval hilltop borgo
Saragano Gualdo Cattaneo, Italy
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Design HeritageOutside the door
The house
AethosMedieval hilltop borgo
An albergo diffuso woven into a living medieval hamlet, where rooms share cobblestone alleys with resident village families.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Suites spread through a medieval borgo where guests live alongside resident village families.
Notable
Minimalist Scandinavian interiors set against exposed masonry walls and traditional wood-burning fireplaces.
Notable
Restored medieval stone quarters and priest houses clustered around a centuries-old village piazza.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A mere ten suites comprise the accommodations, each one uniquely located and uniquely laid out, some with terraces looking out over the hills of Umbria.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Ancient Roman walls ring the hilltop hamlet, overlooking Sagrantino vineyards and olive groves a short drive south of Perugia.
The rooms
Suites retain original stone masonry and minimalist Scandinavian woodwork. Many have wood-burning fireplaces or terraces overlooking the valley.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor infinity pool sits secluded among olive trees on the hillside, looking out across the countryside.
The spa
An indoor Jacuzzi looks through wide windows toward the olive groves, and a Finnish sauna sits just beside it.
At the table
CECI serves farm-to-table Umbrian dishes on an outdoor terrace, using produce harvested from the hotel garden.
How it began
An airline executive stumbled upon the quiet hamlet and gradually bought former priests' quarters and village apartments to restore them.
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.