Capri, Italy
Canasta
Family-run island villa
Family-run island villa
Piero and Paola D'Emilio run the whitewashed villa like a personal home, centered on a sun terrace facing the Faraglioni.
What it’s good at
Listed
Traditional whitewashed villa architecture with vaulted ceilings and hand-painted ceramic tiles.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The D'Emilio family has been running this villa since 1958, and three generations of ownership show in the warmth of the place.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Piazzetta is a five-minute walk along pedestrian lanes, and the Giardini di Augusto sits just around the corner.
The rooms
Vaulted ceilings arch over hand-painted ceramic tiles, and many rooms open onto private balconies overlooking the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the wooden deck beside flowering bushes and citrus trees, looking out over the Mediterranean Sea.
At the table
Tables sit under rustic pergolas and olive trees, where dinners bring plates of spaghetti alla Nerano overlooking the sea.
How it began
The D'Emilio family named the villa after canasta, the card game the founding patriarch loved to play.
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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.