Restored coastal villa
A peachy-pink facade welcomes guests through a leafy pergola into breezy verandas furnished with wicker, lush banana plants, and a baby grand piano.
“The atmosphere is breezy and coastal, with bamboo and rattan furnishings, oversize banana plants, stacks of books, and a baby grand piano…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Hand-painted Sicilian majolica tiles, custom Elena Carozzi wallpaper, pale terracotta floors, and airy wicker seating.
Notable
Full-sized Santa Maria Novella bath products, breakfast on the veranda, and front-row loungers at Bagno Assunta.
Notable
An 1899 Roman artist's villa turned 1922 pensione, carefully restored in its original peachy-pink facade.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in AFAR.
Pensione America is the kind of place you might walk past without noticing, until you step through the gate and find yourself in a lush, low-key haven...
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked behind tall box hedges in a quiet residential quarter, the villa sits a short bike ride from sandy beaches and pine groves.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair pale terracotta floors with coastal whites and greens, leading to bathrooms lined in geometric hand-painted tiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool sits amid manicured lawns, lined with deep green daybeds and shaded pavilions facing the mountains.
Gym and massage
A private gym is equipped for daily workouts, and tailored bodywork is offered in a quiet treatment room.
At the table
Veranda tables serve fresh pasta and coastal Tuscan dishes, and evening aperitifs are poured at the rattan bar.
Every design detail conveys that this is a place meant for lazy summer days that are the very essence of il dolce far niente: pale terracotta floors…
How it began
Built in 1899 as a Roman artist's private home, the villa became a seaside pensione in 1922 before undergoing a careful four-year restoration.
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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.