San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy
Opened
2004
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Architectural golf estate
The estate pairs championship fairways with modern architecture, set within the quiet greenery of a protected wildlife oasis.
What it’s good at
Notable
Thirty-two individualized suites shaped across the estate by fourteen distinct design teams.
Notable
Championship eighteen-hole fairways, a nine-hole executive course, and red-clay tennis courts.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With its huge glass windows, light Noto stone and enormous bathtubs, this resort will appeal not only to golfers but also to anyone looking for a relaxing break.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds border the Conca river nature reserve, with the Adriatic beaches of Cattolica ten minutes away.
The rooms
Suites open onto private gardens or fairway terraces, shaped with individualized interior concepts and flowing fabric partitions.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An arched footbridge crosses the 82-meter outdoor pool. Inside, the heated hydrotherapy pool has submerged recliners and counter-current jets.
The spa
The spa has a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and sensory showers. Massages focus on decontracting and deep tissue bodywork.
At the table
The restaurant serves Mediterranean dinners beside the pool, and the open-air pavilion pours evening aperitifs and champagne.
How it began
Local yacht builder Norberto Ferretti and fashion founder Silvano Gerani backed the project, which opened in 2004.
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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.