Follonica, ItalyPratoranieri
The Sense Experience Resort
Maremma pine resort
Pratoranieri Follonica, Italy
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Icon CollectionMaremma pine resort
The resort trades rolling vineyard hills for coastal pine forest, with wooden trails leading through restored dunes to the gulf.
What it’s good at
Notable
Five pavilion blocks designed with overhanging canopies and sea-green mosaic paneling.
Notable
An open-air workout platform along the dune trail, and massages in seaside cabanas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
what lies inside is a luxurious, health-conscious eco-resort that’s as modern as they come.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Torre Mozza's sand dunes border the grounds, and loaner bicycles connect you to Follonica along the coast.
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The rooms
Bedrooms open onto cubic modular balconies, while select suites add private garden terraces with heated outdoor whirlpool tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter heated infinity pool sits among coastal pines, filled with reverse osmosis water just back from the dunes.
At the table
Eaté serves seafood dinners directly on the dunes, and Dimorà prepares traditional Tuscan recipes overlooking the gardens.
How it began
The five pavilion blocks were originally built in the 1960s as a seaside summer camp for bank workers' children.
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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.