Capri, Italy
Villa Helios Capri
Moorish Liberty villa
Moorish Liberty villa
Moorish towers and Italian Liberty arches shape the 1904 home, which now runs as an intimate residence of nine sunlit suites.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Eduard Liman blended Italian Liberty lines with colonnaded Moorish stonework.
Notable
A 1904 villa commissioned by Nietzsche confidante Baroness Barbara Meta von Salis-Marschlins.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its architecture combines Italian Liberty with Moorish influences, the facade marked by crenellated towers and decorative arches unlike anything else on the island.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Piazzetta and its cafe terraces sit a short walk downhill, leaving the surrounding ridge quiet above the town.
The rooms
Suites look out over the terraced gardens, and the Helios Suite opens onto its own wide panoramic sun deck.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved swimming pool sits on a garden terrace below the villa, beside a century-old fig tree.
The spa & gym
At the table
Tables sit beneath scalloped orange umbrellas on the terrace, where dinner draws from the villa's organic kitchen garden.
How it began
The estate was gifted to the local parish in 1917 to care for the elderly, a mission the property still supports today.
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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.