Piergiorgio Palace Hotel & Restaurant

Piergiorgio Palace Hotel & Restaurant Review

Italian fashion designer Piergorgio has passed away, but his widow is carrying on, and their "dream" hotel/restaurant continues to operate, its reputation as a wedding venue growing. This Victorian-style inn, with its wraparound veranda and intricate fretwork, is an atmospheric landmark whose rooms should be updated; ask for one of the six newest rooms or the cliff-side suite (No. 500s). They have knockout sea views and are furnished with the same white wicker as original rooms (but colorful drapes and comforters from Europe cover the beds instead of pinks and florals). The hotel's location is the draw—the gazebo has breathtaking bay views, as does the outdoor restaurant, which is Italian in flavor with lots of pasta. Honeymooners love its romantic feel, fostered by the charming, strolling guitarist, and ladies and gentlemen alike appreciate the salon and spa services. The longer you stay in the apartments and penthouses, the less you pay per night.