This week, I’m touring a beautiful hotel in Fivizzano with my friend Claudio, who purchased the building a few years ago. He wants to return Il Giardinetto to its former glory, and the renovation is well underway.
For partnership opportunities, or to view the business plan, please contact Claudio by email here: claudio@posrl.it
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I simply have a passion (eh-hem an obsession) for touring abandoned unloved properties in Italy.
Thereby saving them from ruin and finding them good owners.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Another glorious sunny day in Fivizzano
00:30 – Welcome to Hotel Il Giardinetto
01:08 – Reception
02:23 – Frescos
03:26 – What you see is bare bones
04:10 – Bar
04:28 – History of the hotel
05:29 – Wine Cellar
06:52 – Bedroom 1
07:16 – Bedroom 2 (wheelchair accessible room)
07:53 – Dining Room
08:47 – Restaurant
09:32 – Kitchen
09:46 – Chef’s Table
09:57 – Pantry
10:31 – Garden
12:03 – Montage of first floor
12:37 – Second floor
12:58 – Family room
13:53 – Strange wall colors
14:40 – Red and sage room
15:23 – Spa
16:20 – Third floor
16:40 – Dorm rooms
18:35 – Treatment room
18:58 – Roof terrace
19:57 – Location
20:26 – Signing off
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18 Comments
What great place, hopefully he will have it ready for me when I visit or I’m hitting you up Annette to stay at. Lol cheers Kirk
Wow. I cannot wait to see the hotel once it's done. What a fantastic space.
He can put fire pits up on the terrace with the comfy couches so that it becomes a cozy evening hangout space.
Annette you always use the most glorious music! It goes without saying we will all want updates on this project. All the best to you my dear.
My bisnonno Samuele Ricci 1868-1940 era cliente…. Countless festivities we had, including my older cousin wedding cerimony. As soon as you reopoen well be back, we have relations from California coming in september so hurry !
Make a room that could be used as an artist studio for groups that would want to come and rent out the entire hotel space for a Painting Holiday!!!! Food, lodging, studio – exclusive for a 7- day retreat!!
What a magical place that will be! Bravo, Claudio! And thank you, Annette for sharing his inspiration. I cannot wait to visit!❤
Perhaps the red hot chilli painted room could be the honeymoon suite.
Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah 🕎. First one is always difficult. Xxx🤗
Beautiful Hotel! You’re right Annette, those colors have to go! No blue, red or chartreuse walls! 😂
I never tire of Vivaldi! This is a gem of a place what a unique opportunity to restore this wonderful place…I love hearing the history and story.
Also, most men are colorblind ….he needs your assistance Annette!
Love the project, it will be fabulous. Hope I can visit? Mary Ann, Chicago.
Such an interesting project, but please keep us posted every now and then with some updates. And please keep an eye on him and his funky colors!
When will the hotel be completed? I bet it will be lovely!
Wow what an amazing place .. I can’t wait to see it finished and hopefully come and stay.. hope you and family are doing ok 🌈
You and Claudio are so funny together Annette. I’m super excited to come stay there when it’s open. Maybe I can buy you both a spritz 🙂
Annette, Happy Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights.
This looks like a wonderful project, congratulations and good luck Claudio.