Artful Escapes: Palazzo Santa Croce
Located high above the Amalfi Coast, this four-story former monastery has been restored as a private villa
A four-story former monastery high above the Amalfi Coast has been lovingly restored by the Cinque family, owners of the nearby Il San Pietro hotel, and now operates as a private villa with full use of the hotel’s amenities. Palazzo Santa Croce comprises five bedrooms, including two main suites with original frescoes.
Living spaces are lavish, with Neapolitan rococo mirrors, silk, and velvet fabrics, and antique furniture. In the kitchen, chefs prepare seafood-centric meals using ingredients from the surrounding gardens. Of special note is an adjoining spa inspired by a Roman bath, which features an indoor pool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an outdoor jacuzzi with sweeping sea views.
