Location
Palo Laziale, 40 minutes from Rome, on the coast of Lazio.
Historic elegance meets luxury at La Posta Vecchia, a former Getty residence near Rome. Enjoy 21 refined rooms, gourmet Mediterranean dining, indoor pool, private beach, and lush gardens with stunning sea views for a quintessential Italian getaway.
Highlights
Former private mansion of J. Paul Getty, rich with antique furnishings and art collections
Elegant 17th-century Renaissance villa with 21 luxurious rooms and suites
Facilities include a heated indoor pool, Health & Beauty Club, tennis courts, and a private beach
Gourmet Mediterranean dining at Da Aurelio restaurant with organic, locally sourced ingredients and sea views
La Posta Vecchia Hotel is villa of renaissance, a sublime blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty, located just 40 minutes from Rome on the scenic coast of Lazio. Once the private residence of oil magnate J. Paul Getty, the hotel preserves an extraordinary collection of antiques, tapestries, and artworks that bring an authentic Italian Renaissance ambiance to its 21 impeccably appointed rooms and suites. Guests can choose from a variety of elegant accommodation options ranging from garden-view Double Standard Rooms to luxury Master Suites, all featuring modern amenities such as minibars, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs alongside classical décor.
The estate resides within expansive manicured gardens overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, offering a tranquil sanctuary away from the city, yet with easy access to Rome’s historic sites and nearby Etruscan archaeological treasures. The hotel’s facilities cater to wellness and recreation, including a heated indoor pool, a Health & Beauty Club featuring treatments with exclusive Antica Farmacia Santa Maria Novella products, and tennis courts nestled in peaceful greenery. Active guests will appreciate the private beach access with paddleboards and pedalos, as well as complimentary bike rentals with recommended scenic routes.
Dining at La Posta Vecchia is an experience in itself, with Ristorante Da Aurelio delivering exquisite Mediterranean dishes made from organic, locally sourced produce, served against a backdrop of breathtaking ocean views. Whether indulging in a leisurely breakfast buffet or a refined dinner, guests enjoy an immersive taste of Lazio’s culinary heritage. This boutique hotel’s combination of historic grandeur, luxurious comfort, and exceptional location makes it a perfect choice for discerning travellers seeking an authentic yet sophisticated Italian coastal escape.
When to visit
If your budget allows, book one of the two Master Suites. Two of the most extravagant hotel rooms I've ever seen, they formed J.Paul Getty's private wing of the palace in the 1960s.
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