Hotel Il Pellicano

Il Pellicano revives the sparkling allure of cinema’s golden age. Located in scenic Porto Ercole, the hotel was the product of a fairy-tale union between aviator Michael Graham and American socialite Patsy Daszel in the 50’s, whose love of the area led them to establish a club for their glitzy friends. Today’s guests enjoy seafront rooms; a beach club that has entertained the great names of film; and an array of posh activities such as polo, waterskiing and island-hopping on one of the hotel’s private boats. The hotel spills down a small cliff, with rooms and suites overlooking the pool and the azure Tyrrhenian Sea beyond. Two restaurants serve exquisite Tuscan cuisine to guests returning from a day spent soaking in the sun or thundering down the polo field—Il Pellicano has the edge for its veranda, perfectly positioned for Tuscan sunsets.

An exclusive coastal getaway with a 1960’s La Dolce Vita ambiance.

Child-friendly: The hotel does not accommodate kids eight and under.

You want to hit the Italian trifecta: the pleasures of Tuscan food and wine, a glorious waterfront setting and a strong dose of old-school glamour.

After an afternoon kitesurfing lesson in nearby Talamone, you pour a glass of Sassicaia Super-Tuscan, lean against the balcony railing and toast la dolce vita.

Il Pellicano - 1 Michelin star, gourmet cuisine Pelligrill - Tuscan cuisine, open lunch & dinner bar all'aperto (bartender Federico Morosi)