Villa Treville
Positano, Italy
A stunning boutique hotel perched on the rocky cliffs of the Amalfi Coast with panoramic views over the Mediterranean, Villa Treville offers cinematic glamour you would anticipate seeing in a film. Guests desiring a property full of character will find it in abundance, with the hotel’s charismatic staff and meticulously curated interiors, adding to the magic of Villa Treville that goes deeper than the picture-perfect scenery of Positano.
This hidden gem comprises 16 suites within five mesmerizing villas of thorough detail facing Positano, surrounded by vast gardens and secluded terraces nestled among vine-laden pergolas, bougainvillea, pine trees, and ancient tropical plants. The hotel’s elevator shafts and stone-cut steps lead guests down from the cascading cape to the private seaside deck displaying the true essence of the Amalfi Coasts landscape.
The story
From the start, Villa Treville has been an enchanting hideaway that has drawn intellectuals, artists, dancers, musicians, and actors. Originally purchased in the 1920s by Russian writer Mikhail Semenov, celebrated Italian opera and film director Franco Zeffirelli bought the property in the 1960s and spent over 35 years remodeling the private estate adding gardens, terraces, and hidden pools.
Your stay
Private balconies, terraces, gardens, and plunge pools adorn the eclectic suites and hidden spots along the garden pathways. Each suite is uniquely decorated after a special guest or works of Opera Maestro Franco Zeffirelli. Our favorite suite, The Bernstein, with a large private terrace and tropical corner with an outdoor bath, white and blue Mediterranean tiles, and a vintage shower, occupies Villa Rosa’s first floor, directly facing Positano.
How to spend your time
Spend your day by taking the hotel’s exclusive boat on a tour of the beautiful coast, stopping by the Treville Beach club for a leisurely lunch filled with fresh seafood and glasses of local Per Eva wine, for the pasta course – learn how to make your own from scratch with Chef Vicenzo. Be sure not to miss the breathtaking sunset views with a cocktail in hand as your dinner is being prepared at The Salone Bianca back at the hotel.