Stories from the San Pietro
Got dinner plans this weekend? Why not treat yourself to a delicious dining experience at the Michellin-starred ‘Zass restaurant? Surrounded by a bright Mediterranean atmosphere overlooking the sea and the coastal town of Praiano, the cuisine is light, the ingredients seasonal—much of it grown in San Pietro’s organic vegetable garden.
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Where old-world elegance meets contemporary, understated luxury. #ilsanpietrodipositano #ilsanpietro #relaischateaux #paradise #positano #amalficoast
“Passion for food is the same as photography in my brain. It’s creating. It’s art.” When he’s not in the kitchen creating new dishes, Chef Alois of SP’s Michellin-starred ‘Zass restaurant, spends most of his time in his photography studio making art. To see more of his fantastical compositions, check out @aloisvanlstudio .
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Sunday vibes. #ilsanpietrodipositano #hothothot #wherethesunshinesbrighter #carlinorestaurant #deliciousjourneys #relaischateaux #positano #amalficoast
“Most hotels are built in prominent positions as imposing and impressive properties, made to be seen,” says Carlo Cinque. “Il San Pietro was built to be invisible.” Guests pulling into the car park will see the small 17th-century San Pietro chapel and little else. The rest of the hotel lies beneath, constructed against the rock face on 12 levels.
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“My favorite part of the job is interacting with guests; seeing the emotion at their arrival and departure, receiving letters from those who become friends over the years and who send cards or call me at Christmas, and who invite me to pass an evening together whenever I travel through their part of the world. For this reason, it is not just a job, but there is an important social aspect to it.” This year Andrea Zana @zana348 steps into the role of General Manager for the San Pietro. To read a bit more about the man behind the well-known face greeting guests, check out the latest post in The San Pietro Life on our website ilsanpietro.com.
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Visitors to the coast often ask, “do you ever get tired of this view?” To which we have to return the question, “do you?”
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Bond of brothers: Carlo and Vito Cinque represent the third generation of San Pietro hoteliers. Both grew up around the hotel as children, helping their uncle and mother and mingling with the guests as teenagers. It is safe to say, the hospitality that began with Carlino, Salvatore and Virginia, remains unchanged today under the management of the two brothers.
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The room that was once the winter apartment of SP founder, Carlino, commemorates the sirens who have always been associated with Positano and the Li Galli islands just off its coast. In Homer’s Odyssey, the islands were inhabited by beautiful sirens who would sing to the sailors and lure them off their ships. Before sailing between these islands, the crew put wax in their ears so they would not hear the sirens’ song. Ulysses, wanting to hear the music had his men tie him to the mast so he would not be tempted to jump ship. Something of the sirens’ lure lingers in the Costiera air today. Carlino knew that visitors coming to our shores would find it hard to leave so he built the San Pietro, a home they could keep coming back to.
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San Pietro is the place for meeting old friends and making new ones.
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When asked by a journalist if there were any special guests staying at the San Pietro, Virginia famously replied, “All our guests are special!” And from the moment you enter our slice of paradise, we will strive to make your stay with us exactly that: special.
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What are your weekend plans? We know ours.
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Don’t just stop and smell the roses, have a scenic workout while you do. Our outdoor gym allows for all the fresh air and space you could hope for, plus an incomparable view. #ilsanpietrodipositano #outdoorgym #exerciseoutside #relaischateaux #positano #amalficoast
Tub for two? This one was freshly redone this winter, designed by Fausta Gaetani.
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Zarina is the San Pietro’s 7th generation of Boxers living in the hotel since construction began to today. She is Virginia’s constant shadow. Most hot days you can find them swimming at the beach club together.
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The San Pietro boat departs twice daily taking guests on a complimentary tour of the captivating Amalfi coastline. #ilsanpietrodipositano #relaischateaux #beautifulboatrides #positano #amalficoast
The best way to Bee Chic? On the grand terrace with a round of drinks and delicious light bites from the “Bee”. The best time to Bee Chic? Any time from sunset on into the night.
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The dream team L-R: Antonio Sersale from Le Sirenuse, Crescenzo Gargano from Santa Caterina, sisters Attilia e Mariella Avino from Palazzo Avino, Dr. Ascierto, Vito Cinque from Il San Pietro and Mario Iaccarino from Don Alfonso. The most prominent five star hotels and restaurants of the Amalfi Coast teamed up to raise funding towards Dr. Paolo Antonio Ascierto’s research into a Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine is now entering its second stage of testing with the hopes that it will be released to the public by next year. Thanks again to all of our loyal friends and clients who participated and bought a coupon at one of these five establishments. Your contribution towards this important research has yielded great results. Today the dream team celebrates a successful collaboration. @lesirenuse @palazzoavino @hotel_santa_caterina @donalfonso1890 #ilsanpietrodipositano #covid_19 #vaccine #covid19vacccine #relaischateaux #positano #amalficoast
The sun shines brighter in the Mediterranean. What better place to soak up some rays than poolside with Pasquale and his furry assistant Mela? #ilsanpietrodipositano #relaischateaux #Mediterraneansun #poolwithaview #positano #amalficoast
The once fervent wish of many a guest has become reality: the Carlino beachside restaurant is now open for dinners. Fresh fish on the grill accompanied by a crisp white wine and the music of the waves is the San Pietro recipe for a summer night’s dream.
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