Review: Il San Pietro di Positano
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Once Positano took a star turn in John Steinbeck’s eponymously named 1953 short story, the sleepy little seaside town lodged itself in the public imagination, and never quite left—and neither has Il San Pietro di Positano, one of the island’s hottest harbor hops since its opening in October of 1970. It’s no mystery why the international glitterati flock here—the village’s steep, narrow stone streets and breathtakingly beautiful blue waters really are the stuff of dreams (ours, anyway). The 56-room property, which sits on a sliver of prime cliff side real estate above the Bay of Positano, is a primitive Eden doused in fragrant flora and citrus trees. Exquisitely tiled rooms with bright linen accents and wide windows have perfect sea views, and quirky features like lamps with fanciful centaur designs and gilded coffee tables add a little bit of luxe. Some even have a private elevator and a Jacuzzi room. If you’re not a morning person, well—you might just be converted. After you ease into your day with a plate of succulent strawberries and a thimble of espresso, take an elevator down to a private beach—or enlist a complimentary boat ride ‘round the bay. Lunch is a luxurious affair at the shaded Carlino, and once you’ve digested, call on the free Mercedes-Benz shuttle service to take you to town for some shopping. Dinner at the Michelin-starred Zass is a strawberry crème-colored vision, and twice as delicious—Mediterranean specialties like lobster tagliatelle and truffle sauce-coated sea bass are served on pink tables, on a rock ledge high above the breaking waves.
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