Il Bottaccio, Relais & Châteaux has been invited to join Internova Travel Group’s SELECT Hotels & Resorts by Internova program, an exclusive collection of more than 1,700 luxury properties around the world.
“We are excited to become part of the SELECT Hotels & Resorts by Internova family,” said Mr. Antonio Mosca, General Manager of Il Bottaccio. “These properties maintain the highest standards of comfort and service, and it’s an honor to be included. Internova travel advisors are known for going the extra mile for their clients and we do the same for our guests, so we’re delighted to be partners with them. We look forward to offering their clients the special amenities that will make their stay with us even more memorable.”
Tucked away in a tranquil corner at the foot of the Apuan Alps, Il Bottaccio comes with its fair share of exciting history. It all started with a late 18th century mill, put in place by a wealthy citizen, Paquale Boldrini, who built a house around it in Montignoso. The name itself is quintessentially Tuscan and it refers to a basin where water is collected to supply mills and olive presses.
Over the years, this fascinating building was acquired by a renowned heart surgeon, Gaetano Azzolina, who restored it and embellished it as a private home in the 1970s. Elio d’Anna, a mercurial, brilliantly witty, illuminated musician, philosopher and entrepreneur subsequently acquired it. The hotel opened in 1983 and entered the prestigious Relais&Chateau family in 1988.
A home rather than a hospitality business, the idea behind it all was – and still is – that of offering respite and pleasure to gourmet travellers in search of matchless sensory experiences.
The general atmosphere is one of enticing elegance and charm, epitomised by the highly unique décor, and yet an overall sense of familiarity embraces you as you step in, making every stay a memorable one.
“We are thrilled to welcome Il Bottaccio, Relais & Châteaux into the SELECT Hotels & Resorts by Internova program,” said Albert Herrera, Executive Vice President, Partner Relations for Internova Travel Group. “This is a carefully curated group of premium properties that offer exclusive privileges to our travelers. Our travel advisors know that their clients will enjoy a truly amazing experience when they stay at Il Bottaccio, Relais & Châteaux.”
Guests who book their stay at a SELECT hotel or resort by Internova through a travel advisor with ALTOUR, Andrew Harper, Global Travel Collection, Nexion Travel Group or Travel Leaders Network can enjoy amenities that are unique to the program. Based on availability, those perks may include resort credits, room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late check-out and basic Wi-Fi.
To learn more about the SELECT Hotels & Resorts by Internova program, please visit www.internovatravel.com.
