La Posta Vecchia
Grand aristocratic villa meets Pellicano chic. Old-world gravitas balanced by forward-facing Baroque elegance. Think sleeping in a museum curated by a billionaire — but warmer, and with better cocktails.
The basement Roman museum is open to the public, not just hotel guests — mention it when you arrive and ask for a private tour
Why It Matters
Getty's original art collection and antiques remain in situ throughout the hotel. Beneath the foundations lies an excavated 2nd-century BC Roman villa with a museum open to guests and the public. The restaurant Da Aurelio (formerly The Cesar, which held a Michelin star) carries on the tradition of serious Italian coastal cooking. A Leading Hotels of the World member and Green Globe-certified property.
A 17th-century palazzo on the Tyrrhenian coast built for the noble Orsini family, bought and packed with antiquities by J. Paul Getty in the 1960s, and now run by the family behind Hotel Il Pellicano. Twenty-one rooms, each furnished with Getty's actual antiques and 17th-century tapestries, sit above a genuine 2nd-century BC Roman villa — still partially intact in a basement museum. This is genuinely one of Italy's most singular places to sleep. The Pellicano family has updated the vibe without stripping the soul: still aristocratically understated, still a world away from spa-resort excess.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Superior Room
Fine antique furnishings, paintings, glorious fabrics in rich colors, and magnificent marble bathrooms. Staying here means embracing tasteful opulence without the posturing that usually comes with it.
The Castello Suite
An ornate oasis by the sea. Views over sea or gardens; the suite captures the palazzo's full romantic history. One of the most memorable stays in the property.
The Colonna Suite
Original architectural details and classic villa vibes are the main draw. But it's the bathroom — a showstopper in blush pink marble — that guests tend to photograph before anything else.
The Getty Suite
The heart and soul of La Posta Vecchia. This was Getty's own suite, still furnished for a man with extraordinary — and very specific — taste. More majestic than any other room, and completely one-of-a-kind. If you're going to splurge anywhere, this is it.
The Medici Suite
A treasure trove of prized possessions — antiques, art, and objects sourced and arranged with the obsessive care of a collector who knew exactly what he was doing.
The Olive Suite
A timelessly chic suite with sunny sea views. Views over the Tyrrhenian catch the light differently at every hour — the kind of room you don't want to leave.
The Red Suite
Vivid scarlet hues and lush garden views make this a cocooning, intimately stylish choice for guests who want to hunker down rather than look out to sea.
Tower Room
Top-floor rooms in the villa's tower. Elegant and carefully considered down to the smallest details — the kind of room where even a quiet afternoon feels like an event.
Tower Suite
More pared back and contemporary in style than the villa's other rooms, the Tower Suites blend old-world charm with hip, modern vibes. Velveteen glamour rather than fusty grandeur.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Borrow a bike and explore Palo Laziale beyond the hotel gates. Concierge can recommend scenic routes.
Epicurean experiences including vineyard tours of the local countryside and hands-on cooking sessions.
Guided excursions to the UNESCO-listed Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri, arranged through the hotel concierge.
State-of-the-art Technogym equipment in a private garden setting, with space for post-workout stretching and recovery.
Rides through the Lazio hills, arranged through the concierge.
Available from the private beach. Staff on hand to help.
Day access to the indoor pool, seafront terrace, and calidarium, including a complimentary soft drink. Available to non-resident guests — book ahead in peak season.
Dark sand private beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea with chic umbrellas, luxury sunbeds, and the Renaissance villa as a backdrop.
Beneath the villa's foundations lies an excavated 2nd-century BC Roman villa, discovered during Getty's restoration. The on-site museum houses ancient walls, colorful mosaics, African and Greek marble, plus plate, amphorae and ampules. Open to hotel guests and the public.
40-minute drive to Rome. Concierge can arrange private car or transfers and coordinate itineraries including Caravaggio's works and major sites.
Sailing on the Tyrrhenian Sea, organized through the concierge.
New tennis courts in the hotel's tranquil gardens.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dark sandy private beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea with sunbeds and umbrellas.
The Getty Studio serves as a museum-like meeting space. Full property buyout required for large events and incentives.
The basement museum housing remains of a 2nd-century BC Roman villa — discoverable on a self-guided or concierge-arranged tour. Open to hotel guests and the public.
The kitchen garden supplies fresh produce directly to Da Aurelio restaurant.
All rooms include minibar fridge.
Open terrazzo with branded umbrellas and lounge chairs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Manicured grounds with Roman-era archaeological ruins open to exploration.
Indoor marble pool adjacent to the Beauty Club, also accessible as part of the Pool Club day programme.
Full concierge team available for private transfers, activity bookings, restaurant reservations, and personalized itinerary planning.
Heated steam room, part of the Beauty Club and Pool Club programme.
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