As we did last year, we were fortunate enough to spend some days here with our daughter recently. There are not enough superlatives to describe this place. The rooms are supremely comfortable and immaculately maintained, the food is wonderful,and the setting,design,and sheer beauty of the hotel and its gardens is unique.. You simply walk into Paradise. I think to understand the reason this hotel is in a class of its own,one needs to go back to the vision and spirit of the man who created it over 50 years ago. Carlo Cinque was determined to create somewhere that paid homage to its roots ,whilst providing an oasis of beauty,calm,and comfort. He ensured every detail was perfect, from the theatre of the huge terrace to the design of every bedroom.This was a true labour of love. But, more than that,he placed people at its centre . The guests were to be treated as family,and the fact that so many return whenever they can shows that this still holds true.The staff were, and are,also family. It is surely no coincidence that so many of them have worked there since they were teenagers.The warmth they give to every guest is genuine,for they are indeed old friends. It is this continuity,this ethos of harmony and kindness,that set this hotel apart.It is not something that can be manufactured, and I suspect that it cannot be found anywhere else. So huge thanks to Andrea,and to everyone working with him,for keeping the spirit of this magical place alive. And thank you,Carlo, .