Home Meetings and heritage: history revisited Like the other major voluntary chains Leading Hotels of the World, Relais et Châteaux and Small Luxury, Preferred boasts a number of jewels such as Il Salviatino, an ancient patrician residence near Florence.

Like the other major voluntary chains Leading Hotels of the World, Relais et Châteaux and Small Luxury, Preferred boasts a number of jewels such as Il Salviatino, an ancient patrician residence near Florence.

Ashford Castle's historic setting has played host to all the world's greats.

Like the other major voluntary chains Leading Hotels of the
World, Relais et Châteaux or Small Luxury, Preferred has several jewels in its crown
like Il Salviatino, a former patrician residence near Florence.

In the cloister of the Royal Convent of Saint-Maximin, a door leads to the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene, where groups can enjoy private organ concerts. Emotion guaranteed.
It was a typical Chianti village, with its soft colours, welcoming vegetation, Romanesque church and medieval buildings. Today it is a five-star hotel, the Borgo San Felice.