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Masseria del Cardinale

Rocco Forte Hotels Announces Masseria Del Cardinale, The Group's Second Hotel in Puglia

Rocco Forte Hotels continues its expansion in Italy and announces the opening of its second hotel in Puglia, Masseria del Cardinale, scheduled to debut in 2028 in Fasano.

The estate, leased through an agreement with PGIM's real estate business, Re.vo, and Dekus as development partner, is set in one of the region's most renowned areas, the Itria Valley, known for its landscapes and historical villages.

Following the opening of Masseria Torre Maizza in 2019, Masseria del Cardinale will debut with eighty-six rooms and suites and feature restaurants, a bar, event and meeting spaces, an Irene Forte Spa and a large swimming pool.

The renovation of Masseria del Cardinale will be led by Olga Polizzi, Deputy Chairman and Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels, in collaboration with Luigi Fragola Architects, the renowned Florence-based studio.

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Established by Sir Rocco Forte and sister, Olga Polizzi in 1996, Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of 15 individual hotels and resorts. All of the hotels are landmarks, both old and new, occupying magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. Led by a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, the hotels are united by their distinctive approach to service ensuring guests experience the best of the cities and surrounding areas.

Established by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi in 1996, Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of 14 individual hotels and resorts as well as 20 private villas. All of the hotels are landmarks, both old and new, occupying magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. Led by a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, the hotels are united by their distinctive approach to service ensuring guests experience the best of...