Parco dei Principi – Sorrento, Giò Ponti’s Seaside Masterpiece
A 1960s modernist icon where architecture, art, and the sea converge
A Living Tribute to a Visionary
Perched high on a clifftop above the Tyrrhenian Sea, Parco dei Principi is more than a five-star escape—it’s a living monument to Giò Ponti, one of Italy’s greatest architects and designers. Opened in 1962 and meticulously preserved through recent renovations, the hotel remains as striking as the day it debuted. Here, every line, tile, and texture reflects Ponti’s belief that modernism could be both joyful and serene.
Blue-on-Blue Serenity
Ponti’s genius is found in the details: the rhythmic geometry of the cubic white façade; bespoke furnishings designed for each guest room; hypnotic blue-and-white floor tiles echoing the sea beyond; and the sleek diving platform of the saltwater pool, poised like a sculpture above the waves. The hotel’s palette—shades of blue melting into the horizon—creates a seamless dialogue between architecture and nature.
Design Meets Destination
For design devotees, the lobby holds a permanent exhibition of Ponti’s original sketches, concepts, and furniture prototypes, offering a rare glimpse into the making of a modernist masterpiece. Beyond the aesthetics, Parco dei Principi is a serene retreat: peaceful terraces, panoramic vistas, and a sense of quiet grandeur that makes time slow down.
DNA Hotels Verdict
An architectural pilgrimage and a luxury escape in one, Parco dei Principi is where Giò Ponti’s vision meets the eternal beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
