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Independent Minds: the Avallone family, Grand Hotel Parker’s

This history-steeped retreat is a family love letter to Neapolitan luxury

Evoking all the old-world enchantment of the European Grand Tour, Grand Hotel Parker’s is indeed grand by name and nature. Fourth generation hotelier, Giovanni Torre Avallone, was quite literally born into managing the hotel – and with the help of his family, recently reduced the number of rooms to enhance the hotel’s palatial proportions, and most importantly, aggrandise an already very grand Neapolitan experience.

Travelling is dreaming, and Parker’s makes dreams come true, encircling them in the irresistible charm of Naples.

Do you have a vision for the future of the hotel?

Since the Grand Tour, Naples has been one of the main stopping places on the international tourist trail. Grand Hotel Parker’s is the historical legacy of old-world grandeur and flawless service today, just as it was in 1870. Now, we are almost finished with our big refurbishment – all our rooms are completely new, and we moved from 87 to 67 rooms, deciding to make our suites even bigger. The Parker’s Suite will be 275 square metres, the Family Suites 150 square metres, and two apartments have been scaled up to 180 square metres. With these more spacious living quarters, I trust that we will continue to preserve and protect our traditions for generations to come.

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