Sophia Loren's Suite: Anantara's Tribute

The suite was created over many months in collaboration between Anantara and Ms. Loren's son, Edoardo Ponti. It brings to life the star's habits, joys, and passions, honoring her love for the hotel.

By Priyal Dutta 01 Oct 2024 in Hotel

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The hotel announced the creation of the Sophia Loren Suite in honour of the iconic guest.

Anantara Celebrates Sophia Loren's 90th in Style

Italy's movie and music stars came together at the Anantara Palazzo Naidi Rome Hotel rooftop to celebrate Sophia Loren's 90th birthday. The hotel announced the creation of the Sophia Loren Suite in honour of the iconic guest.

On September 20th, at a hotel, about 200 guests, including famous actors, directors, and friends worldwide, gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Italy’s beloved star, Sophia Loren. She wore an outfit designed by Giorgio Armani, and guests enjoyed a special menu with her favourite dishes from her cookbooks, prepared by the hotel’s Executive Chef, Heros De Agostinis. The tables were named after her most famous films, such as “A Special Day,” “Two Women,” “The Sunflower,” “The Gold of Naples,” and “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.” The evening ended with a nine-tier birthday cake decorated with white chocolate roses, Loren’s favourite flowers, made by the hotel’s Pastry Chef, Daniele De Santi.

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Guests included Ferzan Ozpetek, Aurelio De Laurentis, Alessandra Mussolini, Christian De Sica with his wife Silvia Verdone, Trudie Styler, Regina Scully, Al Bano, Gigi D'Alessio, Mara Venier, Giancarlo Giammetti, Zubin Mehta and many others. Singer Laura Pausini serenaded the invitees with a rendition of "Lo Sí" from the soundtrack of “La Vita Davanti a Sé,” the 2020 film by Edoardo Ponti starring Sophia Loren, for which she won the David di Donatello Best Actress award, concluding an evening of elegance and celebration, perfectly embodying her innate timeless grace.

The evening was a chance to reveal the Sophia Loren Presidential Suite at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel. It's the only suite in the world dedicated to the actress. The suite is designed like her Roman home, giving fans and guests a chance to experience the world of this iconic actress. The suite was created in collaboration between Anantara and Ms. Loren’s son, Edoardo Ponti, over many months. It brings to life the star’s habits, joys, and passions, honouring her love for the hotel.

Francesco Mennella, General Manager of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel

"It will not be a museum, but a place of the soul, creating an immersive and exciting journey for the guest, giving them the authentic experience for which Anantara is known worldwide." - Francesco Mennella, General Manager of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel.

The suite will be a space that reflects Ms. Loren’s tastes, loves, and memories. It will be filled with her favourite white roses, books, and pictures of Pozzuoli, her beloved hometown. The suite will invite guests to experience the actress’ world in a place that she adores.

"Mia Madre has always loved this hotel,” added her son, Edoardo Ponti. “She knows every corner but is especially fond of this suite where, on many occasions, she has gazed out over the Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Naiads and beyond towards the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. She first stayed here when visiting Giuseppe Marzio Prontrandolfo, who, in addition to his role as the hotel’s Head of Institutional Relations, is a dear friend of whom my mother is particularly fond. They have known each other for twenty years, and thanks to him, this collaboration with Anantara Palazzo Naiadi began. This suite feels like her Roman home, and we hope the guests who choose to stay here will feel the same."

The room features a beauty station with some of Ms Loren’s must-have cosmetics, a movie corner with a DVD player and her most iconic films, a playlist loaded with her favourite songs, and family photos on the walls. Her biographies and a selection of books she authored will make up a small library, along with her favourite reads, and the air will be scented with her favourite perfume.

Guests can enjoy a coffee in Sophia Loren's signature style, accompanied by two Savoiardi Italian biscuits. They will also have the chance to taste some of her favourite dishes, which will be prepared by the hotel's expert chef upon request using recipes from Ms Loren's books, "Recipes and Memories" and "In Cucina con Amore." Additionally, guests will receive exclusive arrival and departure gifts curated by Edoardo, a renowned film director, and the hotel's team to complete the experience.

"Edoardo is globally recognized for his work," emphasizes Giuseppe Marzio Pontrandolfo. "He has invested significant time in developing this project with us because of his strong connection to this hotel. Edoardo stayed here while working on the short film 'La Voce Umana' and the 2020 film 'La Vita Davanti a Sé,' for which his mother won the David di Donatello award for best actress."

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