Merrion Charles Collections
Luxury Italian Apartments
Private apartments in Italy's great cities, chosen in person and arranged by me from first enquiry to the day you leave.
An insider's Italy
A home in the city, not a hotel room
For a few nights in Venice or a week in Florence, an apartment of your own changes the way you see a city: morning coffee in the piazza below, a palazzo to come home to, and the freedom to live as the Italians do.
I have spent more than 30 years in the luxury travel industry, and I visit every property I recommend. The apartments here are ones I know well, owned by people I trust. Whether it is a short city break or a few days within a wider Italian journey, tell me what you have in mind and I will find the right place and look after the details.
This is my own collection, chosen personally and kept deliberately small. If you do not see quite what you are looking for, please do get in touch: I am always happy to help you explore other options, here or on merrioncharles.com.
Merrion
Nine apartments
The collection
A first look at every apartment. Select a photograph to see the full listing; each is offered by enquiry only.
Why book through Merrion
Nothing is too much trouble
Personally inspected
I have visited every apartment and met its owners, so I can tell you honestly what each one is like and who it suits.
Hand-picked and tried
A small collection of homes I would happily stay in myself, rather than a long list of everything available.
One personal contact
You deal with me from first enquiry to departure. Discreet, professional and available around the clock while you travel.
Beyond the apartment
Cooks, guides, transfers, wine tours, restaurant tables: I can arrange the extras that make a stay, or a whole itinerary around it.
About Merrion
I know Italy intimately
I am Merrion Charles, a private travel consultant based in Tuscany, near Fivizzano.
Over more than 30 years in luxury travel I have built close relationships with owners, artisans, chefs and wineries across Italy, and I recommend only places I have visited and approved myself.
Beyond the city
Looking for a villa or a whole journey?
This collection is the city side of what I do. On my main website you will find private villas, hotels and tailor-made journeys across Italy, and I am always happy to plan an itinerary that includes one of these apartments.
As mentioned in
- Country Life
- The Times
- Always Italy
Enquire
Tell me about your stay
Share your dates, who is travelling and what you have in mind. I read every enquiry myself and reply personally with availability, a quotation and suggestions.