Divya BalaMay 27, 2026 – 5.00amJust beyond the medieval walls of Siena, set in a landscape filled with stone pines and cypress trees, stands a villa whose story reads like an Italian operetta. Over five centuries, it has hosted aristocratic summers, grand reinventions, elaborate balls, international literati and, if legend is to be believed, was once recklessly lost by an heir in a card game (only to return to the fold soon after).Today, that storied house has been coaxed into a new incarnation, Villa Ermellina, the debut offering from 753 Hospitality. It’s the first expression of CEO and founder Nevius Glussi’s manifesto – which is modern Italian hospitality shaped by comfort, character and a more democratic vision of luxury.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles