The Villa By Barton G., known throughout the world as the former residence of fashion designer Gianni Versace, debuts in March as an oasis of luxury in the heart of South Beach with 10 richly appointed suites and the Dining Room, an old-world fine dining restaurant located in the mansion on Ocean Drive. Transformed by renowned events impresario and restaurateur Barton G. Weiss, the Villa By Barton G. remains true to Versace’s vision with private British trained butlers for hotel guests, luxurious fabrics throughout, and high-end amenities. "Transforming the Versace Mansion has been an extraordinary endeavor as well as an exceptional opportunity to build my personal brand in hospitality for the first time," says Weiss. "My first foray as a hotelier was a personal investment that has paid off handsomely by breathing new life into this historic address."
Accommodations range from the stunning Medallion Suite (434 square feet) overlooking one of the most beautiful mosaics in the mansion to the amorous Venus Suite (1,428 square feet) with two private balconies perched above Ocean Drive and the mansion’s Thousand Mosaic Pool. The Villa Suite (1,174 square feet), once Versace’s bedroom, boasts a nine-foot double king-size bed, two balconies, seven closets, and a custom oversized shower. Guests are welcomed by their dedicated British-trained and certified butlers who personally attend to them throughout their stay. In-room, poolside, and rooftop spa services are available, as is open access to the mansion’s two private lounges, lush Mosaic Gardens, and the Thousand Mosaic swimming pool.
Distinct from the New York supper club ambiance of Prelude by Barton G. at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Barton G. the Restaurant in South Beach, with its over-the-top presentations and groundbreaking creative cuisine, the Dining Room offers refined European cuisine.
