hot list europe Borgo dei Conti Umbria, Italy Originally built as a 19th-century mansion on the site of an ancient fortress (the painter Lemmo RossiScotti was among its denizens), the Borgo dei Conti Resort was eventually reimagined as an Umbrian countryside retreat. Now part of the Hospitality Experience- the Italian family-owned company behind Londra Palace Venezia and the Place Firenze-the 40room property will emerge from a significant revamp this summer that highlights heritage features like the restored arched entrance and monumental oven dating from 1900. Architecture and Design Firm Spagnulo & Partners, Milan Owner and Operator The Hospitality Experience Viceroy at Ombria Algarve Portugal Set to open this summer, WATG and Promontorio have reimagined the sustainableminded Viceroy at Ombria Algarve resort in southern Portugal as a traditional countryside village starring an 18-hole golf course, spa with indoor vitality pool, and eight restaurants and bars. The 76 guestrooms and 65 residences will boast private balconies and soaking tubs that amplify the verdant landscape, while blue and white hues and earthy hand-plastered walls pay tribute to Portuguese tiles and craftsmanship. Architecture and Design Firms WATG, in partnership with Promontorio, Lisbon Owner Pontos Group hospitalitydesign.com January 2024 061http://www.hospitalitydesign.com