Florida & Southern States Hotels
Casa Casuarina
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- LAT
Gianni Versace's beautiful three-story house, once a playground for some of the world's best-known celebrities, is again opening its doors to the rich and fabulous. Or to anyone who can afford lunch or dinner.
The Spanish-style mansion, built in 1930, was renovated and expanded in 1992 after Versace bought it. He added artwork, a large garden and pool and gold-plated fixtures, and he tied it all together with his signature logo, which is emblazoned everywhere.
Now the Casa is accepting overnight reservations for its 10 guest suites ($1,200 to $10,000 a night). Or you can make a dinner reservation (expect to pay $150 or more per person) or a lunch reservation (about $20 to $50 per person). The restaurants are open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays, and you must call ahead.
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