Best hotels in Italy

Nestled within the most exclusive bay along the Ligurian Riviera, this completely renovated 19th-century villa provides the perfect blend of intimacy and luxury. Your arrival sets the tone immediately – cool blue interiors, glittering chandeliers, and an overwhelming sense that you've discovered Italy's best-kept secret. With just twelve exquisite rooms, the atmosphere is delightfully refined yet discreet, allowing each guest to feel like the protagonist in their own Italian riviera story. Perhaps the most enviable feature is the hotel's private beach, where the gentle lapping of the Mediterranean provides a soothing soundtrack to lazy afternoons on pristine loungers. And should Portofino's charms beckon, the complimentary shuttle whisks you there in a mere five minutes – though we'd forgive you for finding it difficult to leave this beachfront haven.

Cross the threshold into an unexpected world, where nature reigns supreme, art pervades every corner, and Sardinian traditions are the very essence. Su Gologone isn't just a hotel, it's an experience. A pleasant surprise awaits you around every corner, a warm smile at every glance.

In the beautiful Barbagia region, a rugged and surprising region of Sardinia, just a few dozen kilometers from the sea, lies a world of juniper trees and embroidery, terracotta and inlay, 20th-century Sardinian artists, and a strong culinary tradition.

High above the Bay of Naples, this grand dame has been turning heads since 1834. The scene is set the moment you step through the wrought iron gates - five acres of citrus gardens, three historic buildings, and a magnificent stone terrace that serves up show-stopping views of Mount Vesuvius brooding across the water. Duck into the music room where Wagner once composed, peek into the winter garden, or take the private elevator down to the port below. The whole place feels rather like stepping into a Fellini film, albeit one where the impeccable service and Michelin-starred cuisine remind you that you're very much in the here and now.

Villa San Sanino, a small luxury farmhouse , is located in one of the oldest and most evocative places in Tuscany, land of the Renaissance, of proportions and balance, in the wine-growing area of ​​Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano and Chianti Classico. Only 4 luxury suites , each unique. At Villa San Sanino, you'll find a romantic retreat with a relaxing atmosphere, tranquil pace, and a personal welcome, where you'll feel right at home.

Here in Umbria, overlooking a romantic view of the Duomo of Orvieto, along the route of the ancient Via Francigena, where pilgrims refreshed themselves before journeying on to Rome, you will find elegant suites restored in the authentic style of the 14th century. At the Locanda Palazzone, surrounded by vineyards, guests can discover the flavours of Umbria in the Enoteca, dine on the terrace on summer evenings, and swim in the pool

If walls could talk, the frescoed ceilings of this 1870 grande dame would have stories that'd make your head spin. Picture this: Christian Dior taking his final breath in one of the suites, Grace Kelly swanning through the lobby, and a young Puccini composing at the piano whilst Marie Curie debated radioactivity over aperitivos. This isn't just any old Tuscan pile - it's where Italian Art Nouveau maestro Galileo Chini went properly wild with his paintbrush in 1901, creating celestial ceilings populated by floating cherubs and ethereal figures that still stop guests mid-stride today.Set bang in the centre of Montecatini Terme (yes, that's thermal springs central), the hotel sprawls across 20,000 square metres of century-old parkland. The 120 rooms maintain their period swagger with antique Liberty furniture and marble bathrooms that wouldn't look out of place in a Visconti film. But don't mistake all this historical pomp for dusty museum vibes - there's a thoroughly modern 800-square-metre spa lurking beneath all that Belle Époque beauty, complete with Rasul baths and enough treatment rooms to keep a small army of stressed executives purring.

La Roqqa is a destination within a destination, a project of land regeneration, a luxury boutique hotel where "new simplicity" is the stylistic signature. The warm, welcoming hospitality and the extraordinary views invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the place, savouring every moment.

Casa di Langa is not just a place, but a philosophy: the belief that the truest luxury is born from a respect for the land and an authentic connection with its traditions. Immersed in the quiet of the Piedmont hills, among the vineyards of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Alta Langa, you will find a sanctuary where every detail is a tribute to the beauty of this region

Rome has no shortage of fancy hotels, but few feel as alive as this one. Occupying three connected palazzi on Via Sistina, literally at the top of the Spanish Steps, the building spent centuries hosting European nobles on their Grand Tours before becoming a hotel in the 1920s. In 2019, Rocco Forte gave it a head-to-toe transformation that's bold, colourful and full of wit, without ever losing touch with its magical 18th-century bones. Celebrity chef Fulvio Pierangelini runs the kitchens, the rooftop draws Romans and visitors alike, and the location is within a few minutes' stroll of pretty much everything. It's polished, buzzy and thoroughly Roman.

A boutique hotel with 8 spacious and luxurious suites: an ideal residence for wine lovers who can find here a wide and refined selection of over 1,500 references and a team capable of creating a tailor-made experience. Each Suite offers a personal wine cellar with a selection of wines to taste directly in the room with the Coravin system.

All the suites are very bright and characterised by a décor that recalls the Italian style of the Sixties. Each room features a fresco painted by Andrea Ferolla depicting iconic Roman landscapes and views. The particularly spacious bathrooms feature elegant black tiles and retro-style sinks.

Right at the heart of dreamy, pastel-coloured Positano is Le Sirenuse, a Pompeii-red palazzo that the Sersale family opened to guests back in 1951. What started as a summer abode has become one of Italy's finest and most recognised hotels, though it still feels wonderfully like someone's home, albeit one filled with Neapolitan antiques, contemporary art and the family's own fragrance line. With a Michelin-starred restaurant lit by four hundred candles and complimentary boat trips along the coast, this really is la dolce vita done properly.

Venice's Dorsoduro district is the city's arty, quieter side that the Venetians prefer to keep for themselves. And right at its southern tip, where the Grand Canal opens into St Mark's Basin, sits this top-tier palazzo with one of the most enviable waterfront positions in the city. Built in 1892 for the Genovese family on the site of a medieval monastery, its Gothic facade now conceals boldly contemporary and fabulous interiors. With the Peggy Guggenheim Collection next door and the Basilica della Salute as a neighbour, the location alone is worth the visit... But the food and the staff seal the deal.

Tucked behind Piazza della Signoria, practically leaning on the Uffizi, the Hotel Bernini Palace is a 15th-century palazzo with hospitality in its bones. Back when Florence briefly served as Italy's capital in the 1860s, parliamentarians and senators would pile in for backroom dealings over dinner – and you can still feel that buzz of importance today. Now a polished five-star with 74 rooms adorned in antiques and Murano glass, it's elegant, un-showy and thoroughly Italian. The concierge team (Les Clefs d'Or, no less) know every cobblestone in the centro storico, and the location genuinely couldn't be better for getting to know Florence on foot.

Perched on the water's edge in charming Menaggio, this remarkable retreat offers the perfect blend of old-world glamour and modern sophistication. The property comprises two distinct parts – a historic Palazzo and an elegant Villa – and is utterly enchanting at every turn. Inside, warm tones and extraordinary elegance create a dreamy setting where time seems to stand still. Many of the stylishly appointed rooms offer mesmerizing views across the water to picturesque Bellagio and Varenna, while others overlook the hotel's serene private garden. A short stroll takes you to the hotel's exclusive beach club, complete with two infinity pools that seem to melt into the azure waters beyond. Whether you're seeking romantic seclusion, family fun, or a base for exploring this storied region, this lakeside haven delivers on all fronts.

Perched among rolling hills and ancient vineyards, this 1000-year-old castle has perfected the art of combining historic grandeur with laid-back Italian charm. Think exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, and the kind of views that make you want to quit your job and become an olive farmer. The castle's courtyard feels like it's been plucked straight from a Renaissance painting, while the Michelin-starred restaurant proves that modern-day pleasures haven't been forgotten. Whether you're hunting for truffle-laden pasta or simply fancy a splash in the panoramic pool, this pocket of Tuscany knows how to deliver the goods.

In the most scenic spot on the coast of western Sicily, rich with history and legends, among the green olive groves and vineyards, sweet mulberry trees, and sun-ripened prickly pears, lies an enchanted place, suspended in time. Ancient stories and a feeling of elegant comfort meet within the walls of Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo - LUXURY WINE RESORT, original home to one of Italy's noblest families.

From this panoramic hilltop, the soul is stirred by sunsets beyond words and scents of ancient memory. Here, relaxation reaches new heights in the infinity pool: featuring heated water, saline steam, and hydromassage, it offers a sanctuary of absolute peace amidst the vineyards, perfectly complemented by the exclusive signature cocktails.

In the wild south-east corner of Sicily, this old farmhouse sits within the Vendicari nature reserve, on a working estate of olive groves and a fragrant lemon orchard. It's a small, unhurried sort of place - light-filled, retro-furnished rooms, a pool ringed by Mediterranean scrub, and a silence you only get this far from a town. A private chef will cook for you if you'd like (breakfast leans on the estate's own fruit and eggs) and a cooking class is yours for the asking. Walk out into the reserve for empty beaches and flamingos, or drive twenty minutes for the golden Baroque of Noto.

Nestled between the Duomo and the ancient columns of the Temple of Athena, Palazzo Artemide is much more than a hotel: it is a journey into the most authentic Sicily. A 19th-century palace with monumental charm, it preserves the baroque soul of Syracuse, with tuff stone vaults, hidden courtyards, and unparalleled views. Here, every detail tells the story of the island’s millennia-old culture, transforming your stay into an unforgettable experience.

The dusky-pink Baroque villa at the estate's heart houses Locanda Nerello restaurant, stuffed full of antiques, art and neon signs and offering a fabulous 0-kilometre menu of dishes like albacore tartare with Salina capers, risotto with fennel and orange zest, and homemade cannoli. Below it, the Convivium Bar occupies the old stone cellar – well-stocked and ideal for an aperitivo – and outside, there's a solar-heated infinity pool framing panoramic views of both Etna and the sea. There's also a small spa, and a larger menu of in-room wellness treatments.

A few kilometers from the archaeological area of ​​Selinunte, the exclusive Momentum Wellness Bio Resort welcomes you for a wellness holiday in Sicily in the most authentic and fascinating part of the island. In the evocative atmosphere of a completely renovated traditional Sicilian baglio, you will discover a luxury resort where modern design and local natural materials combine to create welcoming spaces with attention to the smallest details.

Dreamed and designed around the physical and spiritual well-being of its guests, Momentum Resort offers a spa, fitness area, organic restaurant with zero-mile products, swimming pool and solarium terraces overlooking the magnificent olive grove.

Palazzo Brunaccini is a 17-room boutique hotel with a restaurant, an internal courtyard, and a meeting room. This property, located in the heart of Palermo's historic center, once belonged to Princess Lucrezia Brunaccini. Thanks to careful restoration, it is now a modern structure where the charm of history and elegant design find perfect, expert harmony. Comfort, modernity, and small luxuries: the chic and romantic details, the Deluxe rooms with whirlpool tubs, and our creative traditional cuisine make Palazzo Brunaccini the perfect hotel for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.

The warm welcome and professionalism of the staff, along with its strategic location behind the Ballarò market and just steps from Palermo's main UNESCO sites, make this hotel the ideal choice for those wishing to explore the city on foot, discovering its most vibrant and cosmopolitan side.

Deep in the Sicilian countryside near Agrigento, this restored 19th-century mansion began life as a baron's gift to his son - a reluctant socialite who went on to become a much-loved bishop. Today it's a gentle eco-retreat wrapped around a sun-warmed courtyard, the pace slowed to match the fields around it. The old farmhouse kitchen is now the heart of the place: you can cook alongside the team using vegetables pulled from the garden that morning. Days drift between treatments in the converted stables, long Sicilian lunches and walks out to the bubbling mud volcanoes next door.

Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna.

The hotel has always been owned and managed by the Bambara-Pècaut family and welcomed its first guests back in 1902. Villa Belvedere has all the discrete elegance and friendly welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Sicilian private villa, standing in its own, well cared-for gardens, with spectacular views of Mount Etna and over the Bay of Naxos.

Palazzo Brunaccini is a 17-room boutique hotel with a restaurant, an interior courtyard and a meeting room. The maison is located in the heart of the historic center of Palermo. It was belonged to Princess Lucrezia Brunaccini and thanks to a careful work of recovery, today is a modern structure where the charm of history and the elegance of design find a perfect and wise harmony. The hospitality and professionalism of the staff, the strategic location behind the market of Ballarò and a short walk distance from the main UNESCO sites of Palermo, make this hotel the ideal choice for those who want to visit the city on foot, discovering the most vital and cosmopolitan part. Comfort, modernity and small luxuries: the chic and romantic details, the Deluxe rooms with Jacuzzi and the creative traditional cuisine make Palazzo Brunaccini the perfect hotel also for a romantic getaway or for honeymooners.

Masseria San Domenico retains all the architectural features of an ancient fortified farmhouse, with large spaces featuring star-shaped vaults. The main core of Masseria San Domenico dates back to the 15th century and consists of a watchtower belonging to the Knights of Malta. Guests have access to a spectacular saltwater swimming pool surrounded by natural rocks, a modern thalassotherapy center, two tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course.

Welcome to the Lido Palace on Lake Garda, a historic structure in the Belle Époque style, which the famous architect Alberto Cecchetto has reinterpreted in a contemporary theme, both in terms of design and architecture. Located near imposing sheer rock cliffs that fall into the blue of Italy's largest freshwater lake and surrounded by a landscape that welcomes both Alpine influences and Mediterranean scents, this 5-star luxury hotel is in a location that redefines the concepts of beauty, well-being and la dolce vita.

With a prime location at the heart of Italy's most fashionable city, steps from the Duomo, the Teatro alla Scala and the Fashion District, Rosa Grand offers elegant interiors, composed of clean lines and minimal furnishings in a neutral colour scheme with pops of color. Besides the rooms and suites in the main building, guests may opt to stay in the Duomo Luxury Apartments by Rosa Grand, twenty-four spectacular luxury residences with balconies and terraces overlooking the postcard-perfect Milanese landmark.

Perched on the breathtaking Alpe di Siusi – one of Europe's most dramatic high-altitude plateaus – this architectural gem delivers mountain luxury with impeccable credentials. The elegant structure seems almost to emerge organically from its UNESCO-protected surroundings, with floor-to-ceiling windows that brilliantly frame the jaw-dropping Dolomite peaks at every turn. Recently awarded a prestigious One MICHELIN Key, the property blends South Tyrolean warmth with the exacting service and wellness philosophy that defines the brand. Here, tradition meets contemporary flair in a setting that will have you constantly reaching for your camera – or simply standing in slack-jawed wonder as the light transforms the iconic limestone cliffs throughout the day.

Artemisia Domus Giardino is a superb period residence in the heart of Naples. The centre of this enchanting city is home to a haven of pure tranquillity where you can relax and enjoy wellness facilities and first-class services.

Step inside where the hotel's unparalleled luxury rooms and outstanding suites with whirlpool baths await you. You’ll find all this inside an historical residence set in a lush garden where spa facilities rejuvenate and revive, restoring balance to body and mind. You’ll certainly make the most of your stay in Naples thanks to the exclusive location just a stone’s throw from the Lungomare (seafront).