Must-see hotels in Italy

  • Albergo Cappello

    Ravenna

    Colour-themed rooms come in three categories at this finely coiffed seven-room boutique hotel smack in the town centre. Murano glass chandeliers, original…

  • La Torretta Lodge

    Manarola

    Sitting high up above the village, a collection of both private and public terraces command spectacular views while decor differs in each of the rooms,…

  • Suite d'Autore

    Central Sicily

    With lime-green polystyrene furniture, 19th-century frescoes and a giant circular bed floating in a floor of liquid tiles, this unique slumber number is…

  • Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

    Sorrento

    A hotel for over 170 years, the grand old dame of Sorrento oozes belle-époque elegance. Huge potted palms adorn gilded public rooms awash with antique…

  • Da Vittorio

    Bergamo

    Da Vittorio is not only a noteworthy gourmet hideout 9km east of town, but also offers 10 quality suites in its low-slung country estate. Each of the…

  • Hotel Piazza Bellini

    Naples

    Only steps from the bars and nightlife of Piazza Bellini, this sharp, hip hotel occupies a 16th-century palazzo, its pure-white spaces spiked with…

  • Hotel La Vigna

    Procida

    Enjoying a discreet cliffside location, this crenelated 18th-century villa is a gorgeous retreat, complete with rambling garden, vines and swimming pool…

  • Hotel Campo de’ Fiori

    Centro Storico

    This rakish four-star has got the lot – enticing boudoir decor, an enviable location off Campo de' Fiori, super-helpful staff and a fabulous panoramic…

  • G Hotel

    Pescara

    The G is the Alfa Romeo of Pescara’s hotels: smart, well-designed and quietly luxurious, but at the same time, not ridiculously expensive. Located a mere…

  • Room Mate Andrea

    Trapani

    Graceful Palazzo Platamone, with neoclassical caramel-coloured facade dating to the 1900s, is the grandiose setting for the Sicilian debut of Spanish…

  • Dellearti Design Hotel

    Cremona

    It's what Italians do best. Cremona's hippest hotel is a high-tech blend of glass, concrete and steel. Stylish bedrooms feature clean lines, bold colours…

  • Castello di Ama

    Chianti

    These five luxurious suites filled with art, antiques and sleek contemporary furnishings are set in an 18th-century villa on the Castello di Ama wine…

  • La Casa di Adelina

    Val d'Orcia

    Laden with art and atmosphere, this place has friendly hosts, a communal lounge with a wood stove (a joy in winter) and three comfortable rustic-chic…

  • Palazzo Abadessa

    Venice

    Evenings seem enchanted in this opulent 1540 palazzo, where staff fluff pillows, ply guests with prosecco, arrange water taxis to the opera and plot…

  • Casa Gelsomino

    Modica

    It's easy to pretend you're a holidaying celebrity in this beautifully restored apartment, its balconies and private terrace serving up commanding views…

  • Hotel Palagi

    Northwestern Tuscany

    The tender love and care lavished on this outstanding three-star hotel by owner Eliza and her friendly staff seeps out of every last perfectly plumped…

  • Inn at the Roman Forum

    Ancient Rome

    Hidden on a quiet backstreet near the Imperial Forums, this chic boutique hotel offers five-star service and a refined contemporary look. Rooms are…

  • Meliaresort

    Western Sicily

    Smack in the middle of La Casbah, this unique boutique hotel features nine beautifully restored rooms, suites and kitchen-equipped apartments with terrace…

  • La Fattoria di Morgana

    Abruzzo

    It's hard to imagine a lovelier place in which to base yourself than this agriturismo (farm stay) below the stunning village of Opi. Surrounded by forest…

  • La Gancia Residence

    Trapani

    Spoon yourself a jelly sweet out of the huge sweetie jar at reception, admire the soaring centuries-old ceiling and chic Moorish-styled lounge, and…

  • Community Rooms & Wine

    Mediterranean Coast

    Located within the bohemian laneways of the Farm Cultural Park, Community Rooms & Wine's combination of stylish and spacious accommodation with a good…

  • Le Rêve Charmant

    Aosta

    Tucked away in a quiet historic alley, this six-room hotel is full of traditional Aostan furniture and decoration but keeps it simple and rather stylish…

  • Palm Gallery Hotel

    Rome

    Housed in a 1905 Liberty-style villa, this gorgeous hotel sports an eclectic look that effortlessly blends African and Middle Eastern art with original…

  • Hotel Lucrezia

    Western Sardinia

    Housed in a 17th-century cortile (courtyard house), this elegant hideaway has rooms surrounding an inner garden complete with a wisteria-draped pergola…

  • Borgo del Cabreo

    Chianti

    Manager Michele works hard to ensure that guests enjoy their stay at this boutique agriturismo owned by the Tenuta di Nozzole winery, offering an…

  • Il Profumo del Sale

    Marsala

    Perfectly positioned in Marsala's historic city centre, this lovely B&B offers three attractive rooms – including a palatial front unit with cathedral…

  • Ca’ La Somara

    Costa Smeralda

    Follow the donkey signs to Laura Lagattolla's welcoming rural retreat, 1km north of San Pantaleo. A relaxed, ramshackle farm, it offers simple guest rooms…

  • Casa D'Anna

    Naples

    Everyone from artists to Parisian fashionistas adores this elegant guesthouse, lavished with antiques, books and original artworks. Its four guestrooms…

  • Borgo Alba Barona

    Northeastern Sardinia

    High above the Golfo Aranci, Francesca and Angelo's welcoming Gallurese stazzo (farmhouse) stands in blissful isolation on a hilltop with 360-degree views…

  • Casa Turchetti

    Taormina

    Every detail is perfect at this painstakingly restored former music school turned luxurious B&B, on a back alley near Piazza IX Aprile. Vintage furniture…

  • Rifugio Ospitale

    Cortina d’Ampezzo

    A 10km, forest-shaded drive from Cortina, this stylish place is astounding value, with spectacular mountain views from its large rooms. The well-regarded…

  • Nòtia Rooms

    Noto

    In Noto's historic workers' quarter, this sophisticated B&B is owned by the gracious Giorgio and Carla, who gave up the stress of northern Italian life to…

  • Donna Camilla Savelli Hotel

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    It's seldom you can stay in a 16th-century convent designed by baroque genius Borromini. This four-star hotel is exquisitely appointed – muted colours…

  • Casa del Sole

    Stromboli

    This cheerful Aeolian-style guesthouse is only 100m from a sweet black-sand beach in Piscità, the tranquil neighbourhood at the west end of town. Dorms,…

  • Locanda dell' Artista

    San Gimignano

    American Baker Bloodworth left a career in Hollywood to open this boutique retreat with his Italian partner Cristian Rovetta, the culinary force behind…

  • Hotel Savoia Excelsior Palace

    Trieste

    The Habsburg-era, seafront Grand Hotel is Trieste's other luxury hotel, offering sumptuous contemporary glamour in place of the Duchi's tradition and…

  • Agriturismo Su Boschettu

    Southwestern Sardinia

    Guests are met with a warm Sardinian welcome at this charming farmstay, nestled amid olive groves and fruit trees near Pauli Arbarei. Its sunny, simply…

  • DieciSedici

    Amalfi

    DieciSedici (1016) dresses up an old medieval palace in the kind of style that only the Italians can muster. The half-dozen rooms dazzle with chandeliers,…

  • Masseria Trapana

    Lecce

    Surrounded by citrus groves, Masseria Trapana's modern reinvention of a 16th-century farmhouse is 12km north of Lecce. Ten suites combine with shared…

  • Albergo Il Castello

    Tyrrhenian Coast

    Tucked into a back street above Petralia Sottana's Duomo, this family-run inn has immaculate rooms and three-star amenities. Its restaurant specialises in…

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