Syracuse
Two elegant apartments await in this palazzo, owned by a Milanese art collector. The larger apartment is utterly decadent, with luxurious sofas, king-size…
Must-see hotels in Mediterranean Europe
Trastevere & Gianicolo
With only three rooms in a divinely pretty villa set around a courtyard in Gianicolo, this upmarket B&B is a haven. The rooms – themed Rome (inspired by…
Mallorca
With the Tramuntana as its backdrop, this country estate planted with fig, almond and carob trees soothes the soul. The standard doubles are comfortable…
Lake Garda
Located 1.6km outside Riva, the Angelica is classified as one of Lake Garda’s historic villas with antecedents in the 14th century. Inside, the handsome…
Bologna
Occupying two meticulously renovated historic residences (one superbly located mere steps from Piazza Maggiore; the other at Via Santo Stefano 16), Casa…
Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos
Santiago de Compostela
Opened in 1509 as a pilgrims' hostel, with a claim to be the world's oldest hotel, this palatial parador is one of Santiago's major monuments. Even…
Southwestern Sardinia
Location, location, location. This hotel is all about its prime spot on Spiaggia di Piscinas, one of the best beaches in Sardinia. It's a classic hotel,…
Lake Como
Como's most celebrated new high-end property is this lakeside blockbuster, located near the sleepy village of Torno. Elegant lines and a bold modern…
L'Eixample
An exquisite 1879 building awash with wooden floors, carved ceilings and a rooftop pool, this splendid address occupies the former headquarters of the…
Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées
Stresa
With its grandiose Liberty-style facade dominating the southwest shore of Lake Maggiore, the Borromeo is more of a palace than a hotel. One look inside…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
A gorgeous contemporary design is a departure from the usual stately traditional upmarket hotels of this region. The look throughout is dark glamour, with…
Bellagio
Located above the fishing hamlet of Loppia a short walk from the village, this family-run hotel is one of Bellagio's most relaxing spots. Here you can…
Pistoia
This utterly irresistible guesthouse, run by the same creative team behind Palazzo Puccini, oozes Italian chic. Terracotta herringbone-tiled floors,…
Positano
If you were to choose the best place to take a quintessential Positano photo, it might be from the balcony of this hotel. But the view isn't all you get…
Basilicata
Located in the hill town of Bernalda near the birthplace of director Francis Ford Coppola's grandfather, this 19th-century palazzo has been thoughtfully…
Modica
Run by two Milanese architects, this urbane oasis of 10 rooms and five houses occupies a series of converted stone cottages, graced with lush gardens and…
Bergamo
An air of elegance pervades this 14th-century townhouse in the Città Alta which cleverly fuses vecchia (old) with new with its honey-coloured beams,…
Termoli
An albergo diffuso with rooms scattered throughout the centro storico (historic centre), this is a great base from which to explore Termoli, the Isole…
Oltrarno
The smartly painted taupe door with shiny black doorknob reflects the contemporary twist on the historic at this stylish residence, at home in a…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Noble 19th-century palazzo turned 'luxury art hotel' is the essence of this boutique, five-star choice. Room decor features walls of art and shelves of…
Mallorca
Sineu's slickest hotel has ten rooms, each with its own style – furnishings range between wood-heavy decor to light wrought-iron frames, while beamed…
Salerno & the Cilento
Hidden in the historic labyrinth that is Teggiano, this former palace is distinguished by its sumptuous burnt-sienna exterior. An atmospheric and…
Milan
Armani's flagship hotel rises above Via Manzoni like a New Age temple, attracting acolytes who slip into its branded lifestyle as easily as they do its…
Calabria
This B&B in the mountains has five clean, comfortable and characterful rooms, all with separate entrances. Owner Raffaele is a great source of information…
Noto
Enviably located in a mid-18th-century palazzo on Noto's showcase thoroughfare, this thoughtfully designed, seven-room property contrasts historic…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
A great location near the Colosseum, striking views and super-helpful English-speaking staff – the family-run Lancelot scores across the board. The lobby…
Troödos Mountains
If you thought agrotourism equated to slumming it, think again. This is an example of an exceptional renovation of several 19th-century stone cottages…
Paestum
So authentically ‘olde’ is this rustic inn within sight of the Paestum ruins, you can almost imagine that Da Vinci was a recent guest. Attic-like rooms…
Trentino & South Tyrol
Incorporating historical furniture from the original farmhouse along with beautiful contemporary design and the wool and wood of the region, these…
Lake Iseo
The very friendly Paolo and his family run this comfortable spotless hotel in Siviano, on the northwest side of the lake. Rooms have sweeping views, and…
Rethymno Province
In a prime waterfront location, the Captain's modern and spacious split-level apartments are an excellent choice – all are different, but each is spacious…
Estepona
The 'boutique' label barely does this place justice. With its diminutive courtyard, trickling fountain, stately paintings and stylish antique furniture,…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
With its stained-glass doors and rattling cage-lift, this 1925 hotel is an art nouveau classic – the kind of place Agatha Christie's famous detective…
Symi
With its cloud blue and aqua exterior, small and appealing Albatros has a sunny breakfast room and four whitewashed bedrooms with tiled floors,…
Fethiye
This fine hotel offers a contemporary seaside take on Ottoman-village chic. The service and attention to detail are impressive, with wooden beams, floors…
El Raval
The massive foyer resembles a contemporary art museum, but the rooms, boldly decorated in red, black and white, are the real surprise. Most have a…
Pistoia
This stylish guesthouse in a 13th-century town house is the fabulous joint creation of a local coffee roaster and a baker. Nine comfortable rooms and four…
NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina
Turin
Overlooking one of Turin's most beautiful squares, this sprawling property occupies a 17th-century building, once the Albergo di Virtù, a Savoy charitable…
Western Sicily
Only 200m by footpath from Grotta Perciata beach, this family-friendly agriturismo is beautifully landscaped, with lush lawns, herb gardens and desert…
Málaga
Perched next to Málaga's Moorish castle on the pine-forested Gibralfaro, the city's stone-built parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) hums with a sultan…
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