Best Luxury Hotels in Italy

From the regal residences of Rome to the picturesque places of Positano our collection of the best luxury hotels in Italy will give you an unequivocal desire to travel to and explore one of Southern Europe’s most stylish, historic and inspirational countries. Italy here we come!

Tuscany, Florence

W Florence

Hotel
(5 stars)

Located on Piazza dell’Unità Italiana, steps from the Duomo, W Florence transforms the former Grand Hotel Majestic into a vibrant, design-led retreat. The hotel offers 119 rooms and suites, including a Penthouse with a 140-square-metre terrace and panoramic city views. Interiors by AvroKO blend 1960s Italian glamour with bold modern details, complemented by artwork from Adam Ellis Studio. Guests can enjoy dining at Tratto, rooftop cocktails at Zefiro (opens late summer 2025), Japanese-Korean cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Akira Back, and social evenings at W Lounge. Additional highlights include a central courtyard, 24-hour FIT gym, rooftop garden, and flexible event spaces.

Veneto, Cortina dʼAmpezzo

Cristallo, Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Cortina d’Ampezzo

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 74 Elegantly Decorated Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining Options, a Renowned Spa with Anti-ageing Treatments, a Domed Indoor Pool, a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, Kids Club, Complimentary Shuttle Service, a Nearby Golf Course & Tennis Facilities
More Set Against the Breathtaking Backdrop of the Dolomites in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy

Within two decades of opening, the Cristallo played its part in World War I as a military hospital. It’s had a more glamorous recent history, hosting royalty and the Hollywood elite. The 74 bedrooms have a classic, grand Italian style, but the decor is entirely fresh due to a 2017 refurbishment. A ski resort with an in-house spa, it’s part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection. There are three restaurants; La Veranda for breakfast and lunch, the fully wood panelled La Stube 1872 which serves mountain favourites and the fine dining room, Il Gazebo, with its stunning 360-degree views across the Dolomites.

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Cristallo, Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Cortina d’Ampezzo

Tuscany, San Giuliano Terme

Bagni Di Pisa Natural Spa Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 61 Rooms, including 11 Junior Suites & 9 Suites with original Frescoed Ceilings & Views of the Tuscan Landscape
Amenities Dining Choices Feature the Dei Lorena Restaurant for Tuscan Specialities, Shelley Bar for Drinks & Light Meals, Multiple Thermal Pools, Spa Treatments, Unique Thalaquam Sea Salt Flotation Pool, Fitness Centre, & Outdoor Thermal Swimming Pool
More Situated near Pisa & Lucca

Featuring natural hot springs, Bagni Di Pisa is the resort for a sumptuous spa break in this part of Italy. Not only this but guests are afforded views of the city’s main attraction and world wonder (the healthy eating restaurant has some of the best views in the building). The former home of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the hotel has original frescoed ceilings and its 52 rooms are classically decorated, using traditional royal colours. Offering medi-spa and relaxing treatments, it also hosts holistic fitness classes and has a second alfresco restaurant named after Lord Byron.

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Bagni Di Pisa Natural Spa Resort

Liguria, Portovenere

Grand Hotel Portovenere

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 44 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Palmaria Restaurant Serving Italian Cuisine with Fresh Seafood, Venus Bar, Access to Nearby Wellness Centre with Gym, Turkish Bath, & Sauna
More Located in Portovenere in an Historic 17th-century Convent overlooking Marina & Historic Centre

Those seeking more of an escape can stay a little further from the city, in this historic boutique property between Cinque Terre and the Ligurian Gulf of Poets. Back in the 17th century, the Grand Hotel Portovenere served as the Convent of San Francesco. Many of its original features have been preserved, with a creative, informal and elegant refurbishment bringing it into modern times. Looking out onto the marina and Porto Venere, the Grand Hotel’s Palmaria Restaurant has a stunning verandah for a sun-soaked lunch or candlelit dinner with top-notch service.

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Grand Hotel Portovenere

Piedmont, Turin, Turin Historic Centre

Principi di Piemonte

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 99 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Ristorante Casa Savoia Serves Modern Italian & International Cuisine, Salotto Dei Principi Bar Offers Cocktails & Light Meals, Alkemy Spa Features Turkish Bath, Sauna, Jacuzzi, & Fitness Room
More Centrally Located in Turin

Located in Turin’s downtown, close to museums and points of interest, this five-star hotel dates back to 1937, an era mirrored in the property’s decor. The public rooms are ostentatious – a Salon Delle Feste and ballroom displaying huge chandeliers made with Murano glass and original mosaics. A blissful basement spa is, by contrast, modern in style and there’s a bar and Italian restaurant above ground. Some of the Principi di Piemonte’s bedrooms provide mountain views and interconnecting spaces for the whole family, while all are soundproofed with blackout drapes to cocoon guests from the city outside.

Toscana, Forte dei Marmi

Principe Forte Dei Marmi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 28 Modern Accommodations, including 13 Suites
Amenities Feature Michelin-Starred Lux Lucis Restaurant, Comprehensive Spa & Wellness Facilities, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre
More Located in forte Dei Marmi on the Tuscan Coast

Located one street further back from the waterfront than the Grand Hotel, Principe Forte Dei Marmi provides guests with free bicycle hire to explore the party district of Forte Dei Marmi. The hotel itself is a sanctuary, however, perfect for dipping in and out of the fashionable local bars with live DJ sets. It’s a large, gated property incorporating a serene spa with a hammam, cold lavender mist shower, Russian banya, cold mint storm and an indoor pool (in addition to the outdoor pool with comfy loungers). Italian designers have worked their chic magic with the 28 rooms and there are several sophisticated dining options, plus a sought-after rooftop bar – one of the most exclusive spots in the area.

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Principe Forte Dei Marmi

Tuscany, Viareggio

Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 80 Elegantly Designed Rooms & Suites
Amenities Two Michelin-starred Il Piccolo Principe Restaurant, Rooftop Terrace with Heated Swimming Pool, Comprehensive Spa & Wellness Centre, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
More Location on Viareggio's Promenade

Boasting two Michelin stars, The Piccolo Principe is this establishment’s destination restaurant and sits opposite the seafront. There’s a further dining room, Maitò Viareggio, on the top floor. Both exude five-star elegance and tables are in demand. Located on Pisa’s edge, on the coastal road, guests can combine a historic city trip and a lido break in one (those staying can use the exclusive Teresita Beach club with hotel service). Rooms and suites are neutral and simple, yet plush and deeply refined. The spa includes a Thermarium, Kneipp water-treading pool and Blue Sun tanning shower. The Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte also accepts feline/canine guests.

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Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte

Emilia-Romagna, Bologna

Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 106 Rooms & Suites, including the Prestigious Royal Suite Giuseppe Verdi
Amenities Highlights include I Carracci Restaurant with Frescoed Ceilings, Fitness Centre, Health & Wellness Area with Steam Room & Sauna
More Centrally Located near Piazza Maggiore & the Due Torri, within a Historic 18th-century Palazzo Built atop an Ancient Roman Road

Stay in Bologna’s oldest hotel, just yards from the historic centre. Housed in a Palazzo created by architect Alfonso Torregiani in the 18th century, its build was ordered by a Cardinal who went on to become Pope. Inside are 109 bedrooms, reflecting the property’s past, in antique furnishings and an opulent Regency style of decor. The restaurant serves traditional Northern Italian cuisine with wines from the Grand Hotel Majestic’s own huge cellar and features original frescoes. Guests also have access to a terrace bar, a cocktail lounge with piano music and a spa.

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Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Tuscany, Castiglione del Bosco

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 53 Suites & Villas
Amenities Michelin-Starred Ristorante Campo Del Drago, Osteria La Canonica, the Spa, Fitness centre, Heated infinity Pool, Petcation Program, Rosewood Explorers Kids' Club, Private Helipad, Exclusive Golf Club & Tennis Courts
More Nestled in the Heart of Tuscany's Val D'orcia near Montalcino

Iconic Tuscan resort Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco sits in a 5,000-acre country estate located in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, perfect for a mix of guests who wish to enjoy a Tuscan adventure; from couples, families and groups. The resort now comprises a total of 42 suites and 11 villas all beautifully appointed. Guests can make use of the resort’s infinity pool with views over Montalcino and a newly unveiled pool bar. There is a superb programme of seasonal events and excursions designed for an array of interests and passions; from historical horse races and tours of famous movie sets to bike excursions through spectacular landscapes and wine-inspired spa treatments – the new guest experiences encourage visitors to thoroughly explore their surroundings and immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of the historical region. Known as a superb culinary destination, the resort features two outstanding restaurants, an organic kitchen garden and a cooking school where guests can enjoy delicious dishes that express local culinary traditions. After the success of last year’s winter season extension, the resort will remain open until 7 January 2023, allowing travellers to discover Tuscany in its quieter ‘secret season’, through autumn, winter and into the New Year.

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Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Toscana, Montemassi

Conti di San Bonifacio

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 7 Individually Designed Rooms & Suites Featuring Elegant Furnishings & Carrara Marble Bathrooms.
Amenities An Outdoor Infinity Pool Overlooking The Countryside & A Farm-To-Table Dining Venue Offering Local Cuisine.
More Located In The Maremma Region Of Tuscany Surrounded By Vineyards & Olive Groves.

Award-winning luxury wine resort, Conti di San Bonifacio, is located in Italy’s Tuscany, a region steeped in tradition and breath-taking scenery. The suites within the resort are rustic and romantic and overlook either the pristine vineyards or expansive olive groves, each suite presents an individual charm yet all are equally as comfortable so guests can relax and recharge.The Maremmana Restaurant boasts stunning views and showcases Tuscan cooking in all its glory with an innovative twist, much of the produce is homegrown in its organic garden or locally sourced so dishes are superbly seasonal with an emphasis on zero km ethos. Truffle hunting, olive oil tasting, conscious cooking classes and many more foodie experiences can be enjoyed by guests at the hotel. Excursions to explore the local area can also be arranged by the team.

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Conti di San Bonifacio

Toscana, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa

COMO Castello Del Nero

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 50 Rooms & Suites with Cool-toned interiors by Paola Navone
Amenities Michelin-Starred La Torre, La Taverna & Pavilion
More Located in Tuscany's Chianti Wine Region, offering Proximity to Florence & Siena

COMO Castello Del Nero is set within a historic 740-acre estate nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany. The converted twelfth-century castle combines contemporary design with Renaissance frescoes. This theme flows throughout each of the 50 rooms and suites, which were designed by Paola Navone. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences including the Michelin-starred restaurant La Torre, a relaxed Italian vibe in the castle’s original kitchen and Mediterranean-style alfresco dining in the warmer months. The prime location of the resort means there are many outdoor adventures to be had in the nearby area or for those not wanting to stray too far, there is a wonderful selection of experiences on offer at the resort; from cooking classes and truffle hunting to stargazing and wine tastings. The wellness centre, COMO Shambhala Retreat, presents guests with Asian-inspired holistic mind and body treatments and the 25m heated outdoor pool is the ideal place to cool off in beautiful surroundings.

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COMO Castello Del Nero

Tuscany, San Casciano dei Bagni

Fonteverde

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 63 Rooms including 11 Junior Suites & 4 Master Suites Refurbished in 2020
Amenities Features an La Carte Restaurant Serving Tuscan Cuisine & a Renowned Thermal Spa with Multiple Pools
More Located in San Cascate in the Scenic Tuscan Countryside

Nestled in the rolling hills of Siena, the Fonteverde hotel in San Casciano Dei Bagni, is steeped in history; this beautiful residence was commissioned in 1607 by the Grand Duke Ferdinand I and is the perfect tribute to the Italian Renaissance. Grandeur, tradition and impeccable attention to detail are themes that run throughout the hotel resulting in a high-end luxury experience. Rooms and suites are elegantly presented with options to cater for a variety of party sizes. Facilities at the hotel include an infinity pool, boasting beautiful views of the garden, a fully-equipped wellness centre, three outdoor pools and one indoor pool for the cooler months. The spa and wellness centre includes a Turkish bath whilst more active guests can take advantage of the onsite tennis court. Cycling, hiking and horse-riding are ideal pursuits to explore the local area in which Fonteverde is situated. There is a fine choice of restaurants and bars at the hotel catering for a range of occasions and palettes; from exclusive flavours and extraordinary wine lists at the Ferminando I Restaurant to the seasonal salads and lavish buffet served at La Corte Restaurant, and not to be forgotten, starlight drinks served on the terrace with views that overlook the Val d’Orcia. Fonteverde has its own helipad and the team can accommodate guests’ requests for arrivals, transfers or other journeys made by helicopter. Impeccable elegance can be expected here at the Fonteverde Hotel.

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