Best Luxury Hotels in Italy

With 122 rooms, suites, and villas, Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi combines mid-century heritage with modern Mediterranean ease. Set along a private sandy cove on Sardinia’s wild southern coast around a one hour drive from Cagliari, the resort retains the charm of its 1960s origins while embracing a design language inspired by Moorish influences, from carved wooden headboards and inlaid tables to softly muted hues of sea blue, blush, and sand.

Dining celebrates both place and imagination. Artigiani serves generous Mediterranean buffets in the main dining space, along with pizza up in the poolside restaurant, KENTO, shaped by Michelin-starred chef Theodor Falser, offers Pan-Asian and Italian flavours, while Sudoki Bar pairs sushi with sunset cocktails. The 750 m² Acquapura Cocoon Spa provides a serene retreat with saunas, a steam room, a heated pool, and wellness classes, complemented by a gym, tennis court, and watersports from the beach.

Family-friendly yet tranquil, the resort’s Falky Land offers creative and nature-based programmes for children, alongside a playground, kids’ pool, and beach inflatables. With panoramic views over the Capo Carbonara Marine Reserve, two swimming pools, and easy access to Cagliari Airport, Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi offers a rare balance of Sardinian authenticity and contemporary coastal luxury.

Locanda le Piazze, crafted by Natacha Fazal-Karim and cherished by guests for over a decade, is a luxurious boutique hotel housed in a 16th-century farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany, offering an eco-conscious sanctuary. Surrounded by lush olive groves and vineyards, guests from all over the world are invited to stay in one of 20 elegantly appointed guestrooms and experience a world of serenity and sophistication. Traditional character and charm meet modern design with every contemporary comfort on hand to make each stay seamless. The hotel boasts beautiful outdoor areas including a swimming pool offering panoramic views and gazebos for relaxing in the shade. Guests’ wellbeing and sustainability are the priority in the full service AnaiSpa and there’s a fitness centre for keeping fit on the go. On-site, farm-to-table dining is on offer with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced as part of Locanda Le Piazze’s commitment to sustainability.

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano is housed in an aristocratic Baroque building along Via Vittorio Emanuele, offering 86 rooms and suites that blend original 18th-century features with contemporary touches. Many rooms have cast-iron balconies overlooking the old town, and select Junior Suites feature painted fresco ceilings restored to showcase the palazzo’s artistic heritage. The interiors create a sense of calm and heritage with classic arches, painted ceilings and warm tones softened by modern furnishings.

Dine in the restaurant located within a bright glass structure, where arches and majestic columns evoke the spirit of the neighbouring convent. The menu highlights Sicilian flavours crafted from premium local ingredients with subtle international influences. A welcoming bar opens directly onto Via Bottai, creating a lively link between the hotel and the city.

Facilities include a ground-floor sauna and steam bath, a fitness club with modern cardio equipment, and versatile meeting spaces for small events. Positioned close to Piazza Marina, Porto della Cala and Palermo Cathedral, the hotel places guests within walking distance of cultural landmarks, vibrant markets and boutique shopping

Nhow Milano, a pioneering design disrupter, is the hotel that helped shape modern-day Zona Tortona, the sought-after fashion and design district of Milan. The hotel has 246 rooms and suites and some of the best meeting spaces in the area. Set above the bold and playful nhow Milano is Vertigo Milano by Purobeach, the rooftop destination for people in the know. With its glass-bottom pool, stylish sun decks, circular plunge pools, and cocktail bar, this is no hideaway, it’s the place to be. Sunbathe, swim, sip Franciacorta, dine under the stars or dance into the night, this is Milan’s summer playground in the sky.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.