Best Boutique Hotels in Italy

This boutique guesthouse follows an ethos of authenticity and personalised service, catering to a new generation of travellers. It comes from Neri Baccheschi Berti, whose family launched the award-winning Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany, and it only recently became a hotel; prior to this, it had been the Legnano racing bike factory and the Baccheschi Berti family’s fashion brand studio/showroom. Guests can curl up in the sitting room with a good book from Vico Milano’s curated library, work out in the gym and spend evenings in the hotel’s speakeasy bar, sampling Baccheschi Berti award-winning organic wines and nibbling on classic Italian snacks.

Cutting edge and uber cool, this immersive lifestyle resort is super trendy and just a little bit alternative. Rooms come with Dorelan mattresses, your choice of soft or hard pillows, a Bluetooth audio system, Gabriella Chieffo toiletries, a bag of beach items and access to a gourmet minibar! Dine at the main eatery Jolà or on the stunning six-floor Tacco11 Rooftop Bar. And book a solo session at the Jade Private Spa with facilities including a barefoot Kneipp path,  a relaxation zone with a Himalayan salt wall and heated water beds.

Designed by renowned Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, the interior of ROMEO Napoli forms sleek lines, with modern furnishings. A stunning black marble staircase accents the lobby, and there are antiques and artworks throughout. Up on the ninth-floor rooftop, you’ll find a chic pool and bar and a restaurant serving traditional Neapolitan cuisine with a contemporary twist. Adding to its designer cred, the property has its own cigar room, an on-show wine cellar and access to the Dogana del Sale spa with a salt room, three jacuzzis, two saunas and seven treatment rooms. Situated on the waterfront, the hotel provides panoramic views from many of its bedrooms.

Found in the Chiaia neighbourhood, De Bonart Naples was originally built in 1870. Chic rooms have crisp white bedding, polished herringbone wood floors, and individual features such as wrought-iron balconies, panelled walls, minimalist four-posters, retro and modern artworks and sea views. Pets and kids are welcome (under 18s are not charged if sharing rooms with adults). And interconnecting and fully accessible bedrooms are available. Dine with gulf views at the glass-walled, rooftop eatery Le Pavillon, at the refined Macphersons, or in the Niq Bar. The hotel also has a boutique and a fitness centre.

Housed in a 17th-century deep red watchtower located on a leafy coastal track above the bay, the Mezzatorre is now a sophisticated retreat. It was once used to look out for pirates, retaining super thick walls, vaulted ceilings and epic sea views. One of the towers is home to the restaurant, where a coastal theme continues with the catch of the day being cooked simply and perfectly. A further restaurant is found beside the pool with great tunes and superb pasta. Making use of the plot’s own thermal springs, the spa comprises pools of mineral-rich water and seawater, hot Kneipp pools, a steam room and treatment rooms.

Perched on a quiet hilltop surrounded by lemon and pine trees, the elevated views enjoyed by this property are quite something. The pool, terrace and La Veranda dei Sapori restaurant take full advantage of this vista, allowing guests to watch the glamorous marine activity below. A second restaurant, Franco’s, also overlooks the bay and serves cuisine crafted from ingredients grown in the onsite kitchen gardens, while a piano bar on the roof terrace provides a magical backdrop for sampling cocktails under the stars. All rooms have their own balcony, overlooking either the lush gardens or the sea.

Offering a very different experience to the Grand Hotel, this is a six-storey boutique design hotel. At its heart is the i-CE AGE swimming pool, a water ‘sculpture’ for swimming, that’s heated to 31-34 degrees and open 24 hours a day. It has a bubble mat, elevated whirlpools, foot water jets and a large cervical blade waterfall that make bathing a luxurious indulgence. The i-FEEL GOOD Seaview Spa is an uber-modern light-filled space and the i-FAME restaurant features high-quality raw materials and a focus on fish. Bedrooms are known as i-SUITES and follow the minimalist design found throughout.

Guests who choose to stay in one of the nineteen suites set in the large gardens of this luxurious hotel will be treated to plenty of privacy as well as the best that travel has to offer. Each suite is decorated in a unique style and comes complete with a stunning coastal view as well as a huge fireplace, a marble floor and magnificent frescoed ceiling. Lovers of fine dining will want to make sure that they sample a meal or two in the onsite restaurant where a Michelin star chef creates masterpieces in the kitchen, while the swimming pool is set in the large central courtyard and offers pure relaxation.

The enchanting clifftop setting of the Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa provides guests with stunning panoramic views of the ocean as well as the charming village of Conca dei Marini. Every aspect of the building and grounds speak of elegance and luxury, from the stunning guest rooms and suites to the fabulous terraced gardens with their heated infinity pool that appears to be suspended over the ocean far below. The outdoor gym also provides guests with impressive views while they work up an appetite for the range of delicious dishes that are served either on the dining terrace or bar terrace, while enjoying complimentary afternoon tea on the bar terrace while soaking up the ocean views is a decadent experience that should not be missed.

Boasting all the opulence and luxury of a top-of-the-range city apartment, this collection of catalogue-perfect suites is ideal for people who are planning a longer trip to Verona and want to experience the best that modern city living has to offer. The suites can be found in the very heart of the city and each one has plenty of space while offering guests all of the luxury and lavishness that they could possibly wish for including stunning views from the picture windows and classic marble bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Conveniently located close to a large number of iconic attractions, Il Relais boasts plenty of style and sophistication. Guests are able to admire the impressive collection of antique furniture and other items that are well-appointed throughout the hotel and they are invited to touch as well as look. There are just four rooms for guests to choose from which provides a very intimate and luxurious feel and each room is very large and boasts a bathroom created from the dark pink marble that this part of the world is famous for. Guests will want to make sure that they take the opportunity to dine in the hotel’s celebrated restaurant, which attracts lovers of classic Veronese cuisine from all over the city and beyond.

Located in a stunning sixteen-century villa, this vibrant and well-maintained hotel is the perfect place for visitors to stay. While the main attractions of Verona can be reached in just twenty minutes, guests are treated to plenty of privacy and luxury that is difficult to find in the heart of the city. The whole hotel is set with nearly two hundred pieces of contemporary artwork, which will give guests plenty to admire as they unwind in style. Guestrooms are just as colourful and quirky as the rest of the hotel and feature interesting touches such as the jukeboxes and bright red moulded bakelite lamps. Strolling through the opulent grounds is an enchanting experience, while guests are also treated to an excellent range of amenities such as a large outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a selection of restaurants.