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!

Puglia, Otranto

Baglioni Masseria Muzza

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 40 Rooms & Suites with Private Patios
Amenities Multiple Dining options Serving Gourmet Puglian Cuisine, Comprehensive Spa & Wellness Facilities, Two Swimming Pools, Kids Club, & Complimentary Shuttle Service to Nearby Beaches
More Set in the Picturesque Salento Countryside near Otranto

Surrounded by olive groves and beside the Salento Sea, Masseria Muzza boasts a beautiful countryside location. Decorated in classic Puglian style, 40 bedrooms and suites have a cool vibe, with much use of local stone and neutral tones. Some come with a futon in addition to beds and a private patio, and with a maximum occupancy of five per room. The hotel has three restaurants (Le Site, Mirto and La Limonaia), a spa, kids’ club, indoor and outdoor pools and a chic pool bar. Close to Otranto, there are many excursions to be enjoyed from here, like coastal kayaking, gourmet tours, sailboat trips, e-bike rides and horse treks.

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Baglioni Masseria Muzza

Piedmont, Turin, Crocetta

Turin Palace Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 127 Rooms Including A Historic Executive Suite With Separate Living Area & Walk-In Wardrobe.
Amenities On-Site Restaurant Serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine & A Wellness Centre Featuring Whirlpool Bath Sauna & Fitness Room.
More Located In Central Turin Near Porta Nuova Station Offering Easy Access To Historic Porticoes & Main Attractions.

Dating back to 1870, this palatial establishment has been completely remodelled to ensure plush, contemporary luxury within. Bedrooms come with Simmons pillow-top mattresses, anti-allergy pillows, 100% cotton and linen towels, free drinks in the minibar, bathrobes and slippers as standard, while high-end suites have French beds, large baths and terraces. Les Petite Madeleines is the Turin Palace’s glamorous restaurant and there’s an intimate spa area with hydrotherapy, a sensory shower, Kneipp Course, Turkish baths, a whirlpool and treatment rooms. Due to its centrality, this is a great choice if you want to experience the city on foot, without the need for public transport.

Piedmont, Turin, Turin Historic Centre

Hotel NH Torino Santo Stefano

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 134 Stylish Rooms & Suites
Amenities La Pista Bistrot Serves Piedmontese Cuisine by Michelin-Starred Chef Fabrizio Tesse, Bar offering Local Wines & Cocktails, 250sqm Beauty Centre, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
More Centrally Located in Turin's Quadrilatero Romano District,Centrally Located in Turin's Quadrilatero Romano District,

Another from the international NH brand, this property is found in the Quadrilatero Romano neighbourhood, surrounded by restaurants and bars. Torino Santo Stefano exudes rustic chic, blending style and comfort. 134 minimal, elegant bedrooms have wooden flooring, satellite TV, high-quality toiletries, soundproofing and minibars. The restaurant specialises in traditional Piedmont dishes, with an alfresco inner courtyard and a lounge bar, serving local wines. It’s an eco-conscious choice too, with stellar environmental certification and provides epic views from higher floors.

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Hotel NH Torino Santo Stefano

Piedmont, Turin, Lingotto

NH Lingotto Congress

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 240 Rooms including Superior Rooms & Suites
Amenities Torpedo Restaurant for Italian & International Cuisine, Turtle Bar for Snacks & Drinks, Rooftop Fitness Area with Panoramic Views, Pet-Friendly Policy, & Access to Historic Rooftop Test Track
More Located in the Renovated former Fiat Factory, Connected to Shopping & Cinema Complex, Steps from Lingotto Metro Station in Turin

This used to be a Fiat factory – the car testing area that once featured in The Italian Job is now a jogging track – but the warehouse building has since been reimagined as a trendy hotel. In the Lingotto district, the NH branded property is right beside an entertainment complex and a short ride via metro to Turin’s centre. 240 modern rooms with high ceilings and workspaces are light and bright. Some have Alpine views and others come with kids’ toys. Pets are welcome too. The Turtle bar, Torpedo restaurant and tropical garden are the hotel’s food and drink outlets and those staying have free access to the Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli gallery.

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.

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

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

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, Lucca

Palazzo Dipinto

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 19 Rooms & Suites
Amenities 24-hour Bar Service, in-room Massage Treatments, & a Private Garage
More Located in Lucca's Historic Centre

Named after the piazza in which it’s found, Palazzo Dipinto was once a 13th-century palace. Now it is an elegant design hotel. Bedrooms feature Italian made wooden parquet flooring, stylish furnishings in muted tones and spacious bathrooms. There isn’t a restaurant in-house, but there is a bar (in which breakfast is served), an inner courtyard and room service. And, bringing all of the senses into the experience, the hotel has its own scent, chosen in partnership with Acqua dell Elba, so guests staying at the boutique property, are welcomed with a delightful aroma, as well as a smile.

Tuscany, Lucca

Grand Universe Lucca Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 55 Elegantly Decorated Rooms & Suites, including the Aria Junior Suite, Puccini Junior Suite, & Maestro Suite
Amenities Legacy Restaurant Serving Contemporary Regional Dishes, Sommit Rooftop Bar with Panoramic Views, Fitness Centre
More Centrally Located in Lucca

Offering superb views over Saint Martino’s Cathedral and many of the city’s monuments, the Grand Universe Lucca is a fusion of old and new. Its wall foundations date back to Roman times and there are the remnants of an ancient glassblower’s fountain in the cellar. But in terms of interior design, there’s plenty of contemporary flair, with luxe features such as modern glass chandeliers. Legacy Bistro Wine Bar is the hotel’s restaurant, while the Symphony Lounge pays subtle homage to Lucca’s musical connections. There’s also a stunning rooftop bar, Sommita, with wonderful views over the old town and Piazza del Giglio. And you can book a horse and carriage ride with canapes and aperitifs.

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Grand Universe Lucca Autograph Collection




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