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, Siena

Hotel NH Siena

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 129 Rooms & Suites Including Junior Suites With Espresso Machines & Jacuzzi Showers.
Amenities On-Site Dining Featuring Local & International Cuisine Alongside A Fitness Centre & Pet-Friendly Accommodations.
More Located In Central Siena Within Walking Distance To Piazza Del Campo & The Duomom

Stay within the city walls on the edge of the historic centre, at this modern NH property. Simple contemporary interiors are accented with features like dramatic black chandeliers and modern artworks. Set across nine floors it has 129 bedrooms and is part of a popular European chain. Guests can have breakfast on site, with a hearty daily buffet served each morning, and there’s a lobby bar for nightcaps. There’s also an air-conditioned gym with cardio fitness training equipment and a free weights area to stay fit on holiday.

Veneto, Venice, San Marco

Violino d’Oro Venezia 

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 32 Rooms & Suites Including Five Suites With Artisanal Venetian Craftsmanship.
Amenities Features A Restaurant & Bar Offering Traditional & Regional Dishes Along With Cocktails & Cicchetti.
More Located In The Heart Of Venice's San Marco District With Easy Access To Iconic Landmarks.

Violino d’Oro Venezia is an elegant, inventive, and exquisitely designed boutique hotel set in the heart of the city. This 5-star hotel is the brainchild of the aunt-and-niece team, Sara and Elena Maestrelli, brought to life with the imaginative flair of architects Piera Tempesti Benelli, Riccardo Burigana, and Tiziano Folin. Within close proximity of iconic landmarks such as St Mark’s Basilica, Harry’s Bar, and Rio San Moise, this 32-room boutique hotel is a the perfect base from which to explore Venice. It showcases an impressive art collection that ranges from classical to contemporary, paintings, glass art, and textiles, along with historical tile work and an authentic Venetian seminato floor. Within the hotel, Piccolo Ristorante and Bar, serves traditional and regional dishes tastes, along with cocktails, and guests are always guaranteed a warm welcome.  with cocktails and chicchetti in the elegant comfort reminiscent of a beloved Venetian friend’s home.

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Violino d’Oro Venezia 

Veneto, Venice

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 266 Contemporary Rooms & Suites With Lagoon Or Garden Views & Select Units Featuring Private Pools Or Terraces.
Amenities Rooftop & Poolside Dining Venues A Lounge Bar A Fine Dining Restaurant A Culinary Academy A Spa With Vitality Pool A Fitness Centre Multiple Outdoor Pools Including An Adults-Only Rooftop Pool Pet-Friendly Policies A Kids Club A Private Helipad Complimentary Shuttle Boat Service To Venice An 18-Hole Golf Course Nearby & On-Site Tennis Facilities.
More Located On A Private Island In The Venetian Lagoon Offering A Tranquil Retreat Minutes From The Historic City Centre.

Nestled near cultural landmarks such as the Guggenheim Collection and Accademia Gallery, Il Palazzo Experimental serves as a hub for both tourists and locals. Its 32 well-appointed rooms and suites are bathed in natural light and offer views of a serene canal and garden. The collaboration between the Experimental Group and the founders of the Italian Supper Club has led to the establishment of Adriatica Restaurant, promising an authentic Italian culinary journey with locally sourced ingredients. The bar, designed by Cristina Celestino, pays homage to Venice through a symphony of marble and antique mirrors, drawing inspiration from Carlo Scarpa.

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JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Veneto, Venice, San Marco

Nolinski Venezia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 43 Refined Rooms & Suites With Classic Venetian Design Overlooking The Lagoon Or City.
Amenities Features Include A Heated Indoor Pool, Spa With Hammam & Sauna, Fine Dining With Italian Cuisine, Courtyard Terrace & A Fitness Centre.
More Located Within A Historic Building In The Heart Of Venice Near The Grand Canal.

​​Nolinski Venezia, EVOK’s first destination outside of France, is a historic 43-bedroom hotel located in the former old Stock Exchange building in Venice. The hotel’s design, crafted by the French-Italian duo Lecoadic-Scotto, blends Art Nouveau, Stile Liberty, and Modernism in perfect harmony. Situated close to the iconic Piazza San Marco and La Fenice opera house, the hotel captures the refined art de vivre and carnivalesque fantasy of Venice. Nolinski Venezia offers a peaceful oasis discreetly away from the popular shopping district, featuring its own courtyard restaurant and an indoor rooftop swimming pool with stunning 360-degree views of the city skyline. The gastronomy at Nolinski Venezia is overseen by Two-Michelin-starred Chef Philip Chronopoulos, who introduces two restaurants. The courtyard-based Il Caffè Restaurant, inspired by Venetian palaces and the art of the gondola, serves traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary twist, using 100% Italian ingredients. The Library Bar, adorned with art by Simon Buret and a curated library of over four thousand books, offers guests a chance to enjoy live piano music while savouring exquisite cocktails created by Jérémy Bacquet, the Creative Director of the Evok Group’s Bars.

Veneto, Venice, San Marco

Il Palazzo Experimental

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 32 Rooms & Suites Featuring High Ceilings & Canal Or Garden Views With Terrazzo Floors & Marble Accents.
Amenities On-Site Dining Includes An Italian Restaurant With Locally Sourced Cuisine & A Vibrant Cocktail Bar.
More Located In Venice's Dorsoduro District Near Cultural Attractions With A Private Garden & Canal-Side Terrace.

Nestled near cultural landmarks such as the Guggenheim Collection and Accademia Gallery, Il Palazzo Experimental serves as a hub for both tourists and locals. Its 32 well-appointed rooms and suites are bathed in natural light and offer views of a serene canal and garden. The collaboration between the Experimental Group and the founders of the Italian Supper Club has led to the establishment of Adriatica Restaurant, promising an authentic Italian culinary journey with locally sourced ingredients. The bar, designed by Cristina Celestino, pays homage to Venice through a symphony of marble and antique mirrors, drawing inspiration from Carlo Scarpa.

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Il Palazzo Experimental

Tuscany, Fiesole

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 46 Rooms & Suites Including A Private Three-Bedroom Villa With Antique Furnishings & Serene Ambiance.
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant Offering Italian Cuisine & Casual Grill By The Pool Plus Spa Treatments & Panoramic Gym.
More Located In The Hills Of Fiesole With Stunning Views Over Florence & Complimentary Shuttle To The City Centre.

Belmond Villa San Michele is one of the priciest five-star hotels in Florence located in a serene woody hillside near the village of Fiesole. The hotel is established on a building that was once a Franciscan Monastery. Its currently weathered portico and imposing terrace are said to have been sculpted by the infamous Michelangelo. The peaceful gardens, as well as the massive pool bordered by a lush lawn, are perfect spots to unwind. Being a historical building, the rooms sport vaulted ceilings, bottle glass windows, and some rustic bedsteads. The main restaurant is designed with a veranda that offers a magnificent view of the city. The menu consists mainly of Tuscan dishes prepared by competent chefs.

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Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Sicily, Ribera

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 203 Rooms & Suites With Sea Views & Private Terraces Including Villas With Pools.
Amenities Features Include Multiple Dining Venues A Spa With Thalassotherapy Pools A Fitness Centre A 60-Metre Outdoor Pool Two Championship Golf Courses Tennis Courts A Kids Club A Helipad & Chauffeur Services.
More Located On Sicily's Southwest Coast Within 230 Hectares Of Countryside & Private Mediterranean Shoreline.

Those who want the chance to get back into the swing of things while surrounding themselves with pure luxury are sure to love this boutique resort, which comes complete with its own 18-hole golf course. Guests are treated to more than 4,000 metres of space to explore or for those who like something less strenuous, they can retreat to the serenity of the expansive spa.  The Landscape suites provide guests with stunning views of the beautiful Sicilian beach, while those who opt for a Deluxe or Junior suite will be able to gaze out at the ocean from their private balcony.

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Verdura Golf & Spa Resort

Umbria, Perugia

Sina Brufani

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 94 Rooms & Suites Featuring Antique Furnishings & Period Details.
Amenities Indoor Pool Beneath Medieval Vaults With Transparent Floor Revealing Ancient Ruins & A Wellness Club Offering Sauna & Fitness Facilities.
More Located In Perugia's Historic Centre Offering Panoramic Views Of The Umbrian Valley.

As the only five-star hotel in the centre, this is the place to stay for access and opulence. Opened in 1884, it retains the foundations of an ancient Etruscan settlement dating back three millennia. These ruins can still be viewed, illuminated behind a transparent panel. Indeed, everywhere you turn here, there’s history; the swimming pool and Turkish bath are set under medieval vaults, creating a most atmospheric wellness suite. Sina Brrufani has an award-winning bar and Collins’ Restaurant, as well as 94 grand bedrooms and a stunning roof terrace with views across Umbria.

Sicily, Taormina

The Ashbee Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 24 Individually Designed Accommodations Combining Antique Furnishings With Modern Comforts.
Amenities Rooftop Terrace Bar, Outdoor Infinity Pool, Select Suites With Private Wellness Amenities, Concierge Services, Valet Parking & Pet-Friendly Options.
More Located In The Heart Of Taormina, Steps Away From The Ancient Greek Amphitheatre & Offering Panoramic Views Of The Ionian Sea.

Walking through the grounds and up the steps to the main doors of the Ashbee Hotel feels like wandering through the pages of a classic English novel and the illusion is perfectly maintained throughout the establishment. In terms of style, the rooms are decorated in soft grey and silver tones that are perfectly accented by royal purple furnishings for a real taste of decadent class, while the grounds are set with stone statues and gently bubbling fountains. Guests will want to make sure that they book early in order to secure one of the 25 rooms and suites and the hotel is so majestic that simply sitting down to dinner feels like a grand affair.

Tuscany, Florence, Santa Maria Novella

Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)

Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel is located in the historical centre of Florence and is within easy walking distance to the main cultural attractions, including the Duomo complex, the Piazzale Michelangelo, the Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo market. The hotel is also just a few minutes’ walk from Santa Maria Novella railway station and a 20-minute drive from Amerigo Vespucci Airport. This boutique hotel comprises 86 guest rooms, including eight suites with The presidential suite boasting a panoramic terrace with breath-taking views over the city´s skyline. Originally made up of two historical buildings belonging to two aristocratic Florentine families – the Gaddis and the Arrighettis, Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi showcases its noble past with unique historical and artistic treasures, such as frescoed rooms, artist’s paintings and art objects, many dating back to the 16th century. Guests can enjoy a range of culinary experiences including Tuscan and Italian fine dining at Terrae, a cosy meal at The Secret Garden, cocktails, snacks and sunsets at Aria Rooftop bar and pre-dinner drinks or cheese and wine at the Milton Bar. The hotel also offers a range of experiences to the guests, from the romantic dining delight dinner by candlelight in a frescoed ballroom, to a cooking class with Chef Iside de Cesare, a Michelin-starred chef (who also leads the restaurant offering at the hotel) to discover the art of homemade pasta or an unforgettable Tuscan meal in the private winery of the hotel.

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Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel

Lombardy, Milan

Magna Pars L’ Hotel à Parfum, Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 68 All-Suite Accommodations
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant, Sophisticated Lounge Bar, Spa with Turkish Bath & Sauna, Fitness Centre, Rooftop Deck & Pet-Friendly Services
More Located in Milan's Vibrant Tortona District Close to Fashion & Design Hubs

So named as it’s housed in a perfume factory, Magna Pars L’Hotel à Parfum features olfactory motifs throughout its spaces. As such, each of its 60 subtly decorated suites takes on a floral, fruity, aromatic, woody or resinous theme. Some bedrooms have their own bars, libraries, seating areas with chaise longue, jacuzzi baths and outdoor terraces with sun loungers; all have paintings by up-and-coming Milanese artists. The alfresco dining room has two fireplaces and a state-of-the-art open kitchen. And, when you fancy a beverage, enter the secret door (made from copper, by artists at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera) to Liquidambar.

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Magna Pars L’ Hotel à Parfum, Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Lazio, Rome, Pantheon

Corso 281

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 12 Individually Designed Suites featuring Modern Italian Decor & High-End Amenities
Amenities Personalised In-Room Breakfast Service & Honesty Bar with Curated Wine Selection
More Located on Via Del Corso within Walking Distance of the Trevi Fountain & Pantheon

You don’t get any more boutique or high end on Via del Corso than Corso 281 Luxury Suites. Located on the main thoroughfare of the city right in the heart of high street brand shopping, this 12 room property is positioned perfectly. With stunning designer interiors, Nespresso machines, and luxurious Bulgari amenities, each of the architecturally appointed rooms boasts views of Roman rooftops or the grand Piazza Venezia. An added comfort and touch is the smart device in each room to help you navigate the city like a true local.





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