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!

Veneto, Venice, Venice-Lido

Ausonia Hungaria Wellness & Lifestyle

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 60 Rooms & Suites Combining Historical & Contemporary Design
Amenities Features Dining at Natyve & the Mode Rooftop Venue, Wellness Facilities including the Lanna Gaia Thai Regeneration Centre & Revive Spa, an Outdoor Pool, & a Fitness Centre
More Located on Venice's Lido Island with views of Venice & the Lagoon

This Grande Dame hotel opened in 1907, under the original name of the Hungaria Palace Hotel. Nicolo Piamonte was the architect of the building’s neo-Rennaisance exterior, whose interiors followed an Art Noveau and Liberty style. Now the five-star venue close to Lungomare d’Annunzio Beach includes a full-service spa with 12 treatments rooms, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a winter garden and two bars (one of which is on the rooftop). A lavish refurbishment has retained original details and stunning frescoes but added many modern amenities like espresso makers and air-con. There are 60 bedrooms in total, including suites, all filled with lashings of character.

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Ausonia Hungaria Wellness & Lifestyle

Veneto, Venice, Venice-Lido

Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 196 Spacious Rooms & Suites, Some Featuring Private Terraces with Sea Views
Amenities Facilities include Multiple Dining Venues Such as Adriatico Terrace & Elimar Beach Bar, a Wellness Centre with Sauna & Hammam, a Heated Outdoor Pool, a Fitness Centre, a Kids Club, & Complimentary Boat Transfers to St Mark's Square
More Located on Venice Lido Beach overlooking the Adriatic Sea

Right on the Lido, this luxurious resort has a subtly Moorish interior design. Reminiscent of a former era, the turn of the 20th-century building’s furnishings encapsulate a sense of North African mid-century style. The Excelsior boasts bedrooms with terraces overlooking the sea, tent-like private cabanas on the beach, a swimming pool, complimentary water shuttles, in-room Salvatore Ferragamo bath products, and a renowned intimate candlelit restaurant and some incredible seafood. It may be a glamorous venue – an optimum place to star spot during the film festival – but the resort is very welcoming of families, offering a kids’ club among its amenities.

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Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort

Sardinia, Porto Cervo

Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 121 Rooms & Suites, including the Luxurious Harrods Suite
Amenities Dining options Such as Le Grand & Matsuhisa, a Shiseido Spa, a 24-hour Fitness Centre, one of the Largest Saltwater Pools in the Mediterranean, a Toy Club for Children, & Four Floodlit Tennis Courts
More Located in the Stunning Cala Di Volpe Bay, Costa SmeraldaLocated in the Stunning Cala Di Volpe Bay, Costa Smeralda

Hotel Cala di Volpe is found in one of the most popular areas for tourists, known as the Emerald Coast. It takes the form of a village, with its jetty stretching out into the water and was originally designed by Jacques Couelle’s in the 1960s. Boasting a barbecue area, an Olympic-size saltwater pool, direct access to the sea and 121 bedrooms with private terraces, it provides ample opportunity to enjoy the alfresco life. Hotel Cala di Volpe’s Shiseido Spa is uber-modern – fewer than three years old – and the restaurant, Le Grand, provides unrestricted water views.

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Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda

Sardinia, Baja Sardinia

7pines Resort Sardinia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 75 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining Options Like Capogiro & Cone Club, Pure Seven Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Outdoor Pools, Sports Facilities
More Situated on Baja Sardinia's Northern Coast

With the glittering coastline on one side and fragrant gardens on the other, this is a beautifully calming and quintessentially Sardinian setting for the 7Pines Resort. It comprises 76 individual suites accommodated either in the gardens, close to the Laguna pool or beside the beach. The Pure Seven spa offers mindfulness sessions, treatments using organic and vegan products, a Relax Tour and a Kneipp bath coming in 2023. Additionally, there are three restaurants and three bars, the seafront Cone Club and the 7Pines Yachting Services, for sea-based adventures taking you to the far reaches of this picture-perfect region.

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7pines Resort Sardinia

Sardinia, Porto Rotondo

Hotel Abi D’Oru

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 130 Rooms & Suites, including Junior & Signature Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options with three Restaurants & three Bars, a Comprehensive Wellness Centre with a Sauna & Turkish Bath, a Fitness Centre, a Heated Outdoor Pool with Hydro-massage, a Bee Happy Kids' Club
More Located in a Tranquil AreaLocated in a Tranquil Area

This 5-star resort has taken pride of place on Marinella Beach in Porto Rotondo, since its inception in 1963. 59 bedrooms and suites are decorated with Sardinian and Mediterranean furnishings, marble from Orosei, Samugheo rugs and picture windows showcasing the stunning outlook. There are three dining options, two of which are in-house; Mediterraneo (serving family-friendly breakfasts and evening meals), Tzia Maria (for lunch and dinner) and the Marinella Beach Restaurant (for which guests receive a credit). The Lobby Bar accompanies drinks with live piano music, the Pool Bar for beverages, snacks and ice cream and the elegant Marinella Lounge Bar. Hotel Abi D’Oru also has an excellent spa and the Bee Happy Kids’ Club.

Sardinia, Cannigione

Li Finistreddi Exclusive Country Retreat

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 22 Accommodations including 3 Villas & 19 Rooms & Suites Each with Private Balcony & Sea View
Amenities Two Outdoor Pools Spa with Heated Saltwater Hydromassage Pool & Fitness Corner Tennis Court Lounge Bar & Gourmet Restauraneen Hill
More Located in Northern Sardinia overlooking the La Maddalena Archipelago

Take the helicopter flight from Olbia to arrive at Li Finistreddi’s private heliport in suitably exclusive style. The country retreat overlooks Costa Smeralda and the archipelago of La Maddalena from its hilltop perch. Every room here has main door access, sea views and Frette bed linens, with local materials and handiworks incorporated into the decor. A four-minute shuttle transfer takes guests staying here to the retreat’s private area of Barca Bruciata Beach, or guests can lounge by the pool and visit the spa. Dining takes place at Osteria Gourmet with its glass-fronted veranda overlooking the sea, and dishes crafted using produce from the resort’s own organic kitchen garden.

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Li Finistreddi Exclusive Country Retreat

Sardinia, Santa Teresa Gallura

La Coluccia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 43 Modern Rooms & Suites
Amenities Gourmet Mediterranean Dining, a Comprehensive Wellness Centre, Fitness Facilities, an Outdoor Pool, & Direct Beach Access with Views of the La Maddalena Archipelago
More Close Proximity to Stunning Beaches & Natural Beauty

Adjacent to the Conca Verde Beach on the north coast, La Coluccia offers views across to Spargi island. This was one of Sardinia’s first boutique resorts, in a secluded spot, providing chic accommodation. Accommodation categories range from design rooms overlooking the garden or inner courtyard, through to suites with spacious living areas — many are accessible and cots can be provided. In the restaurant, a team of specialist chefs handcraft items such as bread and pasta and desserts, with food served overlooking the sea, on a terrace over the pool. The spa encompasses a relaxation area with herbal teas, massage cabins and a gym.

Sardinia, Cagliari

Palazzo Doglio

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 72 Rooms & Suites, Including Spacious Executive Suites
Amenities Dining Options Like Osteria Del Forte & the American Bar, Relax at the Spa & Fitness Centre, Take a Dip in the Outdoor Pool
More Convenient Access to Cagliari's Historic Centre & Poetto Beach

While Poetto beach is just minutes away, Palazzo Doglio is very much a city hotel, found in the historic centre of Cagliari. 72 bedrooms are bathed in natural light and feature precious Carrara marble. Created for both business and leisure, there are meetings rooms, a conference theatre and the Doglio Club provides Natura Bissé treatments. Osteria del Forte, a classic trattoria, has the esteemed Executive Chef Alessandro Cocco at the helm. Saudade is the Japanese-Brazilian eatery, Maiori is a contemporary pizzeria, the American Bar serves cocktails and Colonial is the new restaurant concept coming soon.

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

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.





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