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!

Emilia-Romagna, Rimini, Rimini Central Marina

i-SUITE Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 52 Spacious Suites
Amenities Featuring the I-fame Restaurant Serving innovative Romagna Cuisine, the I-feel Good Seaview Spa with Panoramic Sea Views, a 24-hour Heated Outdoor Pool, a Fitness Corner
More Guests Can Enjoy Direct Beach Access, All Set along Rimini's Seafront Promenade

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.

Emilia-Romagna, Rimini, Rimini Central Marina

Grand Hotel Rimini

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 172 Rooms & Suites
Amenities The Property Offers Multiple Dining Options, Including La Dolce Vita Restaurant, the Dolce Vita Spa, a Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool, Tennis Courts, & a Private Beach
More All Set Within Lush Gardens & Rich in Historical Significance

Made famous by Rimini’s own Federico Fellini, who used the building in his films, the Grand Hotel is also sought after as a five-star residence with an exclusive area of private beach across the road. It opened at the turn of the 20th century, but experienced damage during the war and due to a major fire, resulting in major refurbishments. Fortunately many original features including incredible stuccoed ceilings have survived and the property contains beautiful antique furniture. It has 121 bedrooms, a restaurant with an open-air terrace, a beachside eatery,  a seasonal kids’ club, a beach splash pool, as well as further pools on the terrace and in the spa.

Ischia Island, Ischia, Forio di Ischia

Botania Relais & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 48 Rooms & Suites within Ten White-Washed Villas
Amenities Features Michelin-recognised Sustainable Il Mirto & Mediterranean-inspired Dining in Il Corbezzolo Restaurant, Spa & Fitness Facilities, Outdoor Gym, Heated Outdoor Pools, Complimentary Shuttle Services
More Set Amidst a 3-hectare Park near Ischia's Picturesque Villages & Beaches

Surrounded by seven beautifully tended acres of land, this 52-bedroom residence is the place to choose for seclusion and private walks. It has an authentic Ischian feel, with local dishes created in the il Corbezzolo restaurant from the freshest island ingredients (many of which originate from the hotel’s organic vegetable garden). An outdoor pool and jacuzzi is fed by the natural thermal waters, as is the spa. Botania Relais & Spa is ideal for older families (children over 12 are welcome) or as a romantic boutique break. Lacco Ameno is just a short stroll away, accessed by a series of stone steps.

Ischia Island, Ischia, Lacco Ameno

San Montano Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 100 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining options including Franco's Restaurant & Acropoli Pizza & Bar, the Ocean Blue Spa with Sea-view Treatments, 11 Outdoor Thermal Pools including an infinity Pool, indoor & Outdoor Gyms, Complimentary Shuttle Services
More Set Amidst three Hectares of Mediterranean Gardens, overlooking the Bay of San Montano & the Gulf of Naples

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.

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San Montano Resort & Spa

Ischia Island, Ischia, Lacco Ameno

Regina Isabella-Resort Spa Restaurant

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 128 Rooms & Suites, Including 27 Ultra-luxury Options
Amenities Dining Features Michelin-Starred Indaco & Bay-side Dolce Vita Restaurants, Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Swimming Pools & Solarium, Private Beach, Fitness Centre, Tennis Courts, Pet-friendly
More Located in the Serene Bay of Lacco Ameno, Offering Panoramic Sea Views

On the island’s north-western coast is the village of Lacco Ameno and the Albergo Della Regina Isabella, which was built on the site of ancient Greco-Roman ruins. As it was opened by the successful movie producer and publisher, Angelo Rizzoli (in 1956), it drew many a film star from the mid century era, including Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The property remains evocative of this time, with a classic charm. It has 128 bedrooms, a hot tub supplied by the island’s thermal springs, four swimming pools, a wellness programme, three exquisite restaurants, a private beach and a dock for those arriving by yacht.

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Regina Isabella-Resort Spa Restaurant

Ischia Island, Ischia, Forio di Ischia

Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 52 Rooms & Suites within a Historic Watchtower & Park Cottages
Amenities Ristorante La Torre, Ristorante & Bar La Baia, Wellness Centre with Thermal Spa & Hydrotherapy Pools, Heated Seawater Pool, Fitness Centre, Clay Tennis Court
More Located on Ischia's Northwest Tip overlooking a Private Bay

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.

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Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa

Campania, Naples, Port of Naples

ROMEO Napoli

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 79 Rooms & Suites Including 13 Suites & 10 Junior Suites
Amenities Michelin-Starred Dining, Rooftop Infinity Pool, Wellness Centre, Fitness Centre, Pet-Friendly Policy
More Located in the Historic Centre of Naples offering Panoramic Views of the Gulf of Naples & Mount Vesuvius. & Close to Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel Nuovo, & Spaccanapoli.

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.

Campania, Naples, Plebiscito

Grand Hotel Oriente

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 112 Guestrooms including Executive & Superior Rooms, Plus Suites with Private Terraces
Amenities La Terrazza Restaurant Serving Mediterranean Cuisine, Roof Top Bar with Panoramic Views, Pet-Friendly Policy
More Located in the Historic Centre of Naples, Steps from the Stock Exchange, Port, & Toledo Station

Close to the Stock Exchange, Toledo Station and the port, the Grand Hotel Oriente offers classic Italian luxury. Its colour palette centres mostly around black and white, creating an airy feel, with pops of muted greys and greens here and there. Book a table in the second-floor restaurant; sit outside beside the glass balcony, or close to the windows to watch the cruise ships arrive and depart in the harbour. And attend a themed evening in the rouge-coloured rooftop Terrace Bar, with tunes around the grand piano and hanging egg chairs on the balcony.

Campania, Naples, Lungomare Caracciolo

Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 122 Rooms & Suites Featuring Classic interior Design with Luxury Amenities
Amenities Ristorante La Terrazza for Mediterranean Cuisine & L'ottavo Cielo Bar for Cocktails
More Located on Naples' Seafront next to Castel Dell'ovo with Panoramic views of the Gulf & VesuviusLocated on Naples' Seafront next to Castel Dell'ovo with Panoramic views of the Gulf & Vesuvius

Arrive in Napoli by boat and this is the very first building you see. The noble establishment began welcoming guests at the very start of 1908, having been erected in a record time of ten months. Since then it’s attracted a bohemian and refined set, including many academics and artists. There are 100 bedrooms and 22 suites, decorated with plenty of classical local touches, such as Murano glass lamps, Carrara marbles, crystal chandeliers and silk textiles. The top-floor roof garden is home to Ristorante La Terrazza, plus there’s a cafe for snacks.

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Eurostars Hotel Excelsior

Campania, Naples, Lungomare Caracciolo

Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 160 Rooms including 21 Suites Elegantly Furnished with Antique Decor & Modern Amenities
Amenities Caruso Roof Garden Restaurant with Panoramic Sea Views & Sky Lounge Solarium & Cocktail Bar
More Located on Naples' Seafront offering Stunning views of the Gulf of Naples, Capri & Mount Vesuvius

Founded in 1882, this Grande Dame occupies a spot on the waterfront overlooking the bay and its namesake. It has been visited by many famous guests over the years, including presidents, royalty, literary legends and actors (Keanu Reeves, Alfred Hitchcock, Claudia Schiffer, Giorgio Armani, Grace Kelly and Luciano Pavarotti to name but a few). Amenities here include a spa, a rooftop terrace, and several fine dining restaurants, such as the iconic Caruso Roof Garden Restaurant on the ninth floor. The Grand Hotel Vesuvio has over 200 guest rooms and suites, with some of the most privileged views in town. 

Campania, Naples, Vomero

Grand Hotel Parker’s

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 67 Individually Furnished Villas Including Options With Private Pools & Scenic Lake Or Forest Views.
Amenities On-Site Dining Offers A Variety Of Asian & Western Dishes Alongside A Full-Service Spa Providing Thai Massages & Aromatherapy Treatments Plus A Fitness Centre & Outdoor Saltwater Infinity Pool.
More Situated Amidst Restored Natural Landscapes In Kuantan The Resort Emphasizes Sustainability & Offers Activities Like Kayaking & Nature Walks.

This is the oldest hotel in the area, having opened in 1870 under the ownership of a wealthy English marine biologist. Its vantage point — on top of a hill in the residential district of Posillipo — provides glittering vistas over the Bay of Naples, Capri and Mount Vesuvius, as enjoyed over the wrought iron balcony on the terrace. Guests staying in the Grand’s 67 bedrooms enjoy Neapolitan tailor-made service, antique furnishings and access to multiple restaurants and bars. Its George Restaurant has a Michelin star, whilst the Villa Matilde offers a Wine Archeology experience.

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Grand Hotel Parker’s

Campania, Naples, Vomero

De Bonart Naples, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Amenities Rooftop bar and restaurant, Fitness centre, a spa and solarium, pet-friendly rooms

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.

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De Bonart Naples, Curio Collection By Hilton




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