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!

Lombardy, Milan

Vico Milano

Hotel

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.

Veneto, Lido di Jesolo

Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 184 Elegant Rooms & Suites Each with Private Terrace & Modern Italian Design
Amenities Mediterra Restaurant Serving Mediterranean Cuisine with Sea Views, Almablu Spa Over 2,000 Sqm with Saunas & Steam Baths, Seafront Fitness Studio, 70-meter Heated Outdoor Pool, Private Beach, Pet-Friendly Policy
More Located in Lido Di Jesolo Approximately 50 Minutes from Venice

Set beside the promenade, this was the first 5-star beachfront hotel in Jesolo when it arrived in 2014. But you don’t have to swim in the neighbouring sea; Almar Stephen Abragan has a 70-metre pool onsite, besides its Mediterra restaurant and LightBlue Bar. The Almablu Spa – which includes a seafront hydromassage area – is connected to the outdoor pool via a glass tunnel. 197 rooms and suites follow a timeless ‘Made in Italy’ design ethos and all have a private terrace. A River Lounge Bar sits next to a cascading water ‘river’ installation, and there are lovely lush gardens.

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Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa

Veneto, Lido di Jesolo

J44 Lifestyle Hotel Jesolo

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 75 Stylish Rooms & Suites Including Various Suite Options With Modern Amenities.
More Located In Lido Di Jesolo, The Hotel Provides Convenient Beach Access & Proximity To Local Attractions.

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.

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J44 Lifestyle Hotel Jesolo

Veneto, Lido di Jesolo

Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 152 Accommodations including 102 Double Rooms & 50 Suites Ranging from 45 to 150 Sqm
Amenities Artigiani Restaurant & Market offering Mediterranean & Japanese Fusion Cuisine, Hoku Restaurant Serving Japanese-peruvian Dishes, & a Stylish Lobby Bar for Cocktails & Drinks
More Located on the Venetian Coast in Lido Di Jesolo, offering a Private Sandy Beach & Close Proximity to Venice & Other Art Cities

Combine your beach break with a wellness retreat at the Falkensteiner’s all-new Acquapura SPA, where treatments are based on Hawaiian rituals. This space spans 1,500 square metres including an indoor and outdoor pool, jacuzzi and a hammam. The restaurant has a sea view terrace and wine cellar, there’s a firelit lobby bar and a cigar lounge, as well as a private stretch of beach. Modernist architect Richard Meier worked alongside interior designer Matteo Thun to create a chic property with a vintage Miami vibe; neutral tones are accented with bold colours and floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the outlook.

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Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo

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, 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

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. 

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

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

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