123 Best Hotels in Italy

Converted from an elegant 16th-century Franciscan convent and immersed in gorgeous, flowery grounds and cloisters on the outskirts of Tropea, this pastel-hued retreat-style hotel has stylish, minimalist interiors and wonderful tranquil terraces replete with infinity pool and breathtaking views. Breakfast is bountiful and fresh, and served à la carte, while the De' Minimi restaurant delivers excellent seafood dishes.    

Built into the rocky shoreline just outside Atrani, this small, friendly, family-run hotel with fresh blue-hued rooms has the feel of a private villa hideaway, one with peaceful lemon- and flower-scented terraces that tumble down the cliffs and access to the Mar Tirreno waves.

Ablaze with lights at night, this seven-layer-cake hotel—topped off by its famous cupola—is popular with visiting diplomats (who might be headed to the U.S. Embassy across the street), celebrities, and American conference groups. The interior is classically lavish, with mirrors, elegant moldings, Asian rugs, crystal chandeliers, and huge floral arrangements. Although guest rooms have elegant drapery, marble baths, top-quality linens, and big, firm beds, some could use a face-lift to better match the grandeur of the lobby and the other public areas. The hotel is home to Orvm Bar and Doney's—once the epicenter of Fellini's paparazzi, which features a pâtisserie, a cocktail bar, an opera-themed brunch on Sunday, and fine dining.