781 Best Hotels in Italy

Dreamt up by the interior design studio of famed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino and housed in the 16th-century Collegio Nazareno, this member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a magnet for aesthetes. A massive 1940s Murano chandelier by the entrance and brightly colored geometric rugs lining the lobby draw you in. The eye-catching design elements continue throughout the property, juxtaposing original details like ceiling frescoes with strikingly modern furnishings. Bar della Musa is a must for aperitivo, while the restaurant serves southern Italian cuisine in a tranquil courtyard full of plants. The impressive Aula Magna upstairs is the perfect spot for photo ops.

An imposing Leccese stone palazzo dating back to 1557 reborn in 2024 with spacious suites mixing moodily lit architectural features with contemporary style, sleek bathrooms, large comfy beds, a rooftop pool, and refined restaurant dining at La Bocca. Head up in the glass lift to the terrace to savor an aperitivo with views.

One of the region's most famous residences, this patrician villa halfway between Frascati and Grottaferrata is now a first-class hotel with frescoed halls and salons---though the guest rooms are admittedly less ornate and standard-issue. Modeled after Rome's Villa Farnesina, the house, built in 1580, was owned over the centuries by the regal Borghese and Odelscalchi families and was nearly destroyed by bombs in World War II. Luckily, the vast reception rooms on the main floor—covered with frescoes of landscapes, mythological figures, and garden scenes by eminent 17th-century painters—survived mostly unscathed. The showpiece remains the South Gallery, frescoed by Giovanni Paolo Pannini in a swirl of trompe-l'oeil scenes, a masterpiece of Baroque decorative art. By contrast, the guest rooms tend to be plain, with white walls and traditional furniture; but you can opt to stay in the less formal Garden Rooms in the former Limonaia, which is just a short distance across the lawn. The elegant Acquaviva restaurant garners rave reviews and transforms into an alfresco dining venue in summer, with tables laid out on the terrace overlooking the Roman countryside, and the pool is a welcome treat on sunny days. The hotel can also provide a shuttle to and from the Frascati train station.

Extensive use of warm travertine stone and modern art creates a sophisticated yet inviting backdrop at the Park Hyatt, where spacious, opulent guest rooms have walk-in closets and bathrooms with double sinks, glass-enclosed rain showers, and separate soaking tubs. A 30-foot-high glass-domed "cupola" tops the lobby, and rooftop suites have terraces with city views. The hotel seems determined to spoil its demanding clientele with a seemingly endless number of amenities.

Sea and mountain views, top-quality cuisine, and chic and spacious guest rooms are the main draws at this romantic boutique hotel outside the picturesque village of San Pantaleo. Heavy oak tables and wood-beam ceilings lend a farmhouse character to the lounges, and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Il Fuoco Sacro, has a stunning veranda overlooking the verdant hills and the sea in the distance (booking early for Il Fuoco Sacro is recommended, and there's a second, less formal osteria). In addition to the hotel's heated outdoor pool, six of the suites have their own private pool, and guests also have access to a wellness center equipped with a Turkish bath, a Roman sauna, and a menu of massage treatments. The hotel, perched on a hilltop covered by junipers, olive trees, and white granite boulders, is a few kilometers inland from the Costa Smeralda, and a 10- to 15-minute drive from some prime beaches. No children under 12 are permitted.

Beguilingly comfortable guest rooms set on lovely grounds—where gardeners go quietly about their business—along with a small but charming spa and a well-regarded restaurant make this historical hotel south of Perugia worth a stay. For memorable ablutions, take advantage of the huge showerheads, commissioned from a Florentine artist. The hotel's excellent restaurant, the Pantagruel, has a wine list with more than 500 labels.

Awash in white with vibrant pops of color, this family-run boutique property that hugs the Malfa hillside defines barefoot chic. A stay here—with its panoramic sea views, infinity pool, stylishly curated furnishings and artwork, and hospitality as warm as the Mediterranean sun—feels like a visit to a friend's impeccably appointed seaside villa. 

Proprietor Antonio di Resta shows his impeccable sense of style and love of all things French in a lovely little bed-and-breakfast just a few steps from the Duomo. Both mansarded rooms have been eclectically and painstakingly decorated with treasures found in markets both in Italy and Provence (among other places). Floors are hardwood, and the sheets on the amazingly comfortable beds are linen. The small sitting room provides a perfect place to unwind, and the little kitchen up a flight of stairs provides city views. Breakfast is served just down the street at Mon Café, the café and bistro owned by the B&B. If two couples, or a family, are traveling, both rooms can be rented, and the public rooms become yours.

This exquisitely restored and furnished Art Nouveau palazzo is perhaps the most improbable hotel on the entire island of Sicily: it sits in the heart of Montallegro, a humble agricultural town with not many tourist highlights, yet the Briuccia and its fine-dining restaurant are special enough to deserve consideration as your main base for exploring this part of the island. It’s an easy driving distance of Agrigento, Scala dei Turchi, and Torre Salsa, and inland, you’ll find unspoiled landscapes where pointed peaks rise above undulating hills planted with olive and almond groves. With beautiful wallpapers, wooden staircases, beamed ceilings, encaustic tiled floors, and antique furniture, rugs, and mirrors, Briuccia is a little world of its own. The former courtyard has been transformed into a winter garden, where dinner and breakfast are served. There are just five rooms, the highlight being the suite with its own terrace (and hydromassage bath) on the top floor. Owner/chef Damiano Ferraro also runs cooking classes for guests. For breakfast, guests are presented with an elegant platter of seasonal fruit, yogurt, and delicious sweet and savory Sicilian morsels.

Set in an aristocratic 18th-century house in the center of the borgo antico and near Purità Beach, the Relais Corte Palmieri has been tastefully renovated to meet modern standards while preserving its frescoes, mosaics, antique doors, and other historical features. Soft pastel shades prevail, though no two rooms are alike. The roof garden affords spectacular views, and the spa offers massage and reflexology treatments.

A refined and comfortable country house offers numerous sitting rooms with terra-cotta floors and attractive stonework, as well as wood-beamed guest rooms filled with simple wooden furnishings and handwoven rugs. The grounds, flanked by vineyards and olive trees, are equally inviting, with lawns, terraces, and a pool. The Ristorante Vignale serves excellent wines and local specialties like cinghiale in umido con vin cotto (wild boar stew flavored with wine). 

Ideally positioned on the edge of Bergamo Alta, a stone's throw from the old town's delightful shops and restaurants, this ultramodern luxury hotel nods to its historic location by incorporating Roman ruins found during construction into the restaurant and bar. The stylish black-and-white guest rooms, some with terraces overlooking the valley below, include rain showers (some also have oversize tubs), Moulton Brown toiletries, and Nespresso coffee makers. The small yet sophisticated spa includes a sauna, steam room, and salt relaxation room—perfect for chilling out after a day wandering Bergamo's medieval streets.

The first luxury hotel in Piedmont, opened in 2002 inside a 17th-century monastery, is still one of the most extravagant places to stay in the region, with a 10,764-square-foot spa, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a Michelin-star restaurant. Guest rooms feature vaulted ceilings, and some boast fireplaces and terraces. The fabulous spa includes salt pools, a salt cave, and a hammam, plus there’s a heated outdoor pool and a gym in a separate building. They also offer wine therapy, with a bath and sauna inside repurposed Barolo wine barrels. The Michelin-starred restaurant Guido da Costigliole occupies the former cellars in the basement, while the more casual Origini Bistrot offers dishes with ingredients grown in their own gardens.

You may be surprised to learn that this now delightfully peaceful and elegant retreat—with a luxurious spa and swimming pool, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills—was once home to the Inquisition in the 16th century. Some rooms are in cells that monks once occupied, but they are far from the austere chambers of yesteryear. A splendid buffet breakfast awaits you in the morning, and the hotel's restaurant offers finely prepared Piedmontese cuisine in the evening.

Inside a 14th-century manor house 9 km (6 miles) southeast of Todi, this elegant hotel sits adjacent to working vineyards (don't forget to sample the Todini wines) and features such welcome amenities as a spa, outdoor pool, and gym. Good-size rooms, with beamed ceilings and stenciled wall patterns, have a rustic country feel. Dine on Umbrian cuisine at the in-house restaurant while enjoying vineyard panoramas. The spa features special treatments using wine and truffle extracts, as well as a large range of massages, a Turkish bath, and a Jacuzzi.

Deep in the countryside beyond Polizzi, this resort offers a little luxury amid its idyllic natural surroundings, with unfussy, well-maintained rooms in various sizes plus delicious locally sourced food at the excellent on-site restaurant.

Designed and run by charming Torino couple Cinzia and Dario, this stone-built former seminary turned chic, peaceful retreat near seaside Sampieri has rustic yet sophisticated rooms, panoramic terraces, and a gorgeous pool. The cozy social hub lounge/bar/dining area opens onto a large terrace with comfy loungers overlooking cacti- and olive tree-dotted gardens and pool, with the countryside and shimmering sea beyond.

For hip, design-focused lodging with a friendly feel and prime location right next to the Galleria and around the corner from the Duomo, you can’t do much better than the city's outpost from Spanish hotel chain Room Mate. Conceived by Milan designer Patricia Urquiola, rooms come in a range of sizes, all with a whimsical color scheme of bright greens, oranges, and blues along with mod furnishings including desks and plush couches. The airy modern lobby lined with art books invites lingering, and the enthusiastic staff are full of advice on Milan attractions. Amenities include a small 24-hour gym, sauna, and Turkish bath; a well-stocked breakfast buffet is available for an extra charge.

This estate, one of the largest still in private hands in Tuscany, was purchased at the beginning of this century and meticulously converted into a second-to-none resort that incorporates a medieval borgo (village) and surrounding farmhouses and has luxurious suites, as well as opulent three- to five-bedroom villas, each with its own pool. There are two on-site restaurants, one formal, the other casual, where cooking lessons are also offered. The highly acclaimed, 18-hole golf course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, is open only to members of the golf club and hotel guests.

This oasis has stunning views of the Marina Corricella, with its terrace overlooking the pretty fishing village. The whitewashed rooms are tastefully furnished in bohemian style, with wicker tables and chairs, and the ground floor restaurant Il Pescatore, with outdoor seating on the dock, is open to nonguests. Book early, as this is one of the best hotels on the island. 

If you need somewhere to lay your head after a day of visiting the nearby wineries, this ultramodern property near Lake Caldero, owned by the Moser family, has beautiful views, an expansive spa, a private beach area on the lake, and its own vineyards. The contemporary rooms with wood floors and detailing all have balconies overlooking the lake, vineyards, or garden; some include private infrared saunas in the bathrooms. The restaurant serves local cuisine with Mediterranean flair, or sample meats, cheese, and wine in the charming stone wine cellar. The nearly 39,000-square-foot spa includes an outdoor pool (heated between March and October), an adults-only indoor-outdoor pool, a kids’ pool, whirlpool, steam room, and several saunas, including a lakeside sauna open from November to January. Try the wines from the hotel’s own winery, Mosel Winery, or beers from their microbrewery.

In the small, charming town of Linguaglossa, this boutique property located in a former palazzo offers a very tranquil retreat, with rooms awash in white and lots of natural light. In common rooms, you can still see the restored frescoed ceilings of the original structure. 

Walking through the heavy bronze sculpted door of the Sikelia is a step into an utterly luxurious retreat, where time stands still and the stresses and cares of the world evaporate. With just twenty exquisitely curated suites, it is ideal for anyone who wants to escape the world and be pampered. With soft gray walls, reinstated floors, and divine linens in shades of gray, cream, pale lemon, and smoky lilac, rooms are therapy for the eyes as well as the body. Bathroom products are Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès. The grounds are shaded with palms, with a beautiful pool and elegant spaces for breakfast or an evening aperitif (with drinks accompanied by crisp-fried caper leaves and sun-blush tomatoes). There is a menu for pillows and sheets (linen or cotton), and staff are trained to note guest preferences at the first breakfast so that future breakfasts can be tailored to their tastes. In summer, cocktails are served on the roof. Boat trips available on the hotel boat.

Originally opened by César Ritz in 1894, this grande dame has a Belle Epoque lobby filled with classic and contemporary art, a ballroom with painstakingly restored ceiling frescoes, and an intimate library where you can sip a cup of tea or something stronger. Rooms and suites feature a crisp neutral color palette (either powder blue or cinnamon) and mix furniture in the Empire, Regency, and Louis XV styles.

Whimsical design details evoking the Venetian landscape abound in this elegant, contemporary hotel constructed from five historic palazzi with phenomenal views onto the Grand Canal. Lovely guest rooms reflect the colors of the city at either dawn or dusk, and include such details as bed headboards echoing the curve of the gondolas and patterns on the bathroom mirrors reminiscent of Murano glass; some feature large furnished terraces with views of the canal and Santa Maria della Salute. Grey-and-white marble bathrooms include walk-in showers; some also have deep soaking tubs. Gio's Restaurant serves Venetian and Italian dishes, or try a seasonally changing cocktail indoors or out at one of the two bars, the St. Regis Bar or the Arts Bar. The compact yet well-stocked fitness room is open 24 hours a day, and spa suites are available for massages and facials.

With its own private farm, Tenuta Cammarana offers a full package of authentic Sicilian cooking, sumptuous accommodations, and a spa and pool on-site to relax in away from the sometimes packed streets of Ragusa. The rooms have been tastefully restored using painstakingly sourced furniture. Extra services like dinner, tours, and bespoke packages can be ordered in advance. The strategic location of Tenuta Cammarana means that it is equidistant from Ragusa and Modica, making it an ideal base for touring the area.

Dating from the mid–19th century and set amid one of southern Italy's largest spas (the spot where Giuseppe Garibaldi bathed is conserved in a corner), this hotel is believed to have started the "thermal tourism" movement; as you'd expect, the decor is sybaritic, with hypercolorful mosaic columns, gilded Empire-style furniture, and lots of Las Vegas–ian glitz. The staff is ready to pamper you (and nonguests) with every kind of beauty treatment imaginable, and you can top it all off in the open-air roof pool, surrounded by Ischia's rich vegetation.

In the vicinity of Parco di Monte Claro, about a 15-minute taxi or bus ride from Cagliari's center, this trendy hotel offers contemporary styling and upscale guest rooms in a 15-floor circular tower with sweeping city views. What feels like a grand business-hotel lobby leads to a full-service bistro, restaurant, and sunken bar defined by a striking upside-down cone, beyond which a partially covered outdoor courtyard is decked out with pools, giant plant pots, and seating areas. The 207 spacious, soundproof rooms are impeccably designed with Philippe Starck furnishings and equipped with modern bathrooms. Guests can work out in the gym and receive discounted massages and beauty treatments, while the TSpa (closed Monday) offers 90-minute sessions in a hydrotherapy pool, a Finnish sauna, and a Turkish steam bath for €29. Friendly and attentive staff serve excellent breakfasts, refreshments, and international cuisine year-round, making this lively hotel a popular gathering spot for locals.

Bellosguardo (meaning "beautiful view") is perched atop a hill minutes from the viale, and reached via a narrow road dotted with olive trees. The reception area has soaring ceilings with frescoes by Francavilla (1553–1615). Guest rooms are simple and pleasing. Proprietor Signor Franchetti keeps a small menagerie on the grounds (including donkeys, rabbits, and chickens), and maintains a beautiful, peaceful garden, to which guests have access.

Hardwood floors, vibrant wallpaper, extensive original artwork, and spacious rooms are the hallmarks of this charming boutique property. On the ground floor, there's a small shop full of stylish housewares that feels like a photo stylist's prop closet. And though the property is located on one of the city's principal streets, the heavy windows ensure a good night's sleep. Two of the rooms have private terraces.