The best luxury hotels in Italy

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Ortea Palace

A magnificent 5-star hotel set within a restored 1920s palazzo on the Ortigia waterfront, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection.

"The only 5-star Autograph Collection hotel in Syracuse, occupying a stunning palazzo directly on the seafront with rooftop dining and panoramic views of the harbour."

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Palazzo Artemide

A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member in the heart of Ortigia, where antique grandeur meets refined modernity in a beautifully restored palazzo.

"Part of the prestigious VRetreats collection and Small Luxury Hotels of the World, offering an authentic and elegant Sicilian experience in historic Ortigia."

Noto

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Seven Rooms Villadorata

A refined 7-room aristocratic residence within an 18th-century palazzo on Noto's Corso Vittorio Emanuele, offering an authentic taste of Sicilian nobility.

"Housed in the Palazzo Nicolaci di Villadorata, one of the most important Baroque palaces in Sicily, this exclusive hotel lets guests live as Sicilian princes."

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Dimora Santagatha

A meticulously restored 7-room palazzo in upper Noto, listed in the Michelin Guide, blending contemporary design with centuries of Sicilian history.

"Michelin Guide-listed boutique hotel where modern design meets historic Sicilian craftsmanship, offering an oasis of privacy and elegance in baroque Noto."

Taormina

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Four Seasons San Domenico Palace

A 15th-century Dominican monastery transformed into one of Italy's most iconic luxury hotels, perched on a cliff with sweeping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

"Former Dominican convent with centuries of history, home to Michelin-starred Principe Cerami restaurant, and one of Four Seasons' most exclusive Mediterranean properties."

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Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo

Taormina's first hotel, opened in 1873, offering front-row views of the Greek Theatre and Mount Etna from its legendary literary terrace.

"The original grand hotel of Taormina, a Belmond icon where writers and artists have gathered for over 150 years. Home to Otto Geleng, one of Sicily's finest Michelin-starred restaurants."

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The Ashbee Hotel

An intimate 5-star boutique hotel set in a Liberty-style villa designed by Charles Robert Ashbee, member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

"Architectural gem designed by the famous Arts and Crafts architect, offering an intimate and refined alternative to Taormina's grand hotels."

Capri

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Jumeirah Capri Palace

Legendary 5-star hotel in Anacapri renowned for its world-class medical spa, contemporary art collection, and Michelin-starred dining at Il Riccio.

"Home to the famous Capri Beauty Farm medical spa and Il Riccio beach club with Michelin-starred dining, a true icon of Mediterranean luxury hospitality."

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Hotel Caesar Augustus

A Relais & Châteaux clifftop retreat in Anacapri with one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the Mediterranean, 300 metres above the sea.

"Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award winner and Forbes Travel Guide rated, this family-owned gem offers an unrivalled vantage point over the Bay of Naples."

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J.K. Place Capri

An ultra-exclusive boutique hotel on the Marina Grande waterfront, designed as an intimate private residence with impeccable Italian style.

"Part of the iconic J.K. Place collection, this intimate hideaway feels like staying at a wealthy friend's private Capri home, with bespoke service and refined design."

Lake Como

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Passalacqua

Ranked #4 in the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 and former #1, this 18th-century villa on Lake Como's shores is the pinnacle of Italian hospitality.

"Built for Count Andrea Lucini-Passalacqua, this 24-room estate set within cascading gardens embodies the refined art of Italian idleness with all-inclusive luxury."

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Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

A secluded lakeside sanctuary set within a beautifully restored 18th-century villa, offering Mandarin Oriental's signature refined hospitality.

"Nestled in a private botanical garden in Blevio, this intimate retreat combines Asian-inspired wellness with the timeless elegance of Lake Como."

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Grand Hotel Tremezzo

An Art Nouveau palace on the shores of Lake Como since 1910, with a legendary floating pool and views of Bellagio across the water.

"Over a century of grand hospitality, featuring the iconic floating pool on the lake, T Spa, and three restaurants including the acclaimed L'Aria."

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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

The only 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio, occupying a magnificent neoclassical villa at the tip of the promontory where Como's two branches meet.

"A grand dame of Lake Como hospitality since 1873, offering unparalleled views from the most iconic position on the lake, with frescoed ceilings and formal gardens."

Portofino

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Splendido, A Belmond Hotel

The legendary hilltop hotel overlooking Portofino's harbour, a timeless symbol of Italian Riviera glamour frequented by Hollywood stars since the 1950s.

"Perhaps the most iconic hotel on the Italian Riviera, where Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and countless luminaries have stayed. The panoramic terrace is unforgettable."

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Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel

Belmond's intimate boutique sister hotel right on Portofino's famous piazzetta, offering a front-row seat to the village's legendary harbour life.

"The only luxury hotel directly on Portofino's piazzetta, recently redesigned with a nautical-chic aesthetic and featuring the acclaimed Chuflay restaurant."

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Eight Hotel Paraggi

An exclusive boutique hotel set in the stunning bay of Paraggi, just minutes from Portofino, with direct access to the Riviera's most beautiful private beach.

"The only hotel overlooking the crystal-clear waters of Paraggi Bay, offering an intimate beach retreat away from Portofino's bustle while remaining steps from the village."

Forte dei Marmi

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Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi

Ultra-modern 5-star hotel combining contemporary Italian design with world-class wellness, including the exclusive Egoista Spa.

"The most contemporary luxury offering in Forte dei Marmi, featuring cutting-edge design, a rooftop pool, and the award-winning Egoista Spa experience."

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Augustus Hotel & Resort

A landmark 5-star resort set within a lush private park and beachfront, offering the quintessential Forte dei Marmi luxury experience since 1930.

"An institution of Versilia hospitality, set in an elegant private park with direct beach access and a renowned spa, beloved by Italian aristocracy for generations."

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Hotel Byron

An intimate and elegant boutique hotel set in a noble seaside villa, offering refined tranquillity and one of Forte dei Marmi's most acclaimed restaurants.

"A Virtuoso-listed boutique gem where understated elegance meets Versilia's finest culinary traditions, set within a beautifully maintained seaside garden."

Amalfi Coast

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Il San Pietro di Positano

Terraces carved into the cliff just outside Positano, with a lift down to a small private beach.

"A secluded, quiet retreat known for its flowering gardens and the cooking at Zass restaurant."

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Le Sirenuse

The Pompeian-red family palazzo above Positano, now one of the most beloved hotels on the coast.

"Run by the same family for generations, with art, ceramics and a front-row view of the village."

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Caruso, A Belmond Hotel

An 11th-century palazzo high in Ravello, with its famous infinity pool suspended above the coast.

"The calm of Ravello, away from the crowds, with one of the most spectacular views in Italy."

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Hotel Santa Caterina

An Art Nouveau villa among lemon gardens on the Amalfi cliffs, with a lift down to its seawater pool.

"A historic family-owned address a short walk from the heart of Amalfi."

Costa Smeralda

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Hotel Pitrizza

Granite-and-juniper villas tucked into the rocks of Liscia di Vacca, with a pool carved from stone above the sea.

"The most intimate of the great Costa Smeralda hotels, conceived like a private home."

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Petra Segreta Resort & Spa

Stone farmhouses in the hills of San Pantaleo, overlooking the archipelago, with a spa set in the maquis.

"The more authentic side of Gallura, minutes from the Costa Smeralda beaches."

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Hotel Capriccioli

A family-run hotel right on Capriccioli beach, among granite, junipers and turquoise water.

"Direct access to one of the coast's finest beaches, in a relaxed, family atmosphere."

Venice

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Aman Venice

Aman Venice pairs Rococo artistry with contemporary interiors in Palazzo Papadopoli, with private gardens on the Grand Canal.

"A monumental Grand Canal palazzo, rare private gardens and Jean-Michel Gathy’s interiors give Aman Venice its distinctive expression of Venetian elegance."

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Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel

A Venetian retreat on Giudecca, with lagoon views, private gardens and a cinematic spirit, just five minutes by shuttle boat from St Mark’s Square.

"Its Giudecca setting combines private gardens, lagoon views and Dior Spa with easy access by boat to St Mark’s Square."

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The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel

A 15th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, once the residence of Doge Andrea Gritti, facing the dome of Santa Maria della Salute.

"Few addresses let you live inside a Doge's palazzo with the Grand Canal at your table."

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Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel

A historic Venetian address on Riva degli Schiavoni, with reimagined palazzo interiors and a rooftop terrace overlooking San Giorgio Maggiore.

"Restored Venetian palazzi, locally rooted craftsmanship and rooftop Lagoon views distinguish this historic address under Four Seasons hospitality."

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Palazzo Venart

A restored Venetian palazzo in Santa Croce, with seventeen individual rooms and suites, a garden and a private pier on the Grand Canal.

"The restored historic residence brings together individually styled rooms, a garden with a private Grand Canal pier and contemporary Lagoon cuisine at Glam."

Rome

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The St. Regis Rome

Rome's grand hotel of 1894, facing the Fountain of Acqua Felice near Piazza della Repubblica.

"Opened in 1894 by César Ritz as the Grand Hotel, it remains one of Rome's defining addresses for classic Roman grandeur."