82 Unique Hotels in Italy

Located in Tuscany, the Belmond Castello di Casole offers guests the rare opportunity to enjoy the comforts of a restored Italian castle in the Italian countryside. The castle dates back to the end of the 10th century when it was originally built and named ‘Querceto Villa‘. With 39 suites, ranging …

Set in a restored 17th-century Italian monastery property, this breathtaking clifftop hotel is flourished with four levels of gardens, lush landscaping, lounge chairs, and stunning views of the Amalfi Coast. Each of the 20 rooms and suites has been individually designed with furniture hand-picked by the owner, Bianca, throughout her …

Set on the river near the Ponte Vecchio, this upscale hotel in Florence, Italy, is just a short distance from the Giardino Di Boboli and the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum at the Palazzo Spini Feroni. The 59 rooms and 14 suites in Hotel Lungarno are softened by the beautiful light and …

Located in Milan’s city center, the Hotel Principe di Savoia is flawlessly elegant and has been home to many international travelers since the 1920s. Rooms are lavishly decorated with rich gold tones and deep red, purple and blue accents. The hotel has long become one of Milan's Landmarks and was …

Hotel Su Gologone is located in the Barbagia region of Sardinia, an area that is both rugged and refined. Engulfed by the local flora, the red geraniums and prickly pears are the perfect backdrops against which the hotel contrasts its theme of culture, art, and tradition. The hotel embodies the …

Schöne Aussicht or Bella Vista (“beautiful view” in English) are not just empty names. The views from this mountain refuge are truly stunning and completely wild. Located in Val Senales in South Tyrol, the hotel is surrounded by nothing but glaciers and mountain peaks. Of course, it’s not that easy …

Perfectly positioned along the Rimini Riviera, the i-SUITE hotel offers breathtaking views of the iconic coastline of the Adriatic Sea. This five-star hotel features an ultra-modern design concept that is entirely comprised of suite accommodations. The attention to detail and simple elegance create a haven that allows you to drift …

Located on Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau, the Alpe di Siusi, the Alpina Dolomites Lodge is a spectacular getaway. This isn’t your ordinary ski lodge, however. Instead, the Alpina Dolomites prides itself on being a wellness hotel with pure and pristine mountain air. In fact, the hotel’s philosophy is rooted in …

Are you an expert skier looking for an exclusive ski resort? Have you imagined soaring through the snow with backdrops of a stunning alpine meadow? Prefer to stay in, soak in the pool and drink some cioccolata calda? No matter your preference, Adler Lodge, located in Italy’s Alpe di Siusi, …

Set overlooking the picture-perfect Italian Riviera, with its luxury yachts bobbing in the crystal blue waters, Belmond Hotel Splendido is conveniently located next to Italy’s Portofino Harbor. Made up of 67 rooms and suites, the Belmond, once a 16th-century monastery rests on a steep, rugged hill overlooking the water. Past …

Two hours from Milan and Venice, you’ll find the Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli, built in 1892 on the western shore of Lake Garda (Italy’s largest lake)! A short walk from the center of the small town of Gargnano, this elegant peach-colored hotel in a neo-Gothic villa is a bit …

Location, location, location! The Gritti Palace Venice is a 15th-century palazzo located along Italy’s Grand Canal, looking across the water to Santa Maria Della Salute, a gorgeous church, and the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, home to the Guggenheim Museum. All 61 rooms and 21 suites at the Gritti Palace are …

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, this gorgeous seafront hotel. Once an ancient Roman villa turned nunnery, the Angiolieri is now a beautiful restored 18th-century hotel that continues to maintain the feel of a private home. Peppered with both antique and contemporary furnishings, the Angiolieri offers guests plush and comfortable rooms. The …

Centrally located and just a three-minute walk from Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most famous squares, this refined 10-suite hotel is set in a townhouse dating back to the 16th century. Each suite is decorated in a mix of vintage and modern pieces; some suites even have balconies with wonderful …

Built in 1897 by Federico Fioroni, the Grand Hotel Savoia is a 5-star hotel based in the center of Genoa, Italy. The hotel is hard to miss with its bright pink and white exterior, and it’s just a hop skip and a jump from the train station. Each of the …

Located north of Naples in the Italian mountain village of Prata Sannita, the Million Donkey Hotel is made up of just three rooms and one bathroom. The name “Million Donkey Hotel” honors the many 'workhorses' who donated their time and energy, making this project possible in the first place. This …

In a beautiful city made up of 118 small islands, there are plenty of wonderful accommodations to choose from. But if you want a truly unique experience in Venice, the Aman Venice - Grand Canal Hotel is the perfect spot. Situated in a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, the …

With over 450 palaces and 177 canals, Venice is a beautiful city in Italy, and the accommodations at the Belmond are fit to match. Located at the tip of Giudecca Island, this hotel offers a complimentary 24-hour boat service to transport guests to and from Piazzetta San Marco (St Mark’s …

Are you looking to spend a night or two in a space-age capsule that appears to be teetering off the edge of a cliff? Set 9,300 feet (2,835 meters) above sea level on the Frebouze Glacier in the Mont Blanc massif in Italy, Bivacco Gervasutti, named after the Turin-born Alpine …

At the top of this medieval tower, you will find your dramatic bedroom. Have you seen how high the ceiling is? The candles, the stone walls, the exquisite hardwood furnishings, this is just sexy. And historical too. Sexy and historical – not too often, you get those two things together. …