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3 Rooms
Milan, Italy
”Last spring, Sozzani designed and opened her first hotel at 10 Corso Como. Not that anyone would have known. Hidden...” More
Adler Thermae Spa Resort
Siena, Italy
”Relax in one of Tuscany's thermal baths at this Bagno Vignori spa complete with an updated image, sleek rooms, and...” More
Albergo al Sole
Asolo
”You can walk to everything you want to see in Asolo from the Albergo al Sole...” More
Albergo Altavilla
Bianzone
”Who would suspect that Albergo Altavilla, a modest pensione in the quiet village of Bianzone, near Tirano, houses some of...” More
Albergo delle Notarie
Reggio Emilia
”That's when the MaxMara Group founded Albergo delle Notarie, a small hotel near the company's factories in Reggio Emilia....” More
Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio
”In a nod to the city's traditions, the emphasis throughout the hotel is on local craftsmanship, from the olive-oil soaps...” More
Albergo Miramare
Positano
”A favorite with honeymooners, who prize its tranquil, out-of-the-way location off one of the steep, skinny staircases in Positano, the...” More
Albergo San Domenico
Urbino
”Set in a 14th-century monastery and 16th-century convent, facing the ducal palace....” More
Aleph
Rome
”Winning the 'wildest' category is Rome's Aleph, a heaven and hell-themed hotel by Adam Tihany. Among the witty details: hooks...” More
Alle Meraviglie
Milan, Italy
”Opened in June 2004, Alle Meraviglie could not have a more appropriate name (roughly translated, it means 'wonderland'). Its six...” More
Altro
Ardenno
”In a centuries-old palazzo, Altro has two chic rooms designed by owner Marco Gorini: think teak floors, tatami beds, sandstone...” More
Antica Locanda dei Mercanti
Milan
”The 14 rooms have radios, shelves of books, and fresh flowers, but if you ask for a television, you'll be...” More
Antico Casale di Scansano
Tuscany, Italy
”The Antico Casale di Scansano is a beautifully renovated Tuscan farmhouse two hours from Rome. The property's chef won't provide...” More
Ariston Hotel
Milan
”The 46 small but stylish rooms have fir-wood furnishings, futon mattresses, and purified, ionized air....” More
Badia a Coltibuono
”Kick your cooking skills up a notch at Tuscany's newly opened 'wine resort,' Badia a Coltibuono. The 1,000-year-old abbey in...” More
B&B S. Marco
Venice, Italy
”Just five minutes from the Piazza San Marco in the city's Catello neighborhood, this intimate B&B is an excellent choice...” More
Bauer Il Palazzo
Venice, Italy
”Quiet 18th-century property with its own Grand Canal berth, adjacent to the modern Bauer Hotel....” More
Bauer Il Palladio Hotel & Spa
Venice
”T+L visited on what might have been the chaotic first day of the new season, yet the staff was unfailingly...” More
Boccadileone Suites
Rome
”The location, a 19th-century palazzo above the Ferragamo men's store on Rome's Via Condotti, can't be beat—nor, from what we...” More
Borgo San Marco
Fasano
”Built by the Knights of Malta in the fifteenth century, San Marco was uninhabitable when I inherited it in 1981...” More
Bulgari Hotel, Milano
Milan
”The acre-wide landscaped grounds of the Bulgari Hotel, Milano are a favorite lunchtime haunt for stressed-out Milanese professionals, who find...” More
Buonanotte Garibaldi
Rome, Italy
”The inn's color-drenched rooms mix family heirlooms with Longo's own Matisse-and Kandinsky-inspired designs (bright silk bedspreads, lamps with abstract swirls)...” More
Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà
Corrubbio di Negarine, Italy
”Most of the guest-room furniture—including cartoonishly baroque headboards in crazy colors—was designed by Alessandro Mendini, whose work is housed in...” More
Cala del Porto
Maremma
”Cala del Porto's owner, Roberto Polito, whose Milan-based company is called Baglioni Hotels Group, was prescient in opening this intimate...” More
Ca Maria Adele
Venice
”At the intimate Ca Maria Adele, in a quiet corner of Italy's most intoxicating city, the only sound breaking the...” More
Ca' Pisani Hotel
Venice
”For a more intimate experience, consider Ca' Pisani, a boutique hotel with a vaguely futuristic look....” More
Capofaro Malvasia & Resort
Salvina
”A new minimalist Mediterranean resort puts the Aeolian Island of Stromboli's long-overlooked neighbor, Salvina, on the map. The 13 rooms...” More
Capri Palace Hotel & Spa
Anacapri, Italy
”Whitewashed building with panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, in the quiet village of Anacapri....” More
Carlton Hotel Baglioni
Milan
”Recently designated the hotel of the Teatro alla Scala, the Carlton Hotel Baglioni offers the exclusive chance to dine at...” More
Casa Angelina
Praiano
”In the Amalfi Coast's first design hotel, Philippe Starck furniture and colorful Murano-glass sculptures pop against white surfaces but don't...” More
Casa Banzo
Rome
”A dramatic entrance hall terra-cotta urns, marble floor leads to three light-filled bedrooms that combine antiques, creamy linens, and framed...” More
Casa Guidi
Florence
”The Browning shrine seemed a fitting finale for our tour (and a destination for a future one). Not all of...” More
Casa Howard Florence
Florence, Italy
”Casa Howard in Florence has custom-packaged pomegranate and mint soaps from the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy—which happens to be right...” More
Casa Howard
Rome
”Affordable design hotel a short taxi ride from Testaccio and Esquilino...” More
Ca' Sette
Possagno
”Design die-hards can overnight 12 miles down the road at the Ca' Sette, a classic-meets-contemporary villa-hotel that had a makeover...” More
Castelletto di Montebenichi
Bucine
”It's 20 miles from Arezzo, but the antiques-filled Castelletto di Montebenichi is one of the province's best hotels....” More
Castello del Nero
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Italy
”Designed by Alain Mertens (interior designer to Madonna and Sting), the 12th-century former nobleman's residence has Philippe Starck Ghost chairs...” More
Castello di Cafaggio
Impruneta
”Alternatively, opt for a B&B such as the affordable Castello di Cafaggio, which also sells wine and award-winning olive oil....” More
Castello di Casole
Casole d'Elsa (Siena)
”Surrounded by lush vineyards and olive groves, these 19 restored farmhouses are a mix of modern and traditional...” More
Castello di Galeazza
Galeazza di Crevalcore
”I had the best vacation of my life last summer, at a 14th-century castle north of Bologna called Castello di...” More
Castello di Spaltenna
Florence and Tuscany
”This medieval castle has a bell tower dating back to the year 1000. The courtyard is a lovely spot for...” More
Castello di Verduno
Verduno
”The enormous baroque rooms of this shabby-chic castle on a hill south of Alba go a long way toward helping...” More
Castello di Vicarello
Cinigiano
”On a hard-to-find hilltop with views over olive groves and vineyards and rolling hills, the 12th-century Castello di Vicarello is...” More
Rome Cavalieri
Rome, Italy
”There are no toga-clad waiters serving your dog grapes...” More
Ca' Zen
”The rooms are sentimental repositories of hourglass slipper chairs, pious imagery, flouncy dressing tables, and blackamoors proffering trays of musty...” More
Château Les Bains
Valdidentro-Bormio
”The rooms at the spa hotel Château Les Bains are furnished with early-19th-century pieces....” More
Club Cala Madonna
Lampedusa
”La Calandra, a cliffside hotel right next door, is almost as attractive, as is Club Cala Madonna, a former private...” More
Communicart
”This Florence-based agency has a roster of 100 Tuscan villas. Well-connected owner Veronica Ficcarelli goes out of her way to...” More
The Continentale
Florence
”7-story building and medieval tower with cutting-edge design (bleached-oak floors, all-white décor), owned by the Ferragamo family, just off the...” More
Daphne Inn
Rome, Italy
”Details include Bisazza mosaics on the walls and offbeat artworks hanging above the beds. Each room comes with a cell...” More
DD.724 Hotel
Venice
”A splendid new boutique hotel smack between the Accademia and the Guggenheim....” More
Don Arcangelo all'Olmo
Carruba, Carruba
”Don Arcangelo all'Olmo, a recently renovated, centuries-old family compound situated amid 200 acres of lemon groves set on a ridge...” More
Doppio Zero
Rome
”A popular hangout in the newly trendy Ostiense area. The name, a reference to a type of baking flour, reveals...” More
Duomo Hotel
Rimini, Italy
”Much hyped and long delayed, Ron Arad’s first hotel opens in Rimini....” More
El Mosaico del Sol
Lampedusa
”We settled on El Mosaico del Sol, which rents rustic-modern rooms with kitchenettes by the night and has a swimming...” More
Es Hotel
Rome
”The seventh-floor rooftop aerie at Rome's urban-cool Es Hotel is the location of choice whenever the fashion crowd wants to...” More
Excelsior Palace Hotel
Palermo
”The rooms are well-appointed and breakfast is included...” More
Exedra
Rome
”At the end of a hectic, culture-packed day, the extravagant foyer of the 239-room Exedra (ostrich-leather armchairs; fringed damask sofas)...” More
Forestiera Monforte
Milan
”A fashion-forward bed-and-breakfast that’s perfectly suited to this city....” More
Four Seasons Hotel, Firenze
Florence, Italy
”Forget peanuts and M&M’s. We scoured the globe for great in-room treats that really give you a sense of where...” More
Four Seasons Hotel, Milan
Milan, Italy
”Converted 15th-century convent with courtyard in the city's fashion district....” More
Gallery Hotel Art
Florence
”Sleek Ferragamo-owned 7-story hotel with public spaces that double as an art gallery, near the Ponte Vecchio; sister property to...” More
Golden Palace
Turin
”Central Turin's first true five-star hotel is scheduled to open this month....” More
Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli
Gargnano
”Opulent 19th-century villa (meticulously restored in 2001) and guesthouses at the lake's western end....” More
Grand Hotel Baglioni
Bologna, Italy
”The 109-room Grand Hotel Baglioni exemplifies Baglioni's traditional style: Murano glass chandeliers sprouting from the ceilings, acres of marble, a...” More
Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi
Valdidentro-Bormio
”The Valtellina's elite heaved a collective sigh of relief when the historic Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi reopened in December 2003...” More
The Grand Hotel Continental
Siena
”The Grand Hotel Continental, is in a frescoed palazzo. Or choose the Castelletto di Montebenichi. The Chianti and Siena portions...” More
Grand Hotel dei Castelli
Sestri Levante
”Growing up in Sestri Levante in the shadow of the Grand Hotel dei Castelli is like growing up in Manhattan...” More
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Sorrento, Italy
”3 adjoining 19th-century buildings on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius....” More
Grand Hotel
Florence
”One difference between the Grand and the Excelsior is the difference between grand and grandiose. That's not a dig at...” More
Grand Hotel Miramare
”Turn-of-the-20th-century hotel with landscaped grounds, outside Portofino....” More
Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi
Rome
”Cate Blanchett was on the Campo de' Fiori, Anjelica Huston was at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, and Willem...” More
Grand Hotel Quisisana
Capri, Italy
”19th-century Neoclassical building with 5 acres of pools and gardens, a 3-minute walk from the main square....” More
Grand Hotel Santa Domitilla
Ponza
”And fortunately, the advantages of its resistance to change outweigh the drawbacks—some of which were on immediate display when we...” More
Grand Hotel Sitea
Turin
”For years the city's top traditional grand hotel....” More
Grand Hotel Timeo
Taormina
”19th-century hotel next to the Greek Theater and facing Mount Etna; guests have access to the beach of sister property...” More
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi
Sestri Levante
”The Balbi was built in the early 17th century for the Brignole doges of Genoa. The marble statue on the...” More
Grand Hotel Villa Medici
Florence, Italy
”Charming, historic palazzo with 18th-century décor, close to the train station....” More
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Lake Como, Italy
”Family-run 19th-century villa hotel (and spa), in Lake Como's most picturesque village....” More
The Gray
Milan
”Wild is indeed the word for the Guido Ciompi design (he's best known for Gucci boutiques), with its splashes of...” More
Hotel Hassler
Rome
”Century-old palace beside the Spanish Steps at the top of the Pincian Hill....” More
The HB hotel
Jesolo Pineta
”A 45-minute boat-and-cab trip from St. Mark's Square, in the seaside resort town of Jesolo, the HB hotel is an...” More
Hotel Al Ponte Antico
Venice
”...10 opulent rooms with Murano glass chandeliers...” More
Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo
Venice, Italy
”This affordable hotel offers 10 opulent rooms with Murano glass chandeliers and wood-beamed ceilings. The best part, the property is...” More
Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina
San Cassiano
”Though snow streaks the craggy contours of the surrounding Dolomite Alps until midsummer, no one feels the cold at this...” More
Hotel Bagni Vecchi
Valdidentro-Bormio
”Across the park from the Bagni Nuovi, its medieval sister property, Hotel Bagni Vecchi, has 16 rooms with striped stone...” More
Hotel Bambolo
Castagneto Carducci
”The friendly, family-run Hotel Bambolo is an excellent value....” More
Bauer Hotel
Venice, Italy
”1940's-era hotel connected to Bauer Il Palazzo (see next listing), just off St. Mark's Square. ...” More
Hotel Bernini Palace
Florence
”Giuseppe Massa, who until recently was the general manager of the hotel, welcomed me. 'We want you to feel this...” More
Hotel Cala di Volpe
”...the most famous (if not the best) hotel on the island...” More
Hotel Caruso
Ravello, Italy
”Travelers typically add the Amalfi coast hilltop hamlet of Ravello to an itinerary only after trips to nearby Positano and...” More
Hotel Castello di Sinio
Sinio
”A luxurious base camp for exploring Le Langhe, run by a knowledgeable American couple with a passion for the food...” More
Hotel Cellai
Florence
”Housed in a well-located 18th-century building, the Cellai is one of the last family-run hotels in Florence. Staff members do...” More
Hotel Certosa di Maggiano
Siena
”14th-century monastery with elegant period interiors....” More
Hotel Corona d'Oro 1890
Bologna
”Once the home of a 15th-century noble family, the Hotel Corona d'Oro 1890 still maintains its medieval wooden portico (most...” More
Hotel Danieli
Venice, Italy
”Trio of buildings (including a 14th-century palazzo) on the water's edge, near the Bridge of Sighs....” More
Hôtel de la Poste
Cortina d'Ampezzo
”Opened in 1835 as a stop for mail coaches, this hotel blends Belle Epoque grandeur with a chalet feel....” More
Hotel della Baia
Ischia, Italy
”On the volcanic island of Ischia—famous for its hot springs and therapeutic mud—and outside the small town of Lacco Ameno...” More
Hotel de Russie
Rome
”19th-century palazzo between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps....” More
Hotel don Serafino
Ragusa Ibla
”In the Baroque town of Ragusa Ibla, we stayed at the Hotel don Serafino, which has 10 limestone-walled rooms chiseled...” More
Hotel Eden
Rome
”Serves an Alsatian choucroute and an ethereal passion-fruit gratin....” More
Hotel Emilia
Ancona
”The spare interiors, punctuated by Achille Castiglioni lights, and the 1970's structures that look like they might have been built...” More
Hotel Excelsior Napoli
Naples
”A 1908 building with antiques-filled rooms and views of the bay and the volcano....” More
Hotel Fortino Napoleonico
Portofino
”A converted fortress, with a swimming pool, a garden, and endless curving beaches in front and on either side....” More
Hotel Greif
Bolzano
”Musicians Classical pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and orchestra director Zubin Mehta check into suite 211 at Hotel Greif, in Bolzano, near...” More
Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Venice, Italy
”Renaissance palazzo with old-world atmosphere, overlooking the Grand Canal....” More
Hotel Helvetia & Bristol
Florence, Italy
”The hotel's complete lack of interest in anything chichi or gratuitously up-to-date extends to the 67 guest rooms, which are...” More
Hotel Le Corti
Grosotto
”'In the village of Grosotto, near Tirano, Hotel Le Corti is simple, stylish, and well run.'...” More
Hotel Londra Palace
Venice, Italy
”Historic, centrally located palazzo with original 19th-century furnishings and 100 windows overlooking the lagoon. ...” More
Hotel Lungarno
Florence, Italy
”Antiques-filled Medieval tower and later addition, steps from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno; sister property to Gallery Hotel Art....” More
Hotel Michael
Monte Sant'angelo
”This hotel, with its comfortable beds, is convenient and economical. Rooms are basic, but breakfast on the terrace is astounding:...” More
Hotel Monna Lisa
Florence
”Waking up in my $170 room at the Hotel Monna Lisa , I'm well aware that I've already used up...” More
Hotel Novecento
Bologna
”The two-year-old Hotel Novecento is the spot for fans of modern design who crave crisp lines and bold colors....” More
Hotel Piranesi
Rome, Italy
”The 32 rooms—favored by artists and writers—are refined and unassuming, and the city's best antiques and art galleries are right...” More
Hotel Raya
Panarea
”The 30-room property is snuggled on Panarea, one of the Aeolian Islands, north of Sicily. Since there's no airport, most...” More
Hotel Real Fini San Francesco
Modena, Italy
”A 30-room complex owned by the Fini family, whose global food empire (starting with dried tortellini) began in Modena. ...” More
Hotel Relais Borgo San Felice
”Wine estate and village (Romanesque, Medieval, and 19th-century buildings), in Chianti country....” More
Hotel Santa Caterina
Amalfi
”5 family-run Belle Époque villas a few minutes from town; an all-suite wing opens this spring....” More
Hotel Savoy
Florence, Italy
”Neoclassical building on the Piazza della Repubblica, near the Duomo....” More
Hotel Splendido
Portofino, Italy
”More than a few VIP's (the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Catherine Deneuve) have signed the visitor's book at this...” More
Hotel Straf
Milan
”Milan With its cement walls, slate floors, and scratched mirrors, the Hotel Straf—right by the duomo—resembles a building site more...” More
Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo
Florence
”I really like the Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo in Florence....” More
Hotel Touring
Carpi
”Forty years later, his daughter Anna, the brains behind the Blumarine label, reopened the 68-room Hotel Touring as a steel-and-aluminum-clad...” More
Hotel Villa Beccaris
Monforte d'Alba
”A beautiful (if somewhat soulless) 18th-century compound perched above Monforte. But beware: the bell in the adjacent cathedral sounds on...” More
Hotel Villa Cipriani
Asolo, Italy
”Hidden behind a high wall on the edge of town, Villa Cipriani is rather fuddy-duddy, a quality I actually admire...” More
Hotel Villa La Principessa
Lucca, Italy
”This property was once owned by Castruccio Castracani (the Luccan general said to have been the model for Machiavelli's ideal...” More
Hotel Villa La Vedetta
Florence
”An 18-room hotel in a beautifully restored 19th-century villa on Piazzale Michelangelo, overlooking the city. The restaurant, Onice, earned a...” More
Il Borgo
Montalcino, Italy
”In Montalcino, relax by the pool at Castello Banfi’s 14-room hotel in a 19th-century building restored to gorgeous effect by...” More
Il Cannito
Paestum, Italy
”Ensconced in the hills above Paestum is Il Cannito, a four-room bed-and-breakfast opened in 2006 by Anna Maria Barlotti Gorga...” More



