“In Anacapri, Jumeirah Capri Palace blends whitewashed glamour with contemporary art and breeziness. Light-filled rooms and suites, some with private pools, open to Tyrrhenian views. Laze by the mosaic pool, book the Capri Medical Spa, dine at L’Olivo and Il Riccio. Steps from Monte Solaro chairlift and Blue Grotto paths.”

“On Piazza della Repubblica, Hotel Savoy pairs Renaissance address with crisp, contemporary Tuscan polish. Sunlit rooms by Olga Polizzi feel tailored; suites overlook domes and rooftops. Dine al fresco at Irene, sip in the bar, use the gym and concierge. Steps to the Duomo, Uffizi and Via de’ Tornabuoni boutiques.”

“In lakeside Menaggio, Grand Hotel Victoria marries Belle Époque bones with crisp contemporary polish. Light-filled rooms and suites open to balconies over Como. Drift between indoor-outdoor pools, a destination spa and bars and restaurants. Terraces, gardens and a private jetty set mood. Ferries to Bellagio and Varenna depart steps away.”

“Perched above Sorrento’s marina, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is a trio of 19th-century villas wrapped in citrus gardens and Belle Époque glamour. Sunlit rooms and suites overlook the Bay of Naples. Swim in the terrace pool, unwind at the spa, dine al fresco. Elevators descend to port; Piazza Tasso nearby.”

“On the Grand Canal facing Santa Maria della Salute, the Gritti Palace wraps Renaissance opulence in intimate, residential calm. Silk-lined rooms and heritage suites showcase antiques and terrazzo. Breakfast on the terrace, dine at Club del Doge, sip at Bar Longhi. Private dock; moments to La Fenice, Accademia, and San Marco.”

“On Lugano’s lakeside promenade, Hotel Splendide Royal is a Belle Époque grande dame polished for today. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with balconies, gaze over water and mountains. Dine on the panoramic terrace, sip in the bar, unwind at the spa and pool. Steps from Via Nassa, ferries, and funiculars.”

“Steps from Via Veneto, The Rome EDITION pairs travertine calm with sultry, design-led glamour. Minimalist rooms and suites feel cocooning; many overlook a lush courtyard. Swim in the rooftop pool, sip in the Punch Room, dine Mediterranean, and linger in gardens. Villa Borghese, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are close.”

“High above Portofino’s harbour, Hotel Splendido is hilltop dolce vita: pastel façades, terraced gardens, and languid Ligurian light. Rooms and suites gaze across the bay. Swim by the palm-fringed pool, book the spa, dine at La Terrazza, then wander down to the piazzetta or set off by boat to coves.”

“In Civita di Bagnoregio, Corte della Maestà occupies a restored bishop’s palace of stone arches, frescoes, and vine-draped courtyards. Art-filled suites feel intimate and timeless, with fireplaces, claw-foot baths, and valley views. Breakfasts in the garden, a library and an honesty bar set the tone—steps from lanes, viewpoints, and trails.”

“Set in a historic palazzo by Porta Venezia, Casa Cipriani Milano feels like a refined members’ club: polished wood, marble, and Milanese light. Only 15 rooms and suites, with bespoke design. Dine on the rooftop terrace, sip a Bellini, retreat to the spa and fitness. Steps from Giardini Indro Montanelli.”

“Amid Montalcino’s sunlit hills, Castello Banfi – Il Borgo occupies a restored medieval hamlet ringed by vineyards and cypress. Elegant stone-clad suites feel rustic-luxe; some with terraces. Laze by the pool, taste Brunello at the winery, dine seasonally, wander olive groves. Val d’Orcia vistas, abbeys, and hill towns unfurl nearby.”

“Above Marina Grande, J.K. Place Capri is seaside townhouse-glamour: white lacquer, navy stripes, breezy terraces. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with balconies, face the Tyrrhenian. Laze by the cliffside pool, book the spa, dine at JKitchen, linger over aperitivo. A refined, intimate perch for Capri town, beaches and boat days.”

“On the Grand Canal by Rialto, The Venice Venice Hotel occupies a revived Gothic palazzo turned contemporary art house. Sunlit rooms and suites frame domes and acqua alta’s shimmer. Dine canalside, sip on the altana terrace, then drift by vaporetto to San Marco and Dorsoduro. Conceptual, cultured, and unmistakably Venetian.”

“Amid Grosseto’s Maremma, Castello di Vicarello is a 12th-century fortress reborn as a hideaway of stone terraces, olive groves and vineyards. Hand-crafted suites feel bohemian-luxe; some with fireplaces and outdoor tubs. Laze by two pools, join cookery classes, sip estate wines. Between Siena and the Tyrrhenian, borgos and beaches beckon.”

“On Palermo’s bay beneath Monte Pellegrino, Rocco Forte’s Villa Igiea is a restored Belle Époque palazzo with frescoed salons and terraced gardens. Airy rooms frame sea or city views. Swim by the palm-fringed pool, book Irene Forte Spa, dine at Florio. Minutes to markets and Norman treasures, with marina access.”

“Above Via Veneto by Villa Borghese, Hotel Eden glows with sunlit, contemporary-classic elegance. Rooms feel serene; many gaze across domes. Dine at Michelin-starred La Terrazza, linger at Il Giardino and the polished bar, then restore at the urban spa. Steps to the Spanish Steps and Trevi, it’s Rome at ease.”

“On Lake Como’s glittering shores, Grand Hotel Tremezzo is Belle Époque romance with jaunty, sunlit swagger. Frescoed salons and citrus-bright rooms face Bellagio. Float in the floating pool, wander tiered gardens, book T Spa, dine at L’Escale and La Terrazza. Ferries, villas, and sunset promenades unfurl from the hotel’s doorstep.”

“On a quiet lane above the Piazzetta, Hotel La Minerva is Capri distilled: whitewashed arches, hand-painted tiles, terraces perfumed by bougainvillea. Sun-bright rooms gaze to the Faraglioni; suites add private solariums. Swim in the pool, linger over terrace breakfasts, then wander to Via Camerelle, the Gardens of Augustus and paths.”

“Amid Tuscany’s Montecucco vineyards, Wine Relais is a restored stone estate with sunlit suites, beamed ceilings, and terraces over rolling vines. Laze by the infinity pool, book cellar tastings and olive-oil pairings, dine seasonally, and unwind at the small spa. Near Montalcino, Mount Amiata and Sant’Antimo, it’s rustic-luxe, quietly cinematic countryside.”

“Set in a restored Gothic palazzo in Cannaregio, Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli combines lagoon-era grandeur with contemporary elegance. Frescoed salons and cloistered courtyards lead to serene rooms and suites. Arrive by water door, dine under stucco ceilings, unwind in the discreet spa—steps from Rialto, Fondaco and quiet canals.”

“Perched on Anacapri’s cliff edge, Hotel Caesar Augustus commands cinematic Bay of Naples views from terraced gardens and a clifftop pool. Airy, rooms and suites gaze to sea; many with balconies. Dine farm-to-table at La Terrazza di Lucullo, unwind at the spa. Steps from Villa San Michele and Monte Solaro.”

“On Blevio’s serene shore, Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, inhabits a neoclassical villa within botanical gardens. Airy rooms and suites face the water, many with terraces. Drift between a floating pool, expansive spa, and private boat dock. Dine lakeside, then cruise to Como or Bellagio. Elegant, restorative, effortlessly cinematic escape.”

“Perched above Positano’s labyrinth of lanes, Hotel Poseidon is sunlit Mediterranean ease: whitewashed arches, hand-painted tiles, bougainvillaea-draped terraces. Rooms and suites gaze at sea; some with private balconies. Swim in the panoramic pool, book the spa, linger over family recipes on the terrace. Steps to boutiques, beach paths, and boat launches.”

“In Positano’s heart, Le Sirenuse is a whitewashed palazzo with lemon-scented terraces and iconic sea views. Sunlit rooms flaunt Vietri tiles and private balconies. Swim in the cliffside pool, book the spa, dine at La Sponda by candlelight, sip at Franco’s Bar. Steps to the beach, boutiques, and boat launches.”

“Perched above the Ionian Sea, San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons, inhabits a former convent of cloisters, citrus gardens and terraces facing Etna. Airy rooms and suites, many with balconies or plunge pools, feel serene. Swim in the cliff-edge infinity pool, dine at Principe Cerami, and stroll to the Teatro Antico.”

“On Via del Corso near the Pantheon, Singer Palace feels like a chic private townhouse: marble, brass, and Roman light. Tailored rooms and suites, some with terraces. Breakfast on the rooftop, cocktails at sunset, and Italian dining. Steps to Trevi, Piazza Venezia, boutiques and baroque churches; intimate, polished, unmistakably Roman.”

“In palm-fringed Sanremo, Royal Hotel San Remo is Ligurian belle époque: marble salons, sea-breeze terraces, and a famous seawater pool. Light-filled rooms, many with balconies, gaze over the Gulf. Linger at Il Giardino and Corallina, book the spa, and wander the gardens. Steps to the Casino, beaches, and flower-laced coastal promenades nearby.”

“In Sirmione’s historic peninsula, Villa Cortine Palace, a Relais & Châteaux hideaway, pairs neoclassical grandeur with lakeside serenity. Frescoed salons and leafy terraces; rooms with parquet and balconies. Swim in the lakefront pool, wander botanical grounds, dine al fresco, and rent a boat. Steps from Scaliger Castle, thermal baths, and ferries.”

“In Moltrasio on Lake Como, Hotel Passalacqua is an 18th-century villa reborn: frescoed salons, terraced gardens, and water views. Airy rooms and suites feel romantically bespoke. Swim by the lemon-framed pool, book the intimate spa, watch a film in the private cinema, and arrive by boat. Bellagio and Como sit close.”

“Carved into Positano’s cliffside, Il San Pietro is Mediterranean theatre made serene: bougainvillea-framed terraces, sea-breezy rooms, private lifts to a hidden beach club. Dine at Michelin-starred Zass, linger at the chic seaside bar, and float between pool, tennis court, and spa. Minutes by boat from Capri, Amalfi and Ravello nearby.”

“High above Ravello, Caruso crowns a cliff-edge palazzo with frescoed salons and lemon-scented gardens. Airy rooms gaze over the Tyrrhenian; suites unfurl terraces. Glide through the iconic infinity pool, book spa rituals, dine at Belvedere, and sail the coast. Quiet glamour, soft breezes, Amalfi, Positano and Capri at your doorstep.”

“Steps from Capri’s Piazzetta, Grand Hotel Quisisana is island glamour incarnate: white façades, palm-fringed terraces, marble-bright salons. Sunlit rooms and suites open to balconies. Drift between the grand pool, tranquil spa, and breezy bars and restaurants. Moments from Via Camerelle’s boutiques, Gardens of Augustus, and boat launches for Faraglioni excursions.”

“At Capri’s cliff edge above the Faraglioni, Punta Tragara is sculptural romance: sunlit terraces, coral-hued façades, and breezy, sea-facing suites. Laze between two panoramic pools and the intimate spa; dine at Monzù, toast sunsets on the terrace bar. A stroll from Via Camerelle and the Piazzetta, with boat days below.”

“High above the seafront in Chiaia, Grand Hotel Parker’s blends Belle Époque glamour with Neapolitan polish. Sunlit rooms and suites overlook the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. Dine panoramically at George, sip on the terrace, and unwind at the spa. Museums, Via dei Mille boutiques, and the lungomare promenade sit nearby.”

“Beside the Doge’s Palace on the Riva degli Schiavoni, Hotel Danieli occupies a trio of palazzi crowned by a soaring Gothic atrium. Brocade-draped rooms and lagoon-view suites feel operatic. Breakfast and candlelit dinners unfold on Terrazza Danieli. Private jetty, polished concierge. Steps to Piazza San Marco, basilica, and vaporetto landings.”

“In Brera near La Scala, Mandarin Oriental, Milan spans restored 18th-century palazzi with calm, couture polish. Sunlit rooms mix Italian craftsmanship and Asian poise; suites open to courtyards. Dine at two-Michelin-starred Seta, sip in the Bar&Bistrot, unwind in the spa and pool. Steps from Via Montenapoleone, galleries, and design studios.”

“In an ancient monastery above Cortona’s lanes, Monastero di Cortona balances Renaissance bones with contemporary polish. Rooms feel monastic-chic with vaulted ceilings; suites add terraces. Unwind in the grotto-like spa, pool and gardens; linger over Tuscan plates and wines. Steps to Piazza della Repubblica; Val di Chiana and Trasimeno nearby.”

“Above the Piazzetta, Capri Tiberio Palace mixes mid-century glamour with contemporary art and candy-hued joie de vivre. Light-filled rooms and suites, many with terraces and Tyrrhenian views. Linger at Terrazza Tiberio and Jacky Bar, the spa, and the indoor–outdoor pool. Steps to Via Camerelle, Augustus Gardens and Faraglioni viewpoints nearby.”

“On Giudecca Island, Hotel Cipriani spreads lagoon-side glamour: palatial suites, garden-fringed paths, and Venice’s most storied Olympic-sized pool. Rooms glow with silk and Murano glass. Dine at Oro, linger at Cip’s Club, arrive by private launch. A serene, cinematic refuge with skyline views, minutes from San Marco yet blissfully removed.”

“In Alpe di Siusi, COMO Alpina Dolomites is glass-and-stone alpine minimalism with vast mountain panoramas. Calm, design-led rooms and suites open to balconies. Linger in the wellness temple with pools, saunas, and treatments; ski-in/ski-out in winter, hike and bike in summer. Locally rooted dining, service, and Dolomite drama on the doorstep.”

“On Lake Garda’s Gardone Riviera, Grand Hotel Fasano is a 19th-century lakeside villa wrapped in palms and terraces, elegant gardens. Sunlit rooms and suites gaze across the water. Drift between the AQVA spa, pools and private jetty, dine waterside, charter a Riva. Moments from Isola del Garda and Il Vittoriale.”

“Near Via Condotti, J.K. Place Roma feels like a glamorous townhouse: cashmere throws, glossy wood, and Roman light. Elegant rooms and suites are cocooning; marble baths sparkle. Breakfast drifts into an aperitivo in the library bar; the restaurant is polished and seasonal. Steps from the Spanish Steps, Trevi, and Baroque churches.”

“Atop the Spanish Steps, Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville pairs 18th-century palazzo bones with crisp, contemporary Roman polish. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with terraces, overlook rooftops. Dine at Mosaico, sip on Cielo’s rooftop, restore at Irene Forte Spa. Steps to Via Condotti, Trevi, and glittering, late-night Rome piazzas.”

“Between Como’s lakefront and Villa Olmo, Hilton Lake Como is a sleek, light-filled retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary rooms. Drift to the rooftop infinity pool and bar, book the eforea spa, and dine at Terrazza 241. Relaxed, design-forward vibes; ferries, lakeside promenades and the historic centre a stroll away.”

“South of Siena, Borgo Santo Pietro is a 13th-century estate turned soulful retreat of rose gardens, vineyards and cypress-lined paths. Suites feel artisanal and decadent, some with private pools. Linger at Saporium, the holistic spa and the freshwater lagoon. Truffle walks, cookery classes and helicopter transfers; Val d’Orcia’s hills beckon.”

“Set within a Renaissance palazzo and former convent, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze unfurls frescoes, cloisters and the vast Giardino della Gherardesca. Sunlit rooms feel museum-calm; suites spill onto terraces. Laze by the garden pool, book the spa, dine at Il Palagio. Steps from the Duomo yet blissfully tucked from crowds.”

“In Cortina d’Ampezzo, Rosapetra Spa Resort is alpine-chic: honeyed wood, stone, and soft mountain light. Cosseting rooms with balconies; suites add fireplaces. Linger in the cavernous spa with pool, saunas, hammam, and treatments; dine on refined local plates. Near Tofane lifts and Dolomiti trails, it’s a serene, design-forward mountain hideaway.”

“On the Lido’s golden shore, Hotel Excelsior is Moorish-palatial glamour with breezy Adriatic views. Light-filled rooms and suites open to balconies; cabanas fringe the private beach. Arrive by boat, linger by the seawater pool, dine al fresco, and slip into Venice by shuttle. Sun-washed, cinematic, poised between city and sea.”

“On Lake Como between Como and Cernobbio, Hotel Villa Flori is a 19th-century villa with frescoes, parquet, and sunlit salons. Rooms and suites open to lake-facing balconies. Dine on the panoramic terrace, unwind in the small spa and gym, dock at the private pier. Ferries, gardens, and promenades steps away.”

“Above Via Veneto near Villa Borghese, Hotel Splendide Royal is a 19th-century palazzo reborn in marble and silk. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with terraces, gaze across Rome’s rooftops. Dine at Michelin-starred Mirabelle, sip on the panoramic terrace, then wander to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and elegant shopping streets.”