The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in April 2026. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Italy. I hope you will like it!
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1 Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel Lucca, Italy
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Set in Lucca, 33 km from Leaning Tower of Pisa, Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room has a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.
The accommodation offers a à la carte or continental breakfast.
Guests at Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lucca, like hiking and cycling.
Pisa Cathedral is 33 km from the hotel, while Piazza dei Miracoli is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 50 km from Villa Sardi Luxury Boutique Hotel.
Guest review score 9.1
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2 Dimora Palanca Boutique & SPA Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Set in Florence, less than 1 km from Santa Maria Novella, Dimora Palanca offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is less than 1 km from Fortezza da Basso - Convention Center, and within 1.2 km of the city centre.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Strozzi Palace, San Marco Church in Florence and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from Dimora Palanca.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 424 EUR.
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3 Terme di Relilax Boutique Hotel & Spa Montegrotto Terme, Italy
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Set in the spa town of Montegrotte Terme, this 5-star hotel offers a wellness centre, free fitness centre, restaurant and bistrot. All classic rooms come with a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, coffee and waffle machine. Free WiFi.
Terme di Relilax Boutique Hotel & Spa features a new spa, Terme di Relilax with over 2000 m² of swimming pools, saunas and other wellness facilities.
A fluffy bathrobe and slippers are provided in every room at Relilax Hotel. Each room is carpeted and includes a bathroom with hairdryer and toiletry set.
Breakfast is buffet style, with cheeses, freshly baked croissants and organic products. The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of Italian and international cuisine.
It is 6 km to the A13 Motorway, and a 25-minute drive to Padua. Venice's Marco Polo Airport is 65 km away, and airport transfers can be arranged on request.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 184 EUR.
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4 Caportigia Boutique Hotel Syracuse, Italy
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Set in Siracusa in the Sicily Region, 200 metres from Porto Piccolo, Caportigia boasts a sun terrace with panoramic views of the surroundings. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
All rooms have an elegant and modern décor. Each comes with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. Some rooms also have a seating area.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
At the Hotel Caportigia Boutique you can start the day with a buffet-style breakfast, which includes a selection of sweet and savoury products.
The hotel also offers bike hire. Syracuse Cathedral is 1 km from Caportigia, while Archaeological Park of Neapolis is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport, 49 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 99 EUR.
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5 Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only Venice, Italy
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Set in a 15th-century building, Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only is located in Venice's tranquil Dorsoduro area. The San Basilio waterbus station with links to St. Mark’s Square is only a 2-minute walk away.
With free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms at the Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Suites have a spa bath and overlook the canal.
Breakfast is served buffet style. It includes both sweet and savoury food such as cold cuts, cheeses and cakes, together with juices and hot drinks.
At the Excess Venice Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only you can relax in the garden or on the sunny terrace. There is also a TV room with international channels.
In the surroundings, you will find Venetian restaurants and cafés. Ca’Foscari University is 250 metres away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 230 EUR.
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6 Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA Ostuni, Italy
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Set in Ostuni in 18th-century building, 10 km from Costa Merlata, Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service.
At the hotel, every air-conditioned room comes with frescoed ceiling, free WiFi and a private bathroom.
Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA offers an à la carte breakfast.
The accommodation offers a sun terrace and a spa. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA. Guests can also relax in the garden with orange trees.
The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento, 38 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Private parking is available on site.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 518 EUR.
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7 Ludwig Boutique Hotel & Spa Bolsena, Italy
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Offering a free outdoor pool featuring sun loungers and dining areas, Ludwig Boutique Hotel & Spa is 40 metres from the banks of Lake Bolsena and 59 km from Saturnia. The hotel has a terrace, views of the lake, and a well-stocked bar.
Air-conditioned accommodation at the 5-star Ludwig Boutique Hotel & Spa is fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature views of the pool or garden. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with free toiletries provided.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Guests enjoy discounts at nearby restaurants.
Orvieto is a 30-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 93 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 130 EUR.
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8 Palazzo del Corso – Boutique Hotel Gallipoli, Italy
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Luxurious Palazzo del Corso combines modern rooms with 19th-century features and vaulted ceilings. Breakfast, dinner and drinks can be taken on the terrace with a free hot tub and panoramic views over Gallipoli and the Ionian Sea.
Each stylish, air-conditioned room has been individually designed and offers free Wi-Fi and a 29” flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some feature parquet floors, LED lighting, a four-poster bed or wooden ceiling.
A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast with local and fresh products is served daily on the panoramic sea-view terrace. The Dolce Vita Gourmet restaurant, boasting an extensive wine list, specialises in traditional Puglia cuisine and fish dishes.
A former noble residence, Hotel Palazzo del Corso provides a well-equipped gym and beauty centre. Located on Gallipoli’s main street, it is surrounded by elegant boutiques. Nearby are white sandy beaches, where guests enjoy discounted rates.
Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tourist information about the Salento area. Lecce, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca are all less than 1 hour’s drive.
On request the hotel can arrange a shuttle service to various beaches and Brindisi Airport, 80 km away. Gallipoli Train Station is 400 metres away.
Guest review score 8.5
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9 Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Well located in the center of Rome, Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property has airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
Each room includes a desk and a TV, and certain units at the hotel have a terrace. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box.
Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers a continental or American breakfast.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Trevi Fountain, Barberini Metro Station and Piazza Barberini. Rome Ciampino Airport is 9.3 miles away.
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10 Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel Venice, Italy
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Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel features a fitness centre, garden, a restaurant and bar in Venice. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 1. 4 km from Rialto Bridge.
At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. The rooms feature a safety deposit box.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, Italian or vegan options.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Basilica San Marco, Doge's Palace and Ca' d'Oro. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 18 km from Ca'di Dio-Small Luxury Hotel.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 342 EUR.
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11 Palazzo Talìa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Located conveniently in Rome, Palazzo Talìa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as a hammam and a spa center. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and room service.
All rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, some rooms at Palazzo Talìa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World also have a city view. The rooms feature a closet.
The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast.
Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian at the reception, staff are always on hand to help.
Popular points of interest near Palazzo Talìa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include Trevi Fountain, Barberini Metro Station and Piazza Barberini. Rome Ciampino Airport is 9.3 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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12 Hotel Vilòn - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Offering free WiFi throughout, Hotel Vilòn is set in Rome historic center, 656 feet from Via Condotti. The property is located a 6-minute walk from Piazza di Spagna and 1640 feet from Via Margutta.
Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some also provide guests with a terrace. All units include air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Each morning the buffet breakfast offers continental and American options. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine.
Staff are always available to help at the reception. Pantheon is 2297 feet from Hotel Vilòn.
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13 Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel Venice, Italy
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Housed in a 16th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel offers elegant rooms and suites, as well as a fine restaurant. Guests can relax in the property's courtyard.
All rooms and suites comes with a minibar and a TV with Sky and Mediaset Premium channels. They are complete with marble bathrooms, bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is available throughout.
At the on-site 2-Michelin- starred restaurant, the Glam, guests can enjoy the exclusive cuisine and the Executive Chef Donato Ascani.
Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Venice Santa Lucia Train Station and St.Mark's Square. San Stae water bus stop is just a few steps from the property.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 492 EUR.
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14 Margutta 19 - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Centrally located in Rome, less than a 10-minute walk from the Spanish Steps, Margutta 19 features a sun terrace and views of the shared garden. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, elegant air-conditioned rooms, and free WiFi throughout.
The elegant rooms come with a satellite flat-screen TV, mini-bar with free soft drinks, and an iPad. Some units include a seating area, and a terrace is featured in certain rooms. All rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
An American breakfast is served in the restaurant specializing in gourmet Italian tapas.
Piazza del Popolo is 984 feet from Margutta 19, while Villa Borghese and the Spanish Steps are both a 5-minute walk away. Rome Ciampino Airport is 9.3 mi away.
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15 Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA Matera, Italy
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Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA is situated inside the Matera Sassi UNESCO World Heritage site. Featuring a on-site restaurant and free WiFi, the hotel is located 400 metres from MUSMA Museum.
All air-conditioned room have a modern furnishing and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom includes bathrobes and slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast with local and fresh products is available daily at the property. The à la carte La Dispensa di Aquatio restaurant also serves revisited traditional cuisine.
At the accommodation, each guest can enjoy the free use of 60 minutes at the spa. It includes the use of a sauna, hammam, heated indoor pool and tea corner. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel.
Matera Cathedral is a 5-minute walk from Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA, while Tramontano Castle is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, 54 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around 170 EUR.
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16 Villa di Piazzano - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Cortona, Italy
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Located just 6 km from Cortona, Villa di Piazzano is an elegant historical villa. Its landscaped gardens include a terrace for al fresco dining, a pool and panoramic countryside views.
This family-run hotel still includes a number of the villa's original features and a selection of antique furniture. All rooms are air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and Sky TV. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all areas, including the terrace and pool area.
L'Antica Casina di Caccia restaurant applies a 0-km philosophy, which means it uses only the freshest local ingredients. It specialises in Tuscan cuisine and homemade pasta. Meals are served out on the terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside.
The villa offers free parking and is a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno.
Guest review score 9.2
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17 Hotel Regency - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Situated in a quiet, residential area, Hotel Regency - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is hidden away from the busy city centre, yet only 10 minutes from Florence’s main tourist sights, including the Accademia Gallery.
Facing lush, green parkland on one side and a historic square on the other, this hotel, one of the leading small hotels of the world, offers unparalleled service, with attentive, professional staff and beautiful accommodation.
All of Regency’s luxurious rooms have been individually decorated in a charming Tuscan style and contain the finest of furnishings, along with all modern conveniences.
The hotel’s delightful urban garden is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or relax with a drink and Regency is also proud of its renowned restaurant, which serves up exquisite Tuscan cuisine with prized wines, all in a grandiose setting.
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18 Vista Palazzo - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Como, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Como.
Only steps away from the shores of Lake Como, Vista Palazzo - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is set in Como, 100 metres from the Ferry Terminal.
Featuring elegant décor, all units are air conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electric kettle and minibar. Extras include free toiletries, bathrobe and slippers, and a hairdryer.
Cable Car Como-Brunate is 850 metres from VISTA Palazzo Lago di Como, while both the bus and train stations are within walking distance of the property. Milan Malpensa Airport is a 40-minute drive from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.1
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19 Fendi Private Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Fendi Private Suites is located in Rome, a few steps from the popular Via dei Condotti, and 1640 feet from Piazza di Spagna.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests at the property can enjoy a continental breakfast served daily.
Speaking German, English, Spanish and Italian, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.
Sant'Agostino is a 6-minute walk from Fendi Private Suites. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 9.3 mi from the property.
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20 Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel Matera, Italy
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Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel is located in the Matera Sassi area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers free Wi-Fi, unique rooms with stone bathrooms, and free access to the property's spa.
The elegant décor of Palazzo Gattini makes use of the renowned stones of the region, preserving the original architecture of the building. The spa is set in the former cisterns and features a thermal pool.
All rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area with sofa, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast is made with local ingredients, and special dietary options can be requested.
The hotel's Le Bubbole Restaurant offers 3 different ambiances and a selection of regional dishes from Basilicata. During summer dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Sassi.
Featuring a Turkish bath, the wellness centre includes a hot tub, sensory showers, and a relaxation area with herbal teas.
Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 217 EUR.
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21 Praia Art Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the world Le Castella, Italy
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Praia Art Resort is the 5-star Borgo in the heart of the Ionian coast of Calabria, on the border with the protected marine area of Isola Capo Rizzuto. 20 meters from the private white sand beach.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV LCD, mini bar, safe, phone, patio or balcony; some of them are with sea view or with Jacuzzi or with private pool.
Multiple breakfast choices are available at Praia Art Resort.
The property features restaurants; Pietramare Natural Food, Michelin-starred restaurant, and Osteria del Mare.
The property offers massage, boat tour and show cooking on request.
Guest review score 8.7
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22 Hotel Palazzo Manfredi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Admire an outstanding view of the Coliseum over breakfast at the rooftop terrace at Hotel Palazzo Manfredi. Rooms here are spacious and offer free Wi-Fi and Sky TV.
With such a central location, a 2-minute walk from Colosseo Metro Station, getting around Rome is easy.
Some units has a view of the ancient ruins along the Roman Forum. Other room amenities include a bathrobe and slippers, as well as a mini-bar and pay-per-view channels.
Palazzo Manfredi also offers a self-catering option. The apartments are located in the same historic area of Rome and feature living rooms and kitchenettes.
Cocktails and light snacks can also be served out on the terrace. If you really want to see Rome in style, you can rent a Lamborghini sports car from reception.
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23 Rosapetra SPA Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Cortina dʼAmpezzo, Italy
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Located in Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites, Rosapetra SPA Resort offers a spa and a free shuttle to the Faloria ski slopes, 1 km away. The spa includes an indoor pool, Turkish bath and saunas. A fitness room and massage treatments are also available.
The 5-star Rosapetra is entirely furnished in wood. The rooms come with elegant furniture, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most rooms have a balcony and mountain views.
10% discount on lunch and dinner with menu à la carte at the Rosapetra Restaurant and priority reservation for all our guests
Restaurant Rosapetra serves traditional, genuine food, with entertainment often provided in the evenings. A buffet breakfast is served daily.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 472 EUR.
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24 Romano Palace Luxury Hotel Catania, Italy
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Just a 5-minute drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel offers a beach-front location and peaceful gardens. It features a gourmet restaurant, a large pool and elegant rooms.
The Romano Palace’s rooms are decorated with bright Mediterranean colours and traditional furnishings. Each has free Wi-Fi, a balcony, and a LCD TV with satellite channels.
The Coriandolo restaurant serves Sicilian and classic Italian flavours, such as fresh swordfish, shellfish with saffron spice, and traditional Cannolo dessert. Guests can enjoy breakfast, including luxurious prosecco and strawberries, on the roof terrace, with views of Mount Etna.
Catania Cathedral and Catania Harbour are 4 km from Hotel Romano Palace. The A18 Autostrada motorway is a 10-minute drive away.
Guests can explore the Romano’s 25 hectares of gardens, or relax by the Arabian fountain. The pool includes a hydromassage feature. Valet parking and a hotel porter are available for free.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around 114 EUR.
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25 Casa Clat Cagliari, Italy
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Casa Clat has a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Cagliari. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.
At Casa Clat you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari, Sardinia International Fair and Bastione di Saint Remy. The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas Airport, 11 km from Casa Clat.
Guest review score 10.0,
rooms from around 220 EUR.
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26 Familienhotel Familiamus Maranza, Italy
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Set in Maranza, 17 km from Novacella Abbey, Familienhotel Familiamus offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub, evening entertainment and a kids' club.
The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Familienhotel Familiamus all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Familienhotel Familiamus offers 5-star accommodation with a hammam and spa centre. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.
Speaking German, English and Italian, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.
Train Station Bressanone is 20 km from the hotel, while Cathedral of Bressanone is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Bolzano, 63 km from Familienhotel Familiamus, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 10.0
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27 Dimora storica Giorni resort & spa Pignola, Italy
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Located in Pignola, 10 km from National Archaeological Museum, Dimora storica Giorni resort & spa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a restaurant.
All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Each room has a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms come with a balcony and some have city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Dimora storica Giorni resort & spa can enjoy a à la carte or a continental breakfast.
The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hammam. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Stazione di Potenza Centrale is 8.3 km from Dimora storica Giorni resort & spa, while Stazione Potenza Inferiore is 9.1 km away. The nearest airport is Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi, 91 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 306 EUR.
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28 Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa Ischia, Italy
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Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa is set in the centre of Ischia and offers free WiFi throughout, a private beach, and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf of Naples. This former nobleman's residence also features a park with 2 pools and a wellness centre.
Elegant and spacious, rooms here are air conditioned and overlook the garden or sea. They all feature satellite TV and a balcony or terrace.
The on-site Belvedere Restaurant specialises in local, gourmet dishes using only the finest ingredients. It boasts a terrace with views of the sea.
A wide variety of treatments are available at the spa, as well as an indoor thermal pool with water jets, hammam, sauna, Kneipp path, and fitness centre. Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa's private beach is equipped with sun loungers, parasols and a snack bar.
This 5-star hotel is around a 10-minute walk from Castello Aragonese and 150 metres from the lively Corso Vittorio Colonna main street. The property is a 10-minute drive from the ferry harbour of Ischia.
Guest review score 9.7
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29 Il San Pietro di Positano Positano, Italy
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Offering a private beach, fitness centre and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Il San Pietro di Positano is located in Positano. This luxurious 5-star hotel features elegantly furnished rooms with a terrace and sea views.
The spacious rooms all include bathrobes, slippers and a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Some also feature a design sofa or chair.
Local organic food is used to prepare gourmet dishes at the restaurant. A generous sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served daily. On request, breakfast is provided in your room.
At the San Pietro di Positano hotel, you can enjoy drinks and cocktails at one of 2 bars, one of which is at the beach. A tennis court, state-of-the-art spa and a free outdoor pool are also available.
This hotel includes free on-site parking. A free shuttle bus to/from the centre of Positano can be arranged on request.
Guest review score 9.7
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30 Portrait Milano - Lungarno Collection Milan, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Milan.
Set in Milan and with San Babila Metro Station reachable within 200 metres, Portrait Milano - Lungarno Collection offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is 600 metres from Montenapoleone Metro Station, and within 800 metres of the city centre.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Portrait Milano - Lungarno Collection all rooms have bed linen and towels.
A buffet, Italian or American breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Speaking Arabic, German, English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area.
Popular points of interest near Portrait Milano - Lungarno Collection include Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Duomo Square and Duomo Milan. The nearest airport is Milan Linate, 8 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 990 EUR.
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31 Weinegg Wellviva Resort Appiano sulla Strada del Vino, Italy
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Featuring a luxury wellness centre, an outdoor hot tub open all year, 2 children's pools and a 25-metre pool with white sandy beach, the Weinegg is a 5-star hotel surrounded by vineyards. It is 2 km from Appiano sulla Strada del Vino and offers elegant rooms with a balcony.
With a large sauna area and a 12-metre indoor pool, the Weinegg's spa facilities are free. A well-equipped gym is also available. You can relax on waterbeds and enjoy refreshing drinks from the free juice bar.
Rooms have traditional Alpine furnishings and an LCD TV. You will find a welcome gift of fresh fruit and a small bottle of sparkling wine when you arrive. All rooms are equipped with soft bathrobes and offer views of the nearby mountains and vineyards.
Pancakes, eggs and freshly baked pastries feature at the hotel's rich breakfast buffet, open until midday. The hotel's restaurant and the gourmet restaurant L'Arena serve both regional and Mediterranean cuisine. Gluten-free options are available on request. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the bar, enjoying views from the panoramic terrace.
In the winter, ski storage is free. The Obereggen, Meran 2000 and Reinswald ski slopes are a 30-minute drive away. Discounted rates are offered at the Golf Club Appiano and Golf Club Carezza.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 260 EUR.
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32 Montana Lodge & Spa La Thuile, Italy
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Montana Lodge & Spa features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in La Thuile. This 5-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and a kids' club. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and slippers. At Montana Lodge & Spa every room is fitted with bed linen and towels.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Guests can relax in the wellness area, including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, or in the garden. Ski equipment hire, bike hire and car hire are available at Montana Lodge & Spa and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.
The hotel also provides a business centre and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier at Montana Lodge & Spa.
Skyway Monte Bianco is 19 km from the accommodation, while Step Into the Void is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport, 120 km from Montana Lodge & Spa.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around 314 EUR.
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33 San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel Taormina, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Taormina.
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is a unique hotel, with terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the Bay of Taormina. It features a fitness centre, a beauty corner, and an outdoor swimming pool.
This luxury hotel in Taormina consists of 2 historic buildings. The Garden Wing is a former 15th-century convent with cloister. The Grand Hotel Wing was added in 1896.
All rooms are uniquely decorated, and equipped with air conditioning and TV with satellite channels. Most rooms offer views of the sea, and some also have a private balcony.
Mentioned in the most famous food guides, the restaurants and bars of the hotel serve traditional Sicilian cuisine. Breakfast buffet is served at the restaurant and includes local pastries.
Guest review score 9.6
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34 The First Dolce - Preferred Hotels & Resorts Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Located in Rome and with Piazza del Popolo reachable within a 6-minute walk, The First Dolce - Preferred Hotels & Resorts has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a closet, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Rooms include an electric tea pot, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also feature city views.
Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and American options.
Popular points of interest near The First Dolce - Preferred Hotels & Resorts include Via Condotti, Piazza di Spagna and Trevi Fountain. Rome Ciampino Airport is 11 miles from the property.
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35 Umiltà 36 - Preferred Hotels & Resorts Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Located in Rome and with Piazza Venezia reachable within a 4-minute walk, Umiltà 36 provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is a 5-minute walk from Palazzo Venezia, and within 200 yards of the city center.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room has an electric tea pot, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with city views.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. At Umiltà 36 you'll find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Trevi Fountain, Torre Argentina and Pantheon. Rome Ciampino Airport is 10 miles away.
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36 Hotel Santa Caterina Amalfi, Italy
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Offering breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast, Hotel Santa Caterina is an Art Nouveau villa built on a rock that overlooks the sea. It offers many terraces and a beautiful pool, all with sea views.
Built into the rock and overhanging the sea, the pool is surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can access the pool and the private beach below, using the property’s private glass lifts.
Santa Caterina’s wellness area includes a sauna, Turkish bath and massage service, plus a well-equipped sea-view fitness centre.
The elegant rooms and suites feature Vietri majolica floors and precious furniture. Facilities include a balcony with full or partial sea views, plus free ADSL internet access.
The Michelin awarded restaurant Glicine, a new fine dining concept, offers a cuisine focused on balanced, elegant and innovative local recipes and Mediterranean flavours. Restaurant Al Mare specialises in fresh fish and pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. Meals are served on its sea-view terrace.
Offering private parking, this 5-star hotel is just 1 km from Amalfi. The famous VIP resort of Positano is a 15-minute drive away.
Guest review score 9.5
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37 Il San Corrado di Noto Noto, Italy
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Set in Noto, 11 km from Cattedrale di Noto, Il San Corrado di Noto offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Il San Corrado di Noto provides some units with pool views, and the rooms come with a patio. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with free toiletries and an iPod docking station.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
Il San Corrado di Noto offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. You can play billiards and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.
Vendicari Natural Reserve is 13 km from the hotel, while Castello Eurialo is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comiso Airport, 64 km from Il San Corrado di Noto.
Guest review score 9.5
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38 NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Located 350 metres from Ponte Vecchio, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa is an elegant 5-star hotel in Florence. It offers uniquely decorated rooms with modern décor, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
All rooms at the Firenze Porta Rossa hotel include air conditioning, a minibar and private bathroom. Some also feature original frescoes. Ironing facilities are available on request.
An extensive buffet breakfast is served daily in the elegant dining room.
Located in a pedestrian area, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rossa is 500 metres from Florence Cathedral and 300 metres from the Uffizi. The 12th-century Monalda Tower is also part of the hotel.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 570 EUR.
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39 Quarry Resort Matera, Italy
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Located in Matera and with Matera Cathedral reachable within 300 metres, Quarry Resort provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Quarry Resort each room comes with bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Speaking Arabic, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include MUSMA Museum, Casa Grotta nei Sassi and Tramontano Castle. The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, 65 km from Quarry Resort.
Guest review score 9.5
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40 Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Hotel Savoy is located in the heart of Florence, halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral. The rooms boast an elegant contemporary style, which combines Italian design with artworks inspired by local fashion houses.
All air-conditioned, the rooms and suites include a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Many rooms offer views of the square, of Brunelleschi's dome, or of Giotto's Bell Tower.
The new Irene bistro serves Tuscan specialities with a modern twist, created by chef Pierangelini with local seasonal produce.
This luxury 5-star hotel has an elegantly decorated and equipped fitness centre with Technogym® equipment.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 828 EUR.
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41 The First Arte - Preferred Hotels & Resorts Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
This 5-star boutique hotel is in Rome's historic center an 8-minute walk from the Spanish Steps. It offers a panoramic rooftop terrace, 24-hour personal assistance and room service and elegant rooms with free WiFi.
The First Roma is a member of LVX Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. It is a 2-minute walk from Richard Meyer Ara Pacis Museum, a 5-minute walk from Flaminio Metro Station and 2461 feet from the Spanish Steps. Exclusive boutique shops on Via Condotti are 1804 feet from the property.
Rooms at The First Roma feature contemporary works of art and modern furniture. Each comes with iPod docks, soft bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Some suites boast a terrace with hot tub.
Guests can enjoy seafood at the Michelin-starred Acquolina restaurant as well as the rooftop Acquaroof restaurant. A lobby bar and a free fitness area are also available on site.
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42 Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA Castel Giorgio, Italy
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Situated 20 km from Duomo Orvieto, Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA offers 5-star accommodation in Castel Giorgio and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A spa and wellness centre comprising an indoor pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests.
At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. All rooms in Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.
The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub.
Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk.
Civita di Bagnoregio is 23 km from Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA, while Villa Lante is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi, 95 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 196 EUR.
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43 Grand Hotel La Favorita Sorrento, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Sorrento.
Set in the centre of Sorrento and boasting a sun terrace and heated outdoor pool with views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Grand Hotel La Favorita offers accommodation with a balcony. Wi-Fi is free.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel La Favorita feature Vietri tiles, a satellite TV and minibar. The private bathroom comes with slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
An Italian buffet breakfast is provided daily. The à la carte restaurant specialises in Mediterranean dishes with typical products from Sorrento, while the bar serves snacks and a selection of cocktails.
The 5-star hotel is located 1 km from Sorrento Harbour where guests can catch ferries to the island of Capri. Positano is a 30-minute drive away. When staying more than 2 nights, a welcome drink is offered.
Guest review score 9.4
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44 Il Salviatino Firenze Florence, Italy
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Nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, 3 km from Fiesole, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Florence's historic centre. There is a spa featuring Acqua di Fiesole products, a gym with Technogym equipment, and an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi, parking and a free shuttle into Florence are included.
Il Salviatino is a completely converted renaissance villa of the 15th century. Its extensive grounds include a greenhouse area, a private park, an organic vegetable garden and landscaped gardens.
Each elegant room and suite has an individual design, which includes original artwork and Tuscan linen. They are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and free mineral water. Some rooms offer a view of the garden or a view of the Cathedral.
The restaurant serves modern versions of traditional Tuscan recipes, using local ingredients. The dining room with terrace enjoys a unique panorama. A buffet breakfast is served daily.
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45 Quellenhof Luxury Resort Lazise Lazise, Italy
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Quellenhof Luxury Resort Lazise is situated in Lazise, 2.8 km from Movie Studios Park - Canevaworld and 5 km from Gardaland. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use a wellness area, a heated swimming pool and an infinity pool.
All guest rooms at the hotel are fitted with a living area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a private bathroom, while some rooms here will provide you with a patio and some have lake views. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Complimentary tea and coffee are available.
The half-board includes a generous buffet breakfast and a six-course dinner menú a la carte, which can be enjoyed at the property's own roof restaurant.
The nearest airport is Verona Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 554 EUR.
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46 Rocco Forte Villa Igiea Palermo, Italy
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Offering panoramic views across the Bay of Palermo, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is 2 km from Palermo Harbour. It features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and elegant rooms and suites.
Every room has a different design and layout at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea and no two are the same. They do however have many facilities in common, including air conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view movies and a writing desk. Some offer views of the Tyrrhenian Sea or Pellegrino mountain.
Drinks are available from the bar, while the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities. You will also find a gym, solarium and massage rooms at this luxury 5-star hotel.
Free parking is provided.
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47 The First Musica - Preferred Hotels & Resorts Rome, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Rome.
Situated in Rome and with Piazza Navona reachable within 1.1 km, The First Musica features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The First Musica provides some rooms with city views, and rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Italian options. At The First Musica you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Pizza and Grill Bbq cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Speaking Arabic, English, French and Italian, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Castel Sant'Angelo, Lepanto Metro Station and Piazza del Popolo. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino, 16 km from The First Musica, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 392 EUR.
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48 Donati Luxury Tower Suites Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Well set in the centre of Florence, Donati Luxury Tower Suites provides 5-star accommodation close to Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Donati Luxury Tower Suites offers certain units that include a terrace, and rooms come with a coffee machine. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near Donati Luxury Tower Suites include Piazza del Duomo di Firenze, Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. The nearest airport is Florence, 11 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 630 EUR.
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49 Golden Tower Hotel & Spa Florence, Italy
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Stay in the heart of Florence.
Golden Tower is a completely non-smoking luxury boutique hotel next to Palazzo Strozzi, in Florence's most exclusive area. This property features a spa for extra charge, ultra-modern rooms and a bar.
Rooms here are stylish, with white walls and bed linen and dark-wood furniture. All come with a minibar, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels.
The spa includes a hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna, as well as sensory showers and a cervical waterfall. A range of massages and beauty treatments are available on request, at extra charge.
Golden Tower Hotel provides a buffet breakfast each morning that includes Italian cappuccino, fresh fruit and pastries. The 15th-century lobby features original frescoes and there is a library and fireplace.
Staff at this 5-star hotel provide a personalised service and lots of useful local knowledge. Florence Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery are both 5 minutes away on foot.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 524 EUR.
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50 Hotel Premiere Abano Abano Terme, Italy
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Set in Abano Terme, 12 km from Gran Teatro Geox, Hotel Premiere Abano offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. Hotel Premiere Abano features certain units that feature a safety deposit box, and all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. At the accommodation the rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Hotel Premiere Abano offers 5-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and spa centre.
PadovaFiere is 16 km from the hotel, while M9 Museum is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 58 km from Hotel Premiere Abano.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 150 EUR.
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