Luxury hotel holidays to Italian cities

Luxury holidays to Italian cities: luxury hotel holidays, touring holidays and special interest holidays

The cities of Italy are enticing and rewarding holiday destinations, lending themselves to short breaks, special occasions, discovering art and architecture, attending concerts and opera, and, of course, shopping. Italian cities are also ideal combinations with other regions in Italy; combine Milan with the Italian Lakes, Venice with the Veneto, Florence with the Tuscan countryside, Rome with the Amalfi Coast. Or, combine the cities with each other. Venice, Florence and Rome are a popular combination, travelling by train in between. Expressions Holidays offers you the choice of holidays to well-known Italian cities that you never tire of, such as Florence, Rome and Venice, and also lesser-known but fascinating ones such as Milan, Padua, Verona, Bologna, Modena, Parma, Turin and Naples.

Florence

Florence is one of the ‘must see’ places of all art lovers. Florence is the centre of the Renaissance movement and the Uffizi Gallery houses a phenomenal collection of painting from this era, as does the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s statue of David. However, it is the atmosphere of the city which is overwhelmingly Renaissance as everywhere you turn there is yet another reminder of the period either artistic or architectural and this creates a superb museum like ambience to the historic centre.

Milan

Milan is Italy's second largest city, renowned for being the economic and industrial hub of the country. However, the historic centre is easily manageable either on foot or by the comprehensive metro system and the atmosphere is sophisticated and not nearly as Mediterranean as other Italian cities. Milan is renowned for its fashion and shopping is this is certainly one past time that people visit for; it is easy to spot the elegant Italian and foreign visitors with their designer shopping bags!

Naples

Naples is a gateway to the south of Italy or ‘mezzogiorno’ and offers a completely different atmosphere to even Rome, which is only a couple of hours away. The hustle and bustle of daily life is partly due to the fact that it is a major sea port and the city has therefore grown up around the trades that have made it prosper. But with the distant shadow of Mount Vesuvius about 5 miles away, always visible from the city, an element of risk or danger creeps into the psyche of the Neapolitans.

Rome

Rome as the capital city of the Roman Empire is widely regarded as the birth place of western civilisation. The city has a unique atmosphere of any in Italy, due to its huge wealth of sites to see, dating back not just from the Roman era, but from mediaeval and Renaissance periods as well and you could spend a lifetime visiting all the historical and architectural sites the city has to offer. Most visitors come to Rome to see the foundations of the Roman Empire in the form of the Colosseum, The Forum Romanum and the Circus Maximus, to name but a few. However, visitors nearly always allow time for a visit to the Vatican Museum and the Basilica of St Peter, even if they choose not to visit any other non-Roman historical sites!

Turin

Turin is renowned for an eclectic selection of things, including hard chocolate, Fiat cars, and the mysterious Turin Shroud. Popular for its proximity to the ski slopes in winter, in summer Turin is a cultural and historic hub. Its legacy as the brief capital of Italy before the country’s unification is still evident in the grandeur of its streets, which are smattered with monuments to Savoy royalty and lined with arcaded shops and cafes. The atmosphere of the city is distinctly calm, but still with a real sense of the typically Italian bustle and life.

Venice

Venice, or ‘La Serenissima’ as it has been known for centuries, is truly unique and must be visited at least once in a lifetime. It is essentially a floating museum and was the main centre of trade for the north of Italy from the 13th century right through until the 17th century. The art and architecture that can be seen throughout the city is really a tribute to centuries of patronage and wealth. The Venetian lagoon also has numerous other islands, inhabited and uninhabited which used to grow crops and produce to feed Venice itself and which also used to house some of the cities’ industries such as glass making and lace making.

Verona

Verona has had a varied and turbulent history throughout the ages from Roman times to the 20th Century, but it is now considered one of the major cities of northern Italy and a cultural centre in its own right. Verona’s main attraction has to be its Roman Amphitheatre; the Arena di Verona was completed in around 30AD and is the 3rd largest amphitheatre in Italy after the Colosseum and the Arena in Capua, south of Rome. The Verona Opera Festival is renowned all over the world and is an absolute for must for any opera aficionados holidaying in the area from June to September.

Bologna

The city, often considered the food capital of Italy, differs from the marble and ornate stucco that characterise other Italian cities and is instead known for its picturesque red masonry. Excellent cuisine is available in abundance, but Bologna also boasts an impressive medieval centre, built around the Piazza Maggiore and the famous Piazza del Nettuno. Discover the beautiful Gothic and Romanesque architecture of the city whilst exploring the ancient, narrow streets. The main historical and cultural sights of the city, including Le Due Torri and the numerous palazzos and basilicas can be visited on foot, allowing time to absorb the lively atmosphere of the ancient university city. The city has a wealth of interesting museums to visit, including the medieval museum and the archaeological museum.

Ravenna

Ravenna, whilst being a small city in comparison with some of the others mentioned here, was the capital of the Western Roman Empire and is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. Renowned principally for its unique Byzantine art and architecture, the most magnificent and best preserved in Europe. There are many outstanding sites to visit including the Mausoleum of Galla Placida and the Basilica of San Vitale, the Neonian Baptistery and the Arian Baptistery, the church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the chapel of Sant'Andrea. In between the visits to these precious sites, Ravenna is a charming place to stroll around, endowed with several good restaurants, a covered food market and other markets in the town squares. Ravenna is also the resting place of the great Italian writer, Dante, and his tomb is open to the public.

Padua

Padua is often called ‘La Dotta’ or The Learned and claims the second oldest university in Italy, built in 1221, with past students including Dante, Petrarch and Galileo. The city is renowned as a site of pilgrimage with the exotic domes of the Basilica di Sant’Antonio proving popular. The carefully restored frescoes by Giotto and his school in the Capella degli Scrovegni are particularly renowned and an absolute must to visit (prebooked tickets are required). Padua has outstanding civic architecture too, in the Palazzo della Ragione and the Clock Tower. Padua has a lively atmosphere with arcaded streets filled with bustling cafes, historic market places, like the Piazza dell Erbe, and mediaeval squares, like the Piazza de Cavour. Padua is also home to one of the largest squares in Italy, the Prato delle Valle, with its ellipitical canal framed by statues of Italian worthies. The city is also home to the 16th botanical garden, created by the University.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have organised holidays to Italy's cities for over 35 years, and increasingly for clients on their second, third or tenth visit to Florence, Venice or Rome. For these travellers the value lies less in seeing the great set-piece sights again and more in the layer beneath: a specialist guide who can talk for an hour about a single fresco, an out-of-hours entry to a museum before the crowds arrive, or a private conversation with a gallery director about a collection most visitors walk straight past. Because we know our hotels, guides and drivers personally, we can build a day around what genuinely interests you rather than a standard checklist, and because we handle every practical element you are free to focus on the experience itself. We also know when a city is worth revisiting for a specific reason, such as a temporary exhibition, and when it is more rewarding to look further afield to somewhere you may not yet have discovered.
We find that clients who already know the major cities well are often the most receptive to Italy's quieter art cities. Bologna, often considered the food capital of Italy, combines an outstanding medieval centre around the Piazza Maggiore with some of the country's finest regional cooking. Ravenna, a modest city by comparison, holds eight UNESCO World Heritage sites and the finest Byzantine mosaics in Europe, at the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia among others. Padua, home to Italy's second-oldest university, is where Giotto's frescoes survive intact in the Cappella degli Scrovegni, a site that rewards pre-booking and unhurried time. Further north, Parma and Modena offer a different pleasure again, built around food, music and understated civic architecture, while Turin's Savoy-era grandeur, its arcaded streets and its motoring heritage give it a character quite unlike anywhere further south. Each can be visited independently or woven into a wider itinerary alongside the better-known cities.
Rail travel suits Italy's cities particularly well, since so many of the places worth visiting sit within a few hours of each other and the stations themselves are often close to the historic centre, saving the transfer time that a flight involves. A typical itinerary might link Venice, Florence and Rome by train, with private transfers at each end and enough nights in each city to allow for a slower pace than a first visit usually permits. For a special occasion, we can arrange a night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, or a scenic alpine journey such as the Bernina Express en route to Venice. We are equally happy to plan a route that avoids flying from the UK altogether, taking the Eurostar to Paris and a day or overnight train onward, with a stop in Switzerland if preferred. The aim is always the same: to give a multi-city holiday the shape of a single considered journey, rather than a sequence of separate flights and check-ins.
Italy's cities have a cultural calendar of their own, and timing a visit around it can transform a stay that might otherwise repeat a previous trip. The Verona Opera Festival, held in the city's Roman Arena from June to September, is one of the world's great open-air opera experiences and a natural focus for a short break. Florence, Rome and Milan regularly host major loan exhibitions that bring together works otherwise scattered across the world's collections, and we keep track of what is showing and when, so that a visit can be planned to coincide with something genuinely worth the return trip. Where it can be arranged, we can also organise private, out-of-hours viewings of a museum or exhibition for a small group, away from the daytime crowds. We are always pleased to advise on what is showing, and when, for the particular cities and dates you have in mind.
The clients who know these cities best are usually the ones asking us for something they have not yet done, and there is a great deal still to offer. We can arrange a private visit to a Venetian glass or lace workshop, a leather artisan's studio in Florence's Oltrarno, or a small, specialist-led tour focused on a single period or figure, such as Roman Baroque, Florentine Renaissance or Ravenna's Byzantine art, rather than a general overview. Many of our city hotels can also open doors that are otherwise closed: a private dinner in an historic palazzo, a curator's tour of a collection before opening hours, or an introduction to a local expert in opera, architecture or gastronomy. Cities also make excellent bases for day trips into the surrounding wine and food regions, whether that is Piemonte from Turin, the Veneto from Venice, or Emilia-Romagna from Bologna. We are always glad to build a day, or a whole holiday, around whatever aspect of Italy you have not yet had the chance to explore.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Italy and within Italy, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Rome

● Cultural tours for individuals
● Music and opera festivals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Art, history and heritage holidays
● City breaks
● Food and wine holidays
● Shopping breaks

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Italy travel information

Italy can be reached by numerous flights from London and other airports in the UK, often with several departures a day. Italy can also be reached easily by train, taking the Eurostar to Paris and then changing to a day-time or overnight train. Stopping overnight in Switzerland is also an interesting way to reach Italy. Some clients choose to take their own car to Italy and we can arrange overnight stops in France and Switzerland as required.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Italy and within Italy, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Rome

● Cultural tours for individuals
● Music and opera festivals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Art, history and heritage holidays
● City breaks
● Food and wine holidays
● Shopping breaks

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Here you will find a map of Italian Cities showing the locations of the hotels that we offer

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Italy and within Italy, combining flights, hire-car, rail, ferries and private transfers

Our special interest holidays to Rome

● Cultural tours for individuals
● Music and opera festivals
● Private guided sightseeing
● Art, history and heritage holidays
● City breaks
● Food and wine holidays
● Shopping breaks

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Pink marble ornate exterior of Doge's Palace in Venice

VENICE THROUGH THE ALPS ON THE BERNINA EXPRESS BY TRAIN TOUR

BY TRAIN. 7-night holiday by train to Venice with stops in Zurich and St Moritz and a journey on the iconic Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano. From £3,900 per person.
Ornate murals in pink and green on wall of old building with green shutters in Piazza delle Erbe Verona

VERONA, LAKE GARDA AND LAKE GENEVA BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

BY TRAIN. 7-night rail holiday to Verona for 2 nights with a stop in Lausanne in Switzerland, and 3 nights on Lake Garda. From £3,500 per person.
Row of gondolas with blue covers moored to posts opposite San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

VENICE OVER THE SWISS ALPS BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

BY TRAIN. 5-night rail holiday to Venice for 3 nights with a stop in Lucerne, day-time alpine train journeys. From £2,900 per person.
White flowers in terracotta pot on balcony overlooking houses below in Positano

AMALFI COAST BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

BY TRAIN. 11-night holiday by train to the Amalfi coast. Eurostar and TGV with overnight stop, 2 nights Rome and 7 nights Positano. Return with overnight stop in Switzerland. From £5,365-£6,640 per person.
Palladian classical villa with round rooftop called La Rotonda near Vicenza

PALLADIO'S VENETO FLY-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

FLY-DRIVE. Visit the Veneto of Palladio with its historic villas on this 9-night fly-drive touring holiday staying in Padua, Vicenza and Verona. From £3,130 per person.
Padua

THREE MAJESTIC ART CITIES OF NORTHERN ITALY: BOLOGNA, RAVENNA AND PADUA

Fly-rail 9-night touring holiday of the northern Italian cultural cities of Bolonga, Ravenna and Padua. Includes entrances in Ravenna and Padua, rail travel and private transfers in between. From £3,880 per person.
Small blue car in museum

FOR THE LOVE OF THE AUTOMOBILE HOLIDAY

FLY-DRIVE. 5-night cultural break exploring Italy, Italians and the automobile. Stay in northern Italy, visiting the places associated with luxurious brands of Italian car, from Alfa Romeo to Ferrari. From £1,880 per person.
Farmhouse in green rolling fields surrounded by cypress trees in swirling mist

EXPLORE SOUTHERN TUSCANY RAIL-DRIVE TOUR

RAIL DRIVE. 8-night touring holiday by train and hire-car via Switzerland to Florence, Chianti, Cortona. Return with an overnight stop in northern Italy or Switzerland. From £3,950 per person.
Green hills with cypress trees and orange coloured farmhouse in Tuscany

FLORENCE AND TUSCANY BY RAIL TOUR

RAIL-DRIVE. 10-night rail and car touring holiday of Tuscany by train and car via Switzerland to Florence and the Chianti region. From £3,550 per person.
Ornate, Baroque fountain with statues in Palermo

SICILY BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

BY TRAIN, FLY BACK. 11-night luxury rail holiday by from London to Sicily by train, with stops in Zurich in Switzerland, Florence and Naples before Taormina and Palermo in Sicily. The train goes on the ferry to Messina. Guide price of £4,100 per person.
Ornate mural in white on grey stone of a wall in Florence

TUSCANY AND UMBRIA TOUR BY RAIL AND CAR

RAIL-DRIVE. 9-night touring holiday with an overnight stop each way, train to Florence return, then hire-car for touring and stays in Chianti and Umbria. From £2,610 per person.
Baroque fountain of Neptune with water around and ochre houses at the Piazza Navona in Rome

VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME BY TRAIN TOUR

BY TRAIN. 11-night holiday by train to Venice, Florence and Rome with rail travel on Eurostar and overnight stops each way. From about £3,560 per person.
Iron lamp outside St Mark's Basilica and pink Doge's Palace in Venice

VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME FLY-RAIL TOUR

FLY-RAIL. 9-night fly-rail touring holiday from Venice to Rome, also stopping in Florence. Choice of hotels and add extra nights if desired. From £3,290 per person.
Pink flowers in foreground with town of Taormina and Mount Etna volcanic dome in background in Sicily

MICHAEL PORTILLO’S TRAIN JOURNEY TO SICILY RAIL TOUR

BY TRAIN, FLY BACK. 6-night holiday by train from London to Sicily with overnight stops in Lucerne in Switzerland, Milan and Naples before Taormina in Sicily. Return by air. From £3,380 per person.
Statue of Apollo stretching out arm at Roman temple in Pompeii

ANTIQUITIES OF ROME, NAPLES AND SICILY BY TRAIN

Fly-rail 9-night touring holiday of Antiquities of southern Italy with stays in Rome, Naples and Taormina. Includes private guided tours of Imperial Rome, Classical Rome, Pompeii, the Campi Flegrei, a walking tour of Taormina and a full day trip to Agrigento, with private guide. Travel on train across Strait of Messina. From £5,790 per person.
Villa Lante fountain and sculpture

GARDENS OF THE ROME AREA TOUR

SMALL GROUP TOUR. 6-night garden tour of the Rome area for small group of up to 14 people. Stay Orvieto and Frascati. Includes Ninfa and Landriana. From £4,580 per person.
Ruined medieval building with footbridge over river in foreground

ROME AREA GARDEN HOLIDAY FOR INDIVIDUALS

FLY-DRIVE HOLIDAY. 6-night holiday to the Rome area to visit the iconic gardens of the region, Renaissance to 20th Century. Local garden notes provided. From £2,870 per person.
Landscape of patchwork of green vineyards of Barolo in Piemonte

PIEMONTE AND BAROLO BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

RAIL-DRIVE. 7-night train holiday to Piemonte from London to Turin and back on day trains. Use of hire-car. One night in Turin and six nights in the Piemonte countryside near Barolo vineyards. From £2,100 per person.
Pink marble ornate exterior of Doge's Palace in Venice

THREE ITALIAN LAKES AND VENICE FLY-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

FLY-DRIVE. 10-night fly-drive touring holiday featuring the Lakes of Como, Iseo and Garda and culminating with a stay in Venice. From £4,650 per person.
Austria Graz

VIENNA, STYRIAN ALPS, SLOVENIA AND VENICE - A RAIL TOUR OF ALPS, LAKES AND WATERWAYS

RAIL TOUR 12-night luxury tour combining Vienna and Venice plus journey by train through the Styrian Alps to Slovenia and Lake Bled. Plus Graz and Ljubljana. Prices from £4,200 per person.
Golden lion on front of the blue and gold of St Mark's Basilica in Venice

VENICE AND THE VENETO THROUGH THE ALPS BY RAIL TOUR

BY TRAIN. 9-night holiday by train to Venice with three nights in Venice and three nights in the Veneto near Vicenza and one night in Zurich on the way back. From £3,800 per person.
Shiny blue train at platform with silver logo on side

LUXURY RAIL HOLIDAY ON THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS

BY TRAIN. 4-night luxury rail holiday with one night on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and three nights in Venice with a choice of hotel. From about £6,380 per person.
Statue of David with the terracotta cupola of the cathedral in Florence

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MICHELANGELO HOLIDAY

BY AIR AND TRAIN. 6-night holiday following in the work of Michelangelo in Florence and Rome, and visit places associated with the great artist and his works of art in both cities. From £2,180 per person.
Aida act one men on stage in long white and gold robes

VERONA OPERA FESTIVAL HOLIDAY

BY AIR. 3-night opera holiday to the Verona Opera Festival, with three nights at a choice of hotel in Verona and second sector seats for one opera performance included. Additional opera performances can be booked. From £1,950 per person.
Grand Hotel Majestic Bologna

GRAND HOTEL MAJESTIC GIA BAGLIONI Bologna

A 5-star historic, grand hotel, in the very centre of the city of Bologna. 109 rooms, gourmet restaurant and bar. Superb service and style.
Majestic Toscanelli Padua exterior entrance to hotel by night

HOTEL MAJESTIC TOSCANELLI Padua

A 4-star city-centre hotel set in the heart of Padua's old town with 34 rooms and a traditional, authentic feel. Within easy walking distance to all of Padua's main sites of interest including the Cappella degli Scrovegni.
Ravenna

HOTEL PALAZZO BEZZI Ravenna

A 4-star superior hotel in a handsome 18th century palazzo in Ravenna's historic centre, steps from the city's remarkable UNESCO Byzantine mosaic sites.
Palace Hotel Maria Luigia Parma lounge indoor communal seating area elegant décor

PALACE MARIA LUIGIA Parma

A 4-star hotel set in the heart of Parma with 101 rooms, bar and fine-dining restaurant. Ideally located for access to the sites of Parma, including gastronomical, historical and musical places of interest.

Rechigi Park Hotel exterior, hotel building and entrance, traditional Italian architecture, shuttered windows, canopied entrance, lawn, trees

RECHIGI PARK HOTEL Mantova

A 4-star hotel, once a noble residence, with 72 rooms situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Modena.
Grand Hotel Minerva Florence blue waters of rooftop pool

GRAND HOTEL MINERVA Florence

The Grand Hotel Minerva in Florence has 97 rooms offering views of some of the city’s major landmarks. Rooftop terrace with outdoor swimming pool, sky lounge, two restaurants and rooftop bar.
Hotel Bernini Palace

HOTEL BERNINI PALACE Florence

This 5-star hotel is located just off the Piazza della Signoria, next to the Palazzo Vecchio, and has rich historical links from its 15th century building to the Sala Parlamento breakfast room. Rooms furinished with antiques and pure linen sheets.
Hotel Brunelleschi Florence exterior lit up windows old architecture

HOTEL BRUNELLESCHI Florence

This is a vibrant, boutique-style 4-star hotel in the historic centre of Florence, with a choice of rooms and suites, some with Duomo view. There are two well-known restaurants and outside space for drinks and dining.
Helvetia and Bristol Florence hotel exterior by night

HOTEL HELVETIA & BRISTOL Florence

A grand 5-star hotel full of history, warmth and character in the centre of Florence near the Via Tornabuoni. Rooms are spacious and richly decorated. Highlights are the cosy public areas: bar, restaurant and Winter Garden.
Hotel Lungarno Picteau Bistrot Bar with wooden deck and views across the river

HOTEL LUNGARNO Florence

Right on the banks of the River Arno, this is a 5-star boutique hotel a few steps from the Ponto Vecchio and a short walk to the Boboli gardens. Some rooms have river and cathedral view.
Loggiato dei Serviti Classic Room with wrought iron double bed frame, wooden beamed ceiling, and ornate wooden furnishings and a warm neutral colour palette

IL LOGGIATO DEI SERVITI Florence

A historic boutique hotel on one of Florence's finest Renaissance squares, steps from the Galleria dell'Accademia and within easy walking distance of the Duomo and Uffizi.
Palazzo Firenze music room, with grand piano, golden ornate walls and ceiling, grandfather clocks and plush cream sofas

PALAZZO FIRENZE BY BAGLIONI HOTELS & RESORTS Florence

A five-star noble residence in the heart of Florence, with 24 individually furnished rooms and suites in a beautifully preserved 18th-century palazzo, steps from Santa Croce.
Portrait Firenze

PORTRAIT FIRENZE Florence

Portrait Firenze is a 5-star hotel by the river Arno is central Florence with 37 rooms and suites. Find Italian cuisine and various experiences.
Beige stone exterior of grand hotel Savoy in Florence with awnings outside

ROCCO FORTE HOTEL SAVOY Florence

Rocco Forte’s Hotel Savoy in Florence is housed in a luxurious palace-style building befitting of its esteemed central location within the city. It offers 80 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, a traditional Florentine bistro, terrace and gym.

Chateau Monfort exterior with low-lit stone juliet balconies, and a grand front door

CHATEAU MONFORT Milan

A 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel in central Milan, housed in a 1903 Liberty palace with 77 individually themed rooms, award-winning dining, and a spa recognised as the best in the city.
Grand Hotel e de Milan

GRAND HOTEL ET DE MILAN Milan

A prestigious, historic 5-star hotel in an excellent location in the heart of Milan. 95 authentic rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, a bar and a fitness suite.
Hotel de la Ville Milan bar indoor seating traditional décor

HOTEL DE LA VILLE Milan

A cosy, refined 4-star hotel in an excellent central location. Delicious cuisine, excellent wellness centre and a soothing rooftop pool with views of the Duomo make it an idyllic haven from the bustle of Milan.
Hotel Indigo Milan exterior, showing white and stone walls, ornate window frames, and down-lit arches on the ground floor

HOTEL INDIGO MILAN - CORSO MONFORTE Milan

A fashion-inspired four-star boutique hotel in a restored 19th century palazzo, with 51 designer rooms surrounding a stunning colonnaded cloister in historic central Milan.
Hotel Portrait Milano entrance, with ornate stone arch, statues, and white-washed buildings

HOTEL PORTRAIT MILANO Milan

A luxury five-star hotel in a restored 16th century palazzo, offering 73 elegant rooms, the Longevity Suite spa, and refined dining in the heart of Milan’s fashion district.
Entrance to the hotel at night from the outside showing revolving doors to ente

THE CARLTON Milan

A sophisticated 5-star hotel in Milan’s Fashion District, blending the warmth of a private residence with Rocco Forte’s signature service and style.
Grand Hotel Parker's historic 19th century building

GRAND HOTEL PARKER'S Naples

A 5-star deluxe hotel with 67 rooms in a commanding position in an elegant district of Naples enjoying panoramic views of the city and the bay of Naples. Michelin-star dining.
View of the roof garden at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio with palm trees on the roof and overlooking the city and the blue sea

GRAND HOTEL VESUVIO Naples

Enjoying a magnificent waterfront location in the centre of Naples, this 5-star deluxe grand hotel offers 181 rooms and suites, many with sea view, panoramic restaurants, indoor pool and 10th floor solarium and cocktail bar.
Regina Baglioni Rome hotel

BAGLIONI HOTEL REGINA Rome

An elegant, 5-star deluxe hotel in Italian Art Deco style on the elegant Via Veneto and within easy walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese.
Bernini Bristol Rome hotel exterior at night hotel lit up fountain in foreground

HOTEL BERNINI BRISTOL Rome

This is a 5-star hotel on the Piazza Barberini near the Via Veneto with over 140 years of history and where Baroque art is celebrated in a contemporary light. Views of St Peter's from the Flair restaurant terrace.
Hotel d'Inghilterra Rome street terrace outdoor dining area umbrellas

HOTEL D'INGHILTERRA Rome

This 5-star hotel with 88 rooms is just moments from the Spanish Steps and the Via Condotti and resplendent in its cosy style, warm colours and rich fabrics. A highlight is the Cafe Romano, a chic restaurant with terrace seating.
Hotel de la Villa Rome orange building with green shutter and umbrellas

HOTEL DE LA VILLE ROME Rome

Rocco Forte’s Hotel de la Ville in the centre of Rome is a dynamic and vibrant new property housed in an 18th century Palazzo. It features 104 spacious and elegant rooms and suites, a sophisticated bar and restaurant, panoramic terrace and extensive spa.
Hotel de Russie Rome terrace pink building and shades

HOTEL DE RUSSIE Rome

A 5-star, grand and elegant hotel near the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps. Luxurious and elegant accommodation. Beautiful garden, terraces and courtyard.
Exterior of hotel with flags outside and shutters on the windows

HOTEL MASCAGNI Rome

A delicious breakfast buffet with artisan breads and cakes awaits you at this 4-star boutique hotel with 40 rooms about 10 minutes' walk from the Piazza di Spagna. Homely and charming.
Palazzo Venere terrace with decked floor, stone vine-covered walls, soft furnishings and blue skies above

HOTEL PALAZZO VENERE Rome

A 12-room boutique hotel in Rome's historic Campo Marzio district, with Venus-inspired interiors, a rooftop terrace, and bespoke concierge experiences, steps from Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps.
Hotel Portrait Roma rooftop bar with comfortable sofas, shady awning, and views across Rome

HOTEL PORTRAIT ROMA Rome

An exclusive 14-suite Ferragamo family townhouse on Via Condotti with rooftop terrace, personalised Lifestyle team, and five-star facilities, just seconds from Rome’s Spanish Steps.
Leon's Place lobby with ornate white, black, gold and pink marble floor, high arched ceilings, and a sense of opulence and fun

LEON'S PLACE Rome

A design-led 4-star superior hotel in central Rome, with 56 rooms in a 19th-century palazzo on Via XX Settembre, steps from Porta Pia.
Grand Hotel Sitea Turin entrance up stairs with pots of plants outside

GRAND HOTEL SITEA Turin

This is a 5-star centrally located hotel in Turin,just off the Piazza San Carlo, and dating from the early 1900s, with 120 comfortable rooms, and well situated for exploring the city.

Luna Baglioni Venetian hotel by canal

BAGLIONI HOTEL LUNA Venice

This grand 5-star deluxe hotel is just 80 metres from St Mark's Square and offers luxurious, spacious bedrooms in a Venetian style, and an award-winning gourmet restaurant, Canova Restaurant.
View over the pool with white sunbeds and umbrella's surrounding the pool

BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI Venice

The 5-star Belmond Hotel Cipriani is one of the world's greatest hotels, situated amid beautiful gardens on the Giudecca Island 5 minutes by boat across the lagoon from St Mark's.
Ca' Pisani exterior view, showing pink-washed hotel walls, with stone-framed arches, potted trees, outdoor seating, and the rooftops of Venice at evening time

CA' PISANI Venice

Venice's first design hotel, a 4-star Art Deco boutique in Dorsoduro, steps from the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection, with 29 individually styled rooms and a panoramic rooftop terrace.
Ca Sagredo Venice terrace outdoor seating area overlooking canal dining tables umbrellas

CA'SAGREDO Venice

This noble residence on the Grand Hotel between Ca D'Oro and Rialto Bridge is a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel with 42 rooms, decorated with stucco work and frescoes. An architectural gem. The restaurant has a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal.
Entrance to the Bisanzio Hotel with the sign lit up in black above the wooden door

HOTEL BISANZIO Venice

This is a charming 4-star bourtique hotel, warmly furnished, with 55 rooms set in a palazzo dating from the 16th century, about 300 metres from St Mark's Square. Cosy, charming, informal and welcoming.
Exterior of Hotel Flora showing hotel building with vines growing over it with large rectanglar windows

HOTEL FLORA Venice

A popular, charming 3-star, family-run hotel with 40 rooms. Charming courtyard. Quiet side street location between St Mark's and Rialto.
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal exterior view, seen from the Grand Canal, showing the hotel with white facade, four stories of windows, and terracotta roof

HOTEL MONACO & GRAND CANAL Venice

An elegant 4-star hotel on the Grand Canal in Venice, with Murano glass details and a rooftop terrace, just steps from Saint Mark’s Square.
Palazzo Giovanelli Venice hotel building on canal front adjacent to church

HOTEL PALAZZO GIOVANELLI Venice

Occupying an historic palazzo on the banks of the Grand Canal, this 4-star boutique hotel with 41 rooms blends Venetian style and contemporary comfort. Each room has a characterful view of the hotel's Venetian surroundings.
Londra Palace Venezia exterior, with tall palatial facade on the banks of a canal, white walls, and gondolas in the foreground

LONDRA PALACE VENEZIA Venice

A historic 5-star waterfront hotel with 52 rooms on the Riva degli Schiavoni, where cultural heritage meets contemporary Venetian design, just steps from St Mark’s Square.
San Clemente Palace Venice hotel exterior pink building trees and shrubbery

SAN CLEMENTE PALACE KEMPINSKI Venice

This 5-star hotel with 190 rooms and suites occupies its own private island in the Venetian lagoon, a few minutes by boat from St Mark's Square. Resort-style facilities such as outdoor pool and tennis court.
Terrace showing hotel exterior with flowers and seating areas

HOTEL GABBIA D'ORO Verona

An eclectic, characterful boutique 5-star hotel in the historic centre of Verona, at the corner of Piazza Erbe. Highlights include the cosy spaces for resting and the beautiful secluded garden.
Hotel Giulietta e Romeo Verona hotel building exterior traditional architecture international flags

HOTEL GIULIETTA E ROMEO Verona

Just 50 metres from the Arena, this superior 3-star hotel offers 37 simply furnished but modern and cheerful rooms. Accessible by car with private garage. Charming and good value in great location.
Grand exterior of hotel at night

HOTEL INDIGO VERONA Verona

Super-value 4-star hotel of just 62 rooms on an elegant boulevard in the centre of Verona, just 8 minutes’ walk from the Arena.