Historical building Hotels in Italy

A really interesting little hotel combining typical Puglia architecture and hospitality with modern comforts.
This sure is one fascinating little ...

Acquarossa: an enchanting and unique place to stay
Those who appreciate the picturesque, serenity and the unusual will find the Acquarossa a m...

Delightfully modern Masseria with views of the Adriatic. Puglia is a beautiful place and the Agriturismo Borgo San Marco is surely its equal in ter...

Imagine the scene. You are amongst the ancient olive trees of Liguria, three kilometers from the sea. You come to a small rural village that still ...

For Venice, this hotel is actually a rather modern affair. Design orientated and updated elegance in the heart of the city, rather than old worl...

Remember those Italian art house movies of the 60’s with romantic types driving their Alfa Romeos along sinuous and the scenic coastal roads, pe...

An elegant and well-decorated Tuscan hotel of the highest order Sitting amongst the foothills of the Tuscan region of Versilia, between the eleg...

The Tuscany villa is a dream for many and what is found here, just three miles outside of the beautiful town of Lucca, may well fulfill that dre...

A little gem of a hotel located in the heart of a little gem of a town – Lucca.
Lucca is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the...

We have all sorts of accommodations in Rome to suit most tastes. Some are luxurious, some not so luxurious, some expensive, some are simpler.
Now...

A truly atmospheric and sophisticated Florence hotel.
The Antica Dimora Firenze is a most welcome addition to Florence’s selection of hotels, ...

The Antica Dimora Johlea, is the latest addition to the Johanas (I and II) group of charming accommodations.
New, elegant and slightly more up ma...

If one word sums ups the Antica Locanda Lunetta then it is probably “authenticity”.  It’s a place that remains true to its soul.
First of all, th...

The Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello sure goes back a long way. To the 11th century, in fact. It was actually built on the ruins of an old Roman...

This charming unique loft/apartment is situated in the Jewish Ghetto, the location is deep in the heart of historical Rome just beside the imposing...

The b&b "di Piazza Vittorio" is located in a nineteenth-century palace right in the heart of the Esquilino area, considered to be Rome's most mu...

Imagine staying in a 14th century “palazzo” in the very heart of the historic centre of Lucca, one of the prettiest and most authentic towns in ...

Bellavista = Beautiful View in Italian.
Actually, in this particular case, Bellavista also means being peacefully located between the sea and the...

Venice may be historic and, let's face it, pretty much on the beaten track, but it still has the capacity to surprise and reinvent itself. New plac...

The history of the Borgo Alveria country resort goes back a long, long way. It was built on the site of an ancient monastery in 1451 and then razed...

Slow down time... It's slow food and slow life at the Borgo della Marmotta. But here's the rub, odds on you'll want to return to the Bongo della Ma...

Simply put, we think the Ca Maria Adele is an amazing hotel that’s got everything one could wish for in terms of luxury, quality, style and loca...

A real secret place in the heart of Venice.
To find a secret place in Venice, overrun as it is by hordes of tourists rushing, open-mouthed, from ...

If you are looking for a hotel in Rome that’s a little special, has an excellent position in the historic centre and wonderful, wonderful staff, yo...

The Casa de Uscoli is not necessarily to everyone’s tastes. The entrance (which in fact is not part of the hotel itself) does not do the place insi...

A small, authentic and charming hotel in the heart of Venice If ever there was a value for money accommodation that is simultaneously near “the ...

This is not one of our typical Secretplaces, but we had to include the location (in the fishing village of Nerano, on the tip of the peninsula) ...

This is a luxury hotel with a capital “L” in a place of beauty with a capital “B”, and history with a capital “H” to match. What else would one exp...

Going just beyond the “standard” villas in Tuscany, this Castle retreat is something quite out of the ordinary. Machiavelli bought it in 1511 wh...

Just 8 miles from Siena in the hills of a quieter, more traditional Chianti is the hamlet of Fonterutoli where the Mazzei family, owners of the Fon...

Here’s a conundrum - How can you be old and new at the same time?
Tip: Think about the Castello di Montagnano. Perhaps we’re being a bit esote...

A truly historic Tuscany hotel, right in the heart of Chianti.
Knights in shining Armour, shields, spears, thick stonewalls and an austere bea...

A beautiful, peaceful, luxurious Tuscany Hotel.
The meaning of luxury is often in the eye of the beholder, but by any definition the Castello ...

Costantinopoli 104” is an elegant hotel located in the historical centre of Naples, an ideal place for visitors who want to stay in a suggestive...

The greatest imperial city of them all and a location by the Spanish steps to die for. Does that make the Crossing Condotti a pompous or snotty hot...

A well designed hotel in the heart of Portofino, blending old Liguria with new comforts Portofino is one of the glamorous jewels of the Mediterr...

This area of Sicily is somewhat different. It maybe just as beautiful as the other parts of the island but it takes in the Hyblean plateaus, unt...

This wine farm in the heart of Chianti (Tuscany) dates back to the 16th century and has now been converted into the Fattoria Tregole B&B.
It c...

Frances Mayes once said “I can think of no greater pleasure than to get lost on some country road in Umbria." We know exactly what she means, fo...

"A place for dreamers, created by dreamers".
We love that phrase, unfortunately, it didn't come from us but rather from the hotel itself and it s...

Michael Angelo would surely have approved of the Grand Hotel Continental.
This aristocratic mansion was built by the great Baroque architect G...

A most interesting hotel located in the Lido of Venice Between the sea and the lagoon of Venice lies the beautiful island of the Lido, not quite...

You can almost feel the la dolce vita running through this ancient Roman Palazzo - as if Anita Ekberg would be likely to stroll by at any moment...

Fads and fashions come and go but classic elegance remains and if you are looking for a hotel in Florence that belongs to the traditional school...

You couldn’t ask for a better located little hotel, tucked away, as it is, in the lovely Dorsoduro and a stone’s throw from the Accademia Galleries...

“I wandered through Venice’s far retreat Laughed in the sun, and life seemed so sweet.”
Venice brings out the poet in all of us; it is simply ...

Venice, history and style go hand in glove like strawberries and cream. You can’t seem to separate them in this uniquely beautiful city, and if you...

If designer chic or cutting edge minimalism turn you cold and prefer the warmth and comfort of something slightly more classic, the 16th century Ho...

Florence hotels tend to fall into one of two categories. They are either overwhelming impersonal and sterile or seem designed for backpacking st...

An historic little luxury Bologna hotel right in the centre of town.
The Hotel Commercianti is part of the Bologna Art Hotels group, which are...

The recently inaugurated Corona D’Oro (Gold Crown Hotel) is part of the Bologna Art group of hotels, known for their historic locations and exce...

Lovely transformation of an ancient convent into a stylish modern hotel.
It sometimes seems that only the Italians, with their innate sense of...

Cosiness, Italian style, in the land of Romeo and Juliet.
Verona is known the world over as the cradle of the greatest love story ever told – ...

The J.K. Place is the closest experience you can get to staying somewhere that feels like home. Only far nicer than home, more luxurious, more s...

The Hotel Lucrezia might as well be called the “Secret Garden”. Bang in the middle of Riola Sardo, a small non descript village on the west coas...

We’re not talking motor racing American style, we’re talking holiday destination Sardinian style. That usually means a great spot for the sea, u...

An excellently located Bologna hotel and one of the four Bologna Arts Hotels.
The art of hospitality and cuisine is very much alive in Bologna...

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A World Heritage site since 2004, the Val d’Orcia is one of the most unspoilt areas of Tuscany.
A beautiful area that fits perfectly with an i...

A classy and atmospheric hotel in the heart of Piemonte.
The region of Alba is blessed with a number of man made and natural wonders. This is ...

The sun, the rocks, the trees. And above all the sea. Four elements that pretty much narrate the story of two enchanting residences surrounded b...

A truly unique accommodation with jaw dropping views of the Amalfi Coast and Ravello. Just when we thought we had run out of superlatives to des...

Once the home of a poet and now a beautiful hotel above the town of Cortona, Tuscany, we fell in love with Il Falconiere, its views across the T...

Well-located and renovated hotel in Florence.

The Hotel J &J is not only located in the heart of Florence, by one of its ancient streets, bu...

Decidedly Italian, decidedly Umbrian, decidedly enchanting. Umbria is to many people the Tuscany of yesteryear, a bucolic heaven where Italians fro...

Enjoy the hospitality of an ancient family home in picture perfect Bevagna.
As the L’Orto degli Angeli itself likes to point out, this is not ...

A lovely little Tuscany hotel still off the beaten track.
Unless you are a connoisseur of fine white truffles, you may never have heard of San...

Who was Ottone III? History buffs might recognise him as none other than the Holy Roman Emperor (and King of Germany, for that matter) way back ...

Do you like animals? Would you miss having a Television in your room? Would you find it stimulating to eat dinner around a communal table with othe...

A magical place at one with nature.
This sure is one magical place, a 180 hectare 19th century organic farm (and 140 chimneys, no less) of whi...

A mix of modern trends and tradition in the old part of Genoa.
In truth, there seems to be a dearth of charming hotels in the interesting city...

The Locanda Palazzone is a beautiful contradiction in terms.
It is considered to be one of the oldest hotels in the whole of Italy, having starte...

Wonderful collection of houses located in an equally charming hamlet in south Tuscany.
Rolling hills, woodlands replete with deer, hares and o...

The Mandranova Resort captures the essence of Sicily: a Sicily where, for thousands of years, local traditions, the land, and the sea have lived...

Masseria Alchimia is an old 17th century hermitage in Puglia’s Adriatic coast, that Caroline Groszer has converted into a charming hideaway with...

A beautiful, secluded Puglia farmhouse that combines rustic charm and contemporary comforts.
The Masseria Montelauro is one of those wonderful...

We love the Masseria Montenapoleone’s own initial description as being "located in Puglia, southern Italy, somewhere between magic and forgotten...

Originally built in the 1500s, the main building of Masseria San Domenico was, once upon a time, a lookout from where the Knights of Malta would...

Luxurious simplicity in Puglia.
In times gone by, the 15th century Masseria Torre Coccaro used to be part of a series of look out posts agains...

This is the real deal, the authentic stuff – a true masseria in Puglia, made completely out of local stone and a testimony to the ancient civilizat...

One of our greatest pleasures is finding somewhere that does things differently and Oltre Il Giardino – On the far side of the garden – is surel...

Nietzsche once said “If I had to think of a word that could replace “music” I could only think of Venice”. Indeed, Venice is music to people’s ears...

A real taste of history and magic in the lagoon city.
This is the real deal - nothing false here - for what you get is a real 16th century pal...

Now, you can probably tell from the name that the Palazzo de Mori started off life as a palace. And this being Italy, it’s probably pretty old -...

One of the great things about the Palazzo Finati is its location, in the very heart of Alba, close by to the Piazza del Duomo, the town’s main s...

Pietrasanta is a classy little town on the Tuscany coast, close to Pisa and Lucca, that keeps her years well with a lively central piazza and lo...

A jewel of a palace in historical Florence.
Lets just start by saying the Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo is a little jewel of an accommodation and...

This recently renovated 17^th century palace (real one, not some fake Disney version) is pretty special, certainly one of the finest of its kind in ...

If you want barren hotel like service then look away. If, on the other hand, you are looking for authentic Tuscany, a wonderful mix of history, ...

This is the closest most of us will get to George Clooney. He has a house nearby in Lake Como and, goodness, you can see why he chose the area. ...

If first impressions count, and they most often do, then you'll fall head over heals in love with the Relais Villa Vittoria at first sight. It sits...

Hotels in Florence are becoming rather expensive, we know, and this is one of the reasons we fell in love with Palazzo Belfiore – an affordable ...

Probably the most luxurious rooms we’ve ever seen – in any city, period, and we’ve seen quite a few.
Nevertheless, nothing quite like this: three...

It runs in the family, you know. Just like the Hotel Santa Maria, its older and bigger sister, the Residenza Santa Maria is wonderfully located ...

Sometimes it might seem a bit clichéd to use words such as unique, but in the case of the Rotarius B & B, it is pretty much justified.
It is, in ...

A refined hotel in the heart of Orbetello, Tuscany.
The cute little town of Orbetello rises up on a small peninsula and is surrounded by two l...

A super historical accommodation in Assisi offering comfort and a spiritual feel.
Notwithstanding the heavy load of tourism in Assisi, and all th...

A unique little hotel in Matera that has been carved out of the rocks.
You are now in World Heritage country, for Matera is a UNESCO protected...

Our complex includes a group of Trulli and Lamie houses. Careful restoration work has permitted us to maintain their architectual characteristic...

Situated in the heart of Piola – perhaps Milan’s most authentic quarter – this wonderful and very different Bed and Breakfast is a fun and beaut...

Small and perfectly formed, the location of this pretty 18 room villa isn't bad either, as it looks out onto the magnificent panorama of Lake Garda...

Tuscany certainly brings a number of evocative images to mind. Those rolling hills, views to die for, cultured ambience, history, not to mention fi...

The centenary Villa dei D'Armiento is a wonderful new addition to the portfolio of “Maison de Charmes”  in the region of Sorrento.
It started ...

This is the sister estate of the Borgo della Marmotta (and part of the “Le terre di Poreta project”). What a good looking sister too! Five gorgeous...

A word of warning about staying at the Villa La Favorita. You might never be the same again after an evening’s truffle hunt in the surrounding h...

The Villa Fontelunga – a typical, yet cosmopolitan Tuscan Villa.
Three friends, two English and one Italian, one day got together to set up th...

Charming aristocratic country house in the heart of Chianti country
The Villa Il Poggiale is a sister hotel to the Johanes, Johlea and Antica ...

There are very few hotels as special as this. A late Renaissance villa nestled in a meander of the River Arno just five miles from the historic ...

Beauty, serenity, authenticity and hospitality are the key words to describe Villa le Barone.
Staying at Le Barone is very much like visiting fri...

A beautiful, relaxing and elegant Umbrian country house.
Villa Lemura was originally the summer residence of the noble Perugian Donnini Mancin...

Situated on the top of a splendid hill, and surrounded by a forest of 40 acres, only a few minutes from Gargnano (7,5 Km) and from the Gardesana St...