Curated luxury hotels in Italy

Managed directly by the owner, Albergo Palazzo Squarcialupi is a 15th-century building in Castellina in Chianti. It offers a garden with outdoor swimming pool, and a spa. Rooms are complete with seating area.

The rooms of Palazzo Squarcialupi feature rustic terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams on the ceilings, and 18th-century furnishings. The bathrooms are in Carrara marble.

Modern room facilities include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet, served in the breakfast room. During summer you can enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the pool and the Chianti Valley.

The property is located in an area restricted to traffic.

The bus to Siena stops 100 metres from the hotel. The nearest train station is Castellina Scalo, 6 km away.

Just outside the town of Radda, Villa Campomaggio Resort & SPA is surrounded by vineyards in the heart of the Chianti wine area. Dating back to 1776, the villa's grounds include a swimming pool and spa.

This historic villa offers elegant rooms and apartments, all decorated with the same care and attention to detail. They feature wooden or terracotta floors and wood-beamed or arched ceilings. All include an LCD TV and minibar.

Guests are served a buffet breakfast in the courtyard, where they can enjoy the tranquility of the garden.

The wellness area includes a hot tub, Turkish bath, sauna and relaxation area. You can treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment.

Free parking is provided and the centre of Radda in Chianti is 5 minutes away by car.

Palazzo Rosenthal lies on the green slopes of Mount Vesuvius, overlooking the Gulf of Naples, and Capri and Ischia Islands. The rooms are spacious and offer a balcony and a plasma-screen TV.

Each room features classical Italian furniture in cherry wood, and large beds with thick, hypoallergenic, and orthopaedic mattresses. An electronic system manages going in and out, and setting the desired temperature.

The garden or the spacious terrace are ideal to relax, listening to soft music and admiring the wonderful view. Alternatively you can enjoy a dip in the pool, surrounded by sun beds and parasols.

The hotel is provided with its own restaurant, and a huge outdoor patio where special ceremonies and events can be organised.

The staff of Palazzo Rosenthal Vesuview Hotel & Resort will be always ready to assist you. A pick up service from the Leopardi Train Station on the Circumvesuviana line is available on request. Pompei is 10 km from the property, while Naples is a 25-minute drive away.

Set in the hills of the Chianti wine district, this 15th-century villa is now a 4-star hotel with swimming pool, tennis court and Tuscan restaurant with terrace offering panoramic views.

Rooms at Villa San Lucchese are elegantly decorated and air conditioned. They come with free Wi-Fi, a minibar and TV with satellite channels.

The buffet breakfast includes homemade specialities and organic products. The restaurant has different dining areas, like the Limonaia room, and offers regional delicacies mixed with a selection of wines.

Guests can relax at the pool surrounded by the lush garden. Bikes and scooters are available to rent at reception and staff also organise wine-tasting excursions in local wineries.

The property is a 20-minute walk from Poggibonsi Train Station, for connections to Florence and Siena. The picturesque town of San Gimignano is just 12 km away.

Situated in Senigallia, 40 km from Stazione Ancona, Resort Il Gallo Senone features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star resort offers room service and a concierge service. The wellness area includes a sauna, and hot tub, while a terrace is also available.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, Italian and gluten-free options.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling.

Senigallia Train Station is 7.4 km from Resort Il Gallo Senone, while Grotte di Frasassi is 47 km from the property. Marche Airport is 28 km away.

Surrounded by a 14-hectare park in San Vincenzo, Garden Toscana Resort features sports and wellness facilities, 3 restaurants and 4 bars. It offers free access to its 2 pools and private sandy beach, 400 metres away.

Set in different buildings, rooms are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer. Most rooms have a balcony. When choosing half-board or full-board, some drinks are included in the rate.

The Garden restaurants provide buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes Tuscan, national and international dishes.

The brand-new wellness centre extends over an area of 700 m². Sports facilities include a fitness centre, bocce, basketball, 12 tennis courts and volleyball courts and a 5-a-side football pitch. The fully equipped beach is reachable via a pathway and features a beach-volley court and entertainment staff. A business centre and a theatre are also available on site.

The centre of San Vincenzo, with its shops and cafés is 4 km from Garden Toscana Resort. Grosseto is a 40-minute drive away.

Toscana Ambassador is in Poggibonsi, a 5-minute walk from the historic centre and the railway station. It offers free parking, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, and delicious Tuscan cuisine.

The Ambassador Toscana is within easy reach of the Autostrada del Sole motorway, a 15-minute drive from Siena, and a short drive from the green Val D'Elsa valley.

All rooms at the Ambassador feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and satellite TV. Buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit, fruit juices, yoghurt, cereals, homemade cakes and a selection of meat and cheese.

When you stay at Mariva Dune Suites in San Vincenzo, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Spiaggia di Rimigliano and Dog Beach San Vincenzo. This beach property is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rimigliano Coastal Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Marina di San Vincenzo.

Set on a beautiful Tuscan hillside, halfway between Florence and Arezzo, Villa la Borghetta Spa Resort offers you stunning views, beautifully decorated interiors, excellent service and an on-site spa.

Villa La Borghetta originally dates back to the 14th century and was built by the local nobility. Restored in the 19th century, you can admire frescos and classical furnishings in rooms and lounges.

All of the rooms offer unforgettable views across the Chianti countryside, and you can also enjoy these views from the terrace and the outdoor pool and hot tub.

Relax and enjoy a variety of beauty treatments in Villa La Borghetta's spa or set off to discover the surrounding area. Staff can organise designer shopping trips, tours to vineyards, cooking lessons, sports activities and more. Enchanting Tuscan villages are just a few minutes' drive away.

Villa la Borghetta Spa Resort's restaurant has a large elegant hall with views over the countryside as well as a more casual dining area created from the villas old wine cellar. Expect gourmet Tuscan cuisine.

Enjoy the view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples from the privileged location of Hotel Caesar Augustus, complete with a panoramic swimming pool, free parking, and an excellent restaurant. Accommodation is elegant and bright.

Some rooms come with four-poster beds, others with private balconies. All have a fresh, Mediterranean style and terracotta floors. The bathrooms have marble sinks and ceramic tiles and many feature a hydromassage bathtub.

Relaxing at the Caesar Augustus Hotel is easy in the Turkish bath and Hammam. The garden and terrace invite you to sit back and take in the breathtaking panorama.

The restaurant will impress you with its Romanesque arches and large, bright windows. The tables are dressed with linen tablecloths and custom-made ceramics. It is often chosen as the venue for exhibitions of local and Italian artists.

The professional team of staff can arrange transfers and tours of Capri. They can provide lots of useful information about some of the island's main attractions including the popular Blue Grotto.

Hotel Villa Casagrande is located in Figline Valdarno, when it was established by the Serristori family in a historical building.

Totally refurbished, the villa is provided with a typical Italian garden and 2 swimming pools, one of them set by ancient walls. You can also enjoy a modern spa, available upon request and at additional cost.

Full of artistic heritage, Villa Casagrande offers 60 rooms equipped with all modern comforts, yet preserving the building's 14th century charm.

Hotel Villa Casagrande also offers 2 restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Tuscan cuisine. Wine and wine tasting tours are available on site, while oil is produced on site.

Everything at the Relais Maresca boasts a typical Capri style: the rooms with Vietri tiles, its beachfront position, the panoramic terrace with views of Mount Vesuvius, the excellent cuisine.

Relais Maresca is just a few steps from the beach, on the Marina Grande promenade. From the establishment you can easily reach the famous Grotta Azzurra, and you can book boat tours around the island directly at reception.

The roof garden and sun terrace is the ideal spot for a light lunch or an ice-cream whilst sunbathing or relaxing in the shade.

Here you can get together in the evenings, meet friends for a cocktail at sunset, enjoy a bottle of fine wine and a selection of cold meats and cheeses, or a drink before going to bed.

The bar on the ground floor features a reading room and TV room and prepares great coffee and refined cocktails. The restaurant La Terrazza, on the 4th floor, serves delicious regional specialities, and the chance to enjoy with the amazing view of Vesuvius.

Set in the Tuscan hills, surrounded by the Chianti countryside, Palagina la Dimora offers rustic-style rooms and apartments in Figline Valdarno. It features a large garden with 2 swimming pools, and a restaurant.

Accommodation here comes with satellite TV and air conditioning. The apartments include a kitchenette and dining area.

Your day at La Palagina la Dimora begins with a breakfast served at the table. The restaurant serves Tuscan dishes and a wide selection of wines.

Greve in Chianti is 13 km away, while the A1 motorway is reachable by car in around 20 minutes. Parking at the property is free.

Situated in the heart of Capri, Albergo Gatto Bianco is 150 metres from the main Piazzetta square. It features an elegant lounge area, a bar, and spacious sun terraces with plants and flowers.

Rooms are bright and air conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV plus a minibar. Each comes with unique floors while some boast a balcony or terrace overlooking the rooftops of Capri or the hotel’s garden.

Located in a central yet peaceful area, the Gatto Bianco is set in a street lined with shops where you can find the latest Italian and International designer fashion. Wi-Fi is free in the hotel’s public areas.

The Island of Capri’s popular Via Krupp begins 400 metres from the property, while the Tyrrhenian Sea is a 10-minute walk away. Less than 1.5 km from the hotel you will find Capri’s Fern Grotto.

Dating back to 1822, this elegant hotel lies in the centre of Capri, just 100 metres from the island's celebrated La Piazzetta Square. It features a panoramic rooftop terrace, a restaurant, and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

Soft towels and slippers are provided in all rooms at Hotel La Palma, Oetker Hotels. Each has a minibar and fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms feature frescoed walls and traditional tiled floors.

A generous continental breakfast is available daily, including freshly baked pastries, cold meats and cheeses. The restaurant serves classic Mediterranean cuisine with a selection of regional wines.

Boats to mainland Italy leave from Marina Grande, 2.7 km from La Palma. The journey from the island to Naples takes 40 minutes by hydrofoil, or 80 minutes by ferry.

A 3-minute walk from Capri's Quisisana Square, the San Felice features an outdoor pool surrounded by lemon trees and a sun terrace. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with LCD satellite TV. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

All guest rooms at Hotel San Felice have simple furnishings and cool tiled floors. Some rooms offer a private terrace and overlook only the garden. Minibar and hairdryer are also available.

A varied buffet breakfast is served daily, and includes fresh fruit, pastries, and cappuccino coffee. The poolside bar is open for light meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Surrounded by the greenery, the hotel is on a quiet pedestrian street, 500 metres from the Augusto Gardens and 300 metres from Piazza Umberto I. Torre Saracena Cove with its sandy beach is a 12-minute walk away. The popular shopping streets of Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Camerelle are only 30 metres away.

With a garden, 2 swimming pools and gym, Hotel Quisisana is located on the island of Capri. It also features a sun terrace and free Wi-Fi. Sauna area and wellness centre are available.

Air-conditioned rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have garden views while others pool views.

Guests can enjoy local food at the restaurant and drinks at the bar. Breakfast is served daily including hot drinks, croissants and cold meats.

Quisisana Hotel is 2.5 km from the main port of the island, Marina Grande. La Piazzetta, the most famous square, is a 5-minute walk away.

Hotel Regina Cristina is a 2-minute walk from Capri's central Piazzetta square, the town's main shopping area, and close to the Certosa di San Giacomo monastery. The property offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV.

The rooms were completely renovated in the 1990s, in a Neoclassic style featuring local crafting and ceramics. Some rooms offer a balcony and a spa bath, and the rooms on the 4th floor offer views of the Mediterranean Sea.

At the Regina Cristina you will find a bar overlooking the garden, and the restaurant is open for breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. Both areas boast the hotel's characteristic décor.

On request, a luggage transport service can be provided from the hydrofoil/ferry harbour to the hotel.

Capri Tiberio Palace is centrally located in Capri – a 4-minute walk from Piazzetta di Capri and 9 minutes by foot from Arco Naturale. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Gardens of Augustus and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Faraglioni Rocks.

Hotel Flora is located just a few steps from the Piazzetta shopping area in the heart of Capri Town. It offers an outdoor pool with panoramic views and free Wi-Fi.

All rooms at the Flora have a balcony with sea or garden views, together with private bathroom, cable TV and minibar. Some rooms also offer a spa bath.

The Flora Hotel has a 24-hour reception and includes a bar. There is also an outside pool and sun terrace with panoramic views over the sea and San Giacomo Monastery.

The hotel is within easy reach on foot of Capri’s attractions, such as the Gardens of Augustus. The port, where ferries depart for Naples and Sorrento, is 1.8 km away.