December 9, 2022

The Design-Centric Italian Hotels We Love

Italy has long been one of the world’s leading destinations for design. It’s no surprise that the country’s impressive roster of hotels has something for every type of aesthete. For your next Italian escape, here are 5 design and arts-centric boutique hotels to book.

Capri Tiberio Palace

Capri Tiberio Palace

| $$$$ | Website | Naples International Airport

45 | Pool, Pet-friendly, Spa | 1

La Fontelina Beach, Piazzetta di Capri, Via Roma

Designed by starchitect Giampiero Panepinto, Capri Tiberio Palace embodies dolce vita glamour better than any other accommodation on the jet-set isle. Located a hop-scotch from Capri’s buzzing Piazzetta, the hotel’s glitzy interiors brim with playful colors, hand-painted tiles, and dramatic photography—just what you’d expect from a celebrity favorite.

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  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Bookings in our one-bedroom suite sea view or higher categories will also receive a complimentary 50 minute massage for up to two guests, per bedroom, once per stay
  • Stays of 7+ nights will receive an additional $200 USD Resort or Hotel credit (for a total of $300 during stay)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Castello di Reschio

Castello di Reschio

| $$$$ | Website | Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport

36 | Pool, Spa, Equestrian center | 2

Lago Trasimeno, Perugia, Siena

Founded by architect Count Benedikt Bolza and his wife, artist Donna Nencia Corsini, this storybook compound in the undulating hills of Umbria is filled with custom furniture from the family’s own B.B. for Reschio line, decor and art from local artisans, and antiques sourced from markets worldwide. 

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BOOK WITH US FOR PERKS

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Bookings in Grand Suites or Tower will also receive a complimentary Nature-related experience, once during stay (foraging, animal habitat discovering)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Borgo Santo Pietro

Borgo Santo Pietro

| $$$$ | Website | Florence Regional Airport

20 | Outdoor pool, Outdoor tennis court, Spa | 2

Abbazia di San Galgano, Val di Merse, Eremo di Montesiepi

Borgo Santo Pietro’s owners, husband-and-wife team Jeanette and Claus Thottrup, spent nearly a decade reimagining a 13th-century estate into one of Italy’s finest countryside sanctuaries. Beyond its 22 sumptuous rooms, the sprawling resort offers a hyper-curated suite of Tuscan treasures, from its Michelin-starred restaurant to a custom skincare line.

Hotel Vilòn

Hotel Vilòn

| $$$$ | Website | Rome Ciampino Airport

18 | Garden, Pet-friendly, Parking | 1

Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant’Angelo

Steps from a clutch of Rome’s iconic attractions, Hotel Vilòn sits inside a former boarding school in Campo Marzo. The boutique property’s revamp was also masterminded by Panepinto with flashy Art Deco-inspired color palette and posh furnishings. An incredible collection of modern art lives in the lobby, Adelaide restaurant, and rooms overlooking the Palazzo Borghese.

Atelier Inès Arts & Suites

Atelier Inès Arts & Suites

| $ | Website | Naples International Airport

6 | Terrace, Garden, Picnic area | 0

San Gregorio Armeno, Naples Central Train Station, Maschio Angioino

Atelier Inès Arts & Suites is an art-packed retreat that celebrates legendary late sculptor Annibale Oste, whose prized collection of works is installed throughout. Oste’s jewelry designer son Vincenzo and artist daughter-in-law Inès are the guesthouse’s consummate hosts, who share with guests the hidden gems of the undiscovered Vergini district. 

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Paul Jebara

Contributing Writer

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