by Geoffrey Ravoire, Luxury Travel Advisor & Marketing Manager 

Despite a global pandemic, investors, decorators, and visionary hoteliers have been busy preparing a new wave of authentic, luxury hotels throughout Italy. Here are a few properties we can’t wait for you to discover.

Ca di’ Dio – VENICE

Located at the entrance to the Arsenale area, known as the “Contemporary Art District” of the city, this historical palazzo welcomes guests in an authentic Venetian experience. The palazzo, which dates back to 1272, has been carefully restored into a 5* hotel offering elegant and refined rooms and suites, a wellness area, 2 courtyards, a reading room, 2 restaurants and a bar, gondola access, and stunning views of the canals.

Villa Igiea – SICILY

Discover history, majesty, and serenity at Villa Igiea, a turn-of-the-century palazzo in Sicily’s capital city. Furnished with antiques and superb fabrics in serene shades, the rooms and suites are fresh, light, and wonderfully Sicilian! A groundbreaking hotel opening for Palermo and a great addition to the Rocco Forte hotel family.

Castello di Reschio – UMBRIA

Located at the border between Tuscany and Umbria, this breathtaking estate is set on 1,500 hectares of pristine wilderness, dominated by a 1000-year-old castle that has been stylishly restored and reimagined by a dynamic family. At the heart of this incredible property, expects gorgeous suites, luxurious private homes, an equestrian club, tennis courts, a beautiful swimming pool, a private spa, and an array of dining options to sample the best of Italian cooking.

Palazzo Fiuggi – LAZIO

50 minutes away from Rome, this beautiful property comprises 60,000sqft of luxurious wellness facilities, spa, advanced medical health equipment, ultra-modern gym, beauty clinic, cooking school, and cinema. Surrounding the luxury retreat is a park that features pools, paddle and tennis courts, a lake, gardens, and woodland. Outside the gates, the surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, and biking, as well as the opportunity to play the oldest golf course in Italy.

San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel, Taormina - SICILY

Overlooking the Bay of Taormina, the hotel will feature an indoor swimming pool, spa, and a superb fine-dining restaurant by an award-winning Chef. Built within a 15th-century palace, the hotel offers beautifully decorated rooms and is the perfect base for your Eastern Sicily exploration.

Baglioni Resort Sardinia – SARDINIA

Set to open on Sardinia’s dreamy northeast coast, the new Baglioni is immersed in the sublime natural landscape of the Mediterranean. With spacious and modern accommodation, the resort offers fabulous views across the bay. Guests can enjoy three pools, a Kids Club, and hectares of landscaped garden overlooking the water.  

Casa Di Langa – PIEDMONT

Set among rolling hills of this discreet wine region, and affording incredible views, Casa di Langa offers guests a sustainable experience and way of life. An active winery, Casa di Langa has been entirely constructed with local materials and inspired by traditional architecture to offer a true Piedmontese experience. Every room boasts a spacious private terrace and spa-like bathrooms. The restaurant, Fàula, offers a unique culinary experience created with local ingredients.

Maalot Luxury Hotel – ROME

A new and iconic hotel situated by the Trevi Fountain, Maalot Luxury Hotel was the former residence of opera composer Gaetano Donizetti. Expect a unique, urban restaurant, a fully-equipped fitness area, and a comfortable bar.

Hotel La Palma – CAPRI (2022)

Capri’s first-ever hotel is getting a complete make-over to join the prestigious Oetker Collection (Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Le Bristol, Eden Rock – St Barths, etc.) as Hotel La Palma. Centrally located just a few steps from the famous Piazzetta, Hotel La Palma promises to wow guests with its rooftop Chef Gennaro Esposito restaurant and bar, private beach club, a newly built pool deck, intimate spa, and high-fashion boutiques.  

Six Senses Rome – ROME (2022)

Centered around wellness and sustainable design and located near the Trevi Fountain and the famous luxury shopping streets – Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona, the Six Senses promises uniquely furnished rooms and suites, a beautiful spa, an outdoor courtyard garden, and a rooftop terrace with 360-degree panoramic views of the city. In the kitchen, the Chef focuses on locally-produced ingredients cooked and presented in a modern interpretation of traditional Italian recipes.

Bvlgari Hotel Roma – ROME (2022)

After running a successful hotel in Milan, Bulgari finally decided to open a flagship property in the Eternal City, where the brand had its debut. In true Bulgari fashion, the hotel is to open their prestigious Il Ristorante-Niko Romito and stylish Il Bvlgari Bar.

Portrait Milano – MILAN (2022)

Lungarno Collection has announced a brand-new addition to its portfolio, which currently includes hotels in Florence and Rome. Portrait Milano, the third in the acclaimed Portrait collection, is located in the fashion district, on Corso Venezia, and with access to the luxury mecca of Via Sant’Andrea. Taking over the former Archiepiscopal Seminary, the hotel features restaurants, a shopping arcade, and unique of event venues to make it a major lifestyle hub in the heart of Milan.