Lake Como
Most Como villas are either opulent palaces used as Bond film locations or second homes for people like George Clooney, but at the Cipressi, for a not…
Must-see hotels in The Italian Lakes
Lake Como
In the middle of Varenna on the pedestrian main street (well, lane), hillside Albergo Milano opens onto a terrace with magnificent lake vistas. Most of…
Milan
Check in to this rustic 'farmhouse' in downtown Milan. Four comfortable rooms offer simply styled accommodation with distressed walls and functional…
The Italian Lakes
This elegant patrician house belongs to Paul and Arabella Lizioli. There are just three bedrooms decked out in elegant country style, all with stunning…
The Italian Lakes
Monza’s most historic hotel sits opposite the park and the Villa Reale and envelopes guests in its warm oak-pannelled interiors. Charming service, formal…
Milan
The bigger sibling to award-winning Ostello Bello , this hostel has the same cool style, excellent service and friendly vibe. It also has a convenient…
Milan
Hot on the heels of the co-working trend is this co-living artists' residence and guesthouse styled by Stella Orsini, who’s imbued its 10 rooms with a…
Lake Maggiore
High above the lake in the mountain village of Vararo, this peaceful mountain inn makes an ideal base for walks in the region. It has a bohemian vibe with…
Milan
Part of the Dorchester group, this unrepentantly ostentatious five-star attracts a who's who of movers and shakers and an international celebrity…
Lake Como West Bank
Alberghetto della Marianna may lack the grandeur of Como's high-end lodging, but the incredible hospitality of the owners earns universal praise. Guests…
Orta San Giulio
When old and new combine it can be a beautiful amalgamation. White leather and bold pink are juxtaposed with medieval grey stone walls in this tasteful…
Como
For a touch of loft living Como-style, check into one of these five serviced apartments, where sloping wooden ceilings and rough stone walls are given…
Lake Como West Bank
Located in Domaso on the upper reaches of Como, this friendly new hostel has 13 different rooms, with simply furnished dorms (sleeping four to six) and…
Mantua
The top deal in the city centre, this three-room B&B up an ancient staircase off Via Spagnoli is pure delight. Rooms flutter in bright fabrics, beds are…
Lake Garda
This chic little three-star spot sits right on Garda's waterfront promenade. Spacious lake-view rooms are done out in delicate cream and gold, while free…
Lake Garda West Bank
Lakefront gardens dotted with palm and olive trees make this 18th-century villa feel like a Mediterranean hideaway. Bedrooms are either snazzy and modern…
Lake Maggiore & Around
Set in a former 16th-century monastery, the Albergo Bologna offers excellent value for its bright, comfortable rooms with wood floors and dark wood…
Lake Como West Bank
The 19th-century Hotel Villa Marie has a charming lakeside terrace (where you take breakfast) and spacious, light-filled rooms. The variety of its 21…
Duomo & San Babila
Milan's original design hotel, the rooms at the Spadari are miniature galleries showcasing the work of emerging artists. The hotel itself is the creation…
Lake Garda
Beautifully designed, uber-modern rooms make this small family-run hotel a superb deal. Pristine bedrooms have a Scandinavian vibe, with all-white linens,…
Como
Converted from a 19th-century palazzo, the Hotel Terminus retains its turn-of-the-century glamour with art nouveau architectural details, damask…
Lake Como West Bank
Rooms in this converted 19th-century villa looking out across the water towards Bellagio are quite simple but they're fresh and lovingly maintained with…
Bellagio
Climb the steep lanes in Bellagio and, improbably, the street grid opens out and deposits you in this walled lemon grove guarded by an elegant cream villa…
Milan
In a former police station you’ll find this artsy hostel and bistro with oodles of charm. Decor is a mix of jumbled recycled materials, rooms are basic…
Lake Como West Bank
Tucked into the mountains above the Intelvi Valley, Le Radici (The Radishes) provides the perfect antidote to too much city living. Open fields, a working…
Lake Como West Bank
In this refined lakeside villa, it’s easy to start thinking you’ve been reincarnated as Napoleon or the Marquis de Sade wrapped up in the pursuit of…
Lake Como West Bank
For a taste of the A-lister lifestyle, head for this sumptuous villa, slightly north of the village of Laglio, allegedly once targeted by George Clooney …
Lake Como
It would be difficult to feel more deeply ensconced in the rural world. Off the Pian del Tivano, a high country plain some 7km from lakeside Nesso, this…
Orta San Giulio
A red carpet leads you through the front door and regal furniture greets you in the lobby at this 200-year-old lakefront beauty. Sunny yellows and deep…
Lake Garda
Located 2km outside Riva, this burnt-orange residence situated amid olive groves and vineyards is a haven for families. Rooms and apartments overlook lush…
Lake Maggiore West Bank
Perfectly located towards the tapered northern end of Isola Superiore, this cheerful little hotel-restaurant has eight sun-capturing bedrooms, most with a…
Cremona
A short stroll outside the historic centre, the Hotel Continental is a self-proclaimed 'lifestyle' hotel that pricks your interest with a dynamically…
Mantua
You may well feel like a duke or duchess, lounging around this 15th-century palazzo, delighting in the frescoed ceilings, vast marble fireplaces and…
Lake Como
One kilometre short of the Abbazia di Piona Cistercian abbey, on a verdant promontory jutting into the lake close to Lake Como's southeastern corner, this…
Milan
While it may lack the flights of fancy that many Milan design hotels boast, this brand new three-star property has lots of nice touches and very…
Lake Garda
This ultra-modern, glass-and-timber ecolodge 3km north of Lake Ledro looks like a cool Scandinavian-style retreat with its balconies affording views of…
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
The first notable hotel to open in Chinatown is this modernist, eco-sustainable place with jasmine trailing down its balconies. Inside, Molteni&C…
Milan
This boutique B&B doesn't have a sign out the front, making it feel like you're visiting a friend's place. What it does have is lots of character in its…
Lake Iseo
One of several hotels in the centre of Iseo, the two-star, lakefront Milano is an excellent deal. The lake views are better than the slightly dated rooms,…
Milan
Styled by design-veteran Aldo Cibic, a founding member of Milan's Memphis Group, this suite hotel offers apartment-style accommodation with Instagram…
