Genoa
Under the huge portals of Via XX Settembre lies Genoa's art-nouveau masterpiece. Atmospheric, airy rooms with plush curtains, polished parquetry and…
Must-see hotels in Northwestern Italy
Riomaggiore
If you're looking for help with reservations, this company, run by a local and his American wife, has a large number of simple, but well-vetted properties…
Manarola
An excellent family-run hotel in the upper part of Manarola. Rooms are large with soothing, stylish white-grey tones and slick bathrooms; some have…
Valle d'Aosta
A modern refit yes, but lovely Alpine-style rooms of slate and patinated wood make this an atmospheric choice. It's just near the lifts and offers the…
Cuneo
In the heart of the old town, this two-star hotel is run by a charming, elegant family and has simple but spotless rooms and self-catering apartments for…
Piedmont
Mountain hut in the Maritime Alps at 1970m. The restaurant meals are good; note you'll have to pay a few extra euros for showers and sheets.
Genoa
Four elegant, cosy modern rooms share the 4th floor here, complete with a terrace for breakfast or a hot tub dip.
Piedmont
A beautifully sited family-run place that's a great base for exploring the region, both in winter and summer.
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
This restored 17th-century convent (and sleek wellness centre) is set in 4 hectares of vineyards. Many of the convent's 41 rooms – some with original…
Turin
Turin's neat 76-bed HI hostel, 1.8km from Stazione Porta Nuova, is around 10 minutes' walk from Lingotto station or can be reached by bus 18. Facilities…
Riomaggiore
Up the hill, 4km out of town on the way to La Spezia, this '60s hotel is in an utterly stunning location. Rooms are old-fashioned but clean and rather…
Genoa
In stark contrast to its grand 18th-century stucco exterior, the six minimalist rooms include pieces by Jasper Morrison and Philippe Starck. Great stuff,…
Valle d'Aosta
Cogne personified (ie tranquil, courteous and understated), the Sant'Orso is nonetheless equipped with plenty of hidden extras, including a wellness area…
San Remo
A 10-room hotel is set in a Liberty-style villa off a small traffic circle about 100m from the train station. The simply furnished rooms are bright with…
Vernazza
To spend a romantic night in Vernazza, try L’Eremo sul Mare, a charming cliff-side villa with just three rooms and a lovely panoramic terrace. It's a 15…
Cuneo
This appealing old-fashioned hotel hidden off a corner of Piazza Galimberti mixes some regal touches with friendly, professional staff that go way beyond…
Turin
Hallways are wide, ceilings are high and rooms are generously proportioned at this hotel that's been in the same family since 1854. Basic rooms are good…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
A stylish boutique stay in La Morra, Uve has eight rooms and several suites that are more Italian flash than rustic. Set around an original courtyard of a…
Aosta
Around 20 minutes' drive east of the city, this upmarket little hotel is a redolent combination of solid Aostan stone, heavy wooden beams, lots of glass…
Aosta
Don't let the proximity to the highway and suburban surrounds put you off, the Village has got so much else going for it. Cabins are set among tall pines…
Aosta
These good-sized modern apartments can sleep up to four people. Spread over four floors, they have full kitchens, comfortable furniture and just enough…
Piedmont
Located in Jouvenceaux, the old part of Sauze, barely five minutes from the chair lift, Chalet Chez Nous is not only superbly located but warm and…
Turin
Occupying an 18th-century townhouse, this little treasure seems like something you'd find in a small village. The classical decor of each of its rooms is…
Alba
Disregard the unremarkable building. This collection of several apartments with modern bedrooms and bathrooms is thoughtfully equipped (you get your own…
Tellaro
This traditional seven-room inn has art- and antiques-decorated rooms complete with cast-iron bed frames and dark wood furnishings. A new restaurant was…
Valle d'Aosta
Pitch up under the pine trees in the heart of the park at this well-run and friendly site. Its sister hotel, La Barme, rents bikes to explore the…
Ventimiglia
A 10-minute stroll along the seafront from Ventimiglia's modern town centre (and just downhill from the historic centre), this modern hotel has bright,…
Courmayeur
Triolet is a tad smaller than your average ski digs, with only 20 rooms, allowing service to remain personal as well as affable. Aside from the usual tick…
Valle d'Aosta
The Rifugio Sella is a former hunting lodge of King Vittorio Emanuele II and offers standard mountain hut accommodation. From the town bridge follow the…
Monterosso
Shoehorned up a backstreet in the older part of town, La Poesia's three rooms occupy an early-17th-century house, where breakfast is served on a terrace…
Turin
In a quiet residential area 300m from Stazione Porta Nuova, this friendly two-star is a reliable – if far from glamorous – option. Its bright, decent…
Corniglia
One of only two hostels in Cinque Terre, Ostello di Corniglia is perched at the top of the village and has two eight-bed dorms and four doubles (with…
Alba
The 11 simple rooms of the San Lorenzo are set in a refurbished 18th-century house just steps from the cathedral. Add in friendly service, free parking,…
Portofino
Pretty and unpretentious Eden feels like it slipped out of an EM Forster novel or a grunge fashion spread. Its floral wallpaper residence-hotel appeal is…
Piedmont
A handy all-round base for the area and located directly opposite Susa's train station, this cycle-friendly hotel has 12 pleasantly old-school rooms…
Turin
The Grand Hotel sits in a neoclassical palazzo proudly flourishing gilded Empire-style decor, large French windows and a wood-panelled American bar…
Santa Margherita Ligure
Right on the waterfront, this endearingly fussy Liberty-style grande dame offers the quintessential Santa Margherita Ligure experience. Rooms are…
Corniglia
These rent-a-rooms are spread over two buildings in the village's main street. All have kitchens; they're good for families or groups. If you can snare…
Turin
This downtown B&B is equidistant between the Porta Nuova and Porta Susa train stations. Rooms are simple and modern, if stark, with minimal furnishings…
Riviera di Ponente
A spectacularly sited small hotel with dreamy mountain views from the traditional, rather Provençal–feeling rooms (it is just over the border). A real…
