Dream of Springtime in Italy

Italy’s glistening Amalfi Coast is magnificently captured from the heights of Villa Franca, a hilltop retreat perched over Positano’s cobbled streets and laid-back beaches. The rooms are all white, accented by contemporary art and design, and each appointed with a balcony or terrace opening to views of the Mediterranean Sea. All of its restaurants, from the poolside terrace to the Michelin-starred Li Galli, also deliver dramatic panoramas of the sky meeting the sea.

Built into a 12^th-century former Italian noble residence, Palazzo Avino feels like your private home on the Amalfi Coast. It’s tucked in the medieval village of Ravello, on a clifftop overlooking quaint fishing villages and the Mediterranean Sea. Glamour permeates throughout the property, which flaunts an outdoor pool, the Michelin-starred restaurant Rossellinis and Lobster & Martini Bar. It also owns a beach club nearby.

A historic villa on one of the original Seven Hills of Rome, Villa Spalletti Trivelli is a intimate home that feels a world away yet it’s only minutes from the Trevi Fountain. The Roman style of this aristocratic residence is seen in the century-old architecture and antique furniture pieces, while more recent updates offer contemporary comfort for the modern traveler.

Once a 15^th-century palace, Palazzo Scanderbeg has been transformed into a luxury hotel of modern residential-style suites that still retain their original architectural details. The most spacious are the Master Suites, which offer fully equipped kitchens, outdoor terraces and butler service. Tucked in a quiet plaza just a meander from the Trevi Fountain, it’s the perfect home-away-from home for exploring the Eternal City.

Encompassing a 13^th-century tower and adorned with ancient frescoes, NH Collection Firenze Porta Rosa is thought to be the oldest hotel in Italy. It’s an unforgettable stay that envelops you in the culture-rich history of Florence, where modern elegance is enjoyed within the historic aura of a centuries-old building. Centrally located, the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are all a short stroll away.

Since the 1800s, Dimora Palanca has been a meeting point for travelers and art lovers. The tradition continues with the villa restored into a refined luxury, where light and airy rooms dressed in modern design furnishings and bold pieces of artwork live in harmony with the building’s classic 19^th-century architecture. Just a five-minute walk from the central train station, it’s ideally located for exploring Florence on foot.

Comprised of many historic buildings meticulously restored into a luxury hotel, Borgo San Felice is the opportunity to experience living in what was once a medieval village. The charming pathways are home to centuries-old houses, Tuscan restaurants—including the Michelin-starred Poggio Rosso—and a botanic spa inside the old olive mill. It’s all surrounded by the vineyards of the Chianti Classico region.

Reflecting its location in the fashion capital of Italy, Hotel Viu Milan is one of the most stylish hotels in the city. A place where business and pleasure meet, the hotel’s modern rooms flooded in natural light are matched by well-appointed amenities such as a rooftop pool, spa and gym, creative dining and cocktails, and a live DJ spinning tunes in the evenings.

A trip through Italy is incomplete without a visit to the lake district. Here, Lido Palace, once a summer retreat for royalty, is one of the most luxurious hotels to stay on Lake Garda. There are two gourmet restaurants, including lakeside dining, and complimentary spa access for hotel guests. All this, in addition to unlimited views of the surrounding lake and majestic hills.

Overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, just a few steps from the Piazza San Marco, Hotel Metropole Venice delivers a one-of-a-kind hotel experience. The hotel merges elegance with eclecticism, and features Venetian style with an oriental twist. Within are rooms ornately decorated in handcrafted details, a large antiques collection displayed museum style, and an oriental-themed bar that extends to the citrus garden in warmer months.