Lulu has searched high and low for the best in boutique hotels in Italy and found some real gems. From family-friendly destinations tucked away in rolling Italian countryside to the pick of beachside boltholes on the Amalfi Coast, the Chic Retreats collection of boutique hotels in Italy has something for everyone.
So whether you're after a regal mansion in rural Tuscany or the low-down on boutique hotels in Rome, Lulu's pick of the best small boutique hotels in Italy is second to none. Browse our great selection of boutique hotels in Italy to find your perfect Chic Retreat.
Hotel Villa Carlotta - Sicily, Italy
If heading to Taormina, Sicily then Hotel Villa Carlotta is the place to stay; a luxury boutique hotel situated in the most panoramic and peaceful area of town, yet right at the heart of the pedestrian area of Taormina.
Hotel Villa Ducale - Sicily, Italy
If the stunning views at Villa Ducale don't seduce you then this typically Sicilian small luxury hotel will. Villa Ducale is just a few minutes from the historical town centre of Taormina but far enough away from the hustle and bustle.
Relais Vedetta - Tuscany, Italy
Relais Vedetta is a small boutique hotel in Maremma, southern Tuscany. A deep terracotta red, this stylish chic retreat stands against acres of woodland & olive groves, and inside are just 7 suites, each with a charming & distinctive style.
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A 250 ml bottle of olive oil produced by Relais Vedetta, "Olio di Vedetta".
Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello - Northern Italy, Italy
Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello is a small luxury hotel in the majestic 11th-century Tabiano Castle, Parma. This medieval fortress has been transformed into a boutique hotel with 40 elegant rooms, a wellness centre & an outdoor pool.
Aranjaya - Sicily, Italy
Aranjaya is a new boutique hotel in Scordia, Sicily. Set in 300-acres of organic orange grove and with just 8 rooms and an infinity pool, this is an intimate hideaway, perfect for a romantic trip or relaxing getaway.
Azienda Agricola Mandranova - Sicily, Italy
Azienda Agricola Mandranova is a small boutique hotel in the hills of southern Sicily on a working olive farm. This homely bolthole, just 2 miles from the sea, is packed with Sicilian charm and serves up delicious home-cooked regional food.
Babuino 181 - Rome, Italy
Babuino 181 is a new boutique hotel in the historic centre of Rome. This renovated palazzo has 14 luxury suites, all with a contemporary, elegant style, and a roof-top bar and is located minutes from the Spanish Steps & Piazza del Popolo.
Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa - Venice, Italy
Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa is a small boutique hotel on Giudecca Island, Venice. This gorgeous Palladio-designed 18th-century convent is now home to a bar & restaurant and a holistic wellness spa offering spectacular views over Venice.
Baur B&B - Piedmont, Italy
Baur B&B is Piemonte's best kept secret. Diana and Michael gave up everything to follow their dream and in doing so have created a gorgeous hideaway for their guests.
Borgo Alveria - Sicily, Italy
Borgo Alveria is a small luxury hotel built from an ancient monastery in Noto Antica, near Siracusa, Sicily. Contemporary design and ancient stone work are wonderfully blended and guests can enjoy an inventive menu in the restaurant.
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