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.
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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Members also receive
10% discount on the first dinner in the restaurant (beverages excluded)
1 free Sunset Happy Hour for two
Castello Banfi il Borgo - Tuscany, Italy
Castello Banfi il Borgo is a small luxury hotel on an award-winning winery & vineyard in Brunello, Tuscany. Enjoy fine wine & great food in this elegant manor, relax by the outdoor pool and rejuvenate with a spa treatment.
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Members also receive
A welcome drink & room upgrade (subject to availability). Complimentary selection of cold cuts and cheeses paired with 2 Banfi wines and a farewell gift of a Bottle of Banfi extra virgin olive oil.
JK Place Florence - Florence, Italy
JK Place is an exceptional boutique hotel in Florence. A rare find in a city of large hotels. JK Place is a personal, small and ultra chic hotel with only 20 rooms centrally located for shopping, dining & culture.
Special offers:
Members also receive
A room upgrade (subject to availability)
Lagacio Hotel Mountain Residence - Alto Adige, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
Lagacio Hotel Mountain Residence is a luxury boutique hotel in the Alta Badia mountains in the Italian Dolomites. This eco-friendly Tyrolean gem, built from larch, pine & glass is perfect for skiing, hiking, biking & relaxing at the La Palsa Spa.
Special offers:
Members also receive
A welcome drink & room upgrade (subject to availability)
Poggio Piglia - Tuscany, Italy
Poggio Piglia is Tuscany's newest arrival on the boutique hotel scene. Seven years in the making, the result is an exquisite blend of design, comfort and authentic hospitality. The location is second to none and was specifically chosen to have Tuscan, Umbrian and Lazio areas within easy reach.
Special offers:
Members also receive
Welcome drinks and upgrade subject to availability.
Relais San Sanino - Siena Province, Italy
Relais San Sanino is a beautiful Tuscan stone villa that has been lovingly restored into a romantic boutique hotel with just 4 suites, hidden amidst the hills and valleys near Montefollonico, Tuscany.
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Members also receive
Spumante, strawberries, fresh flowers. Complimentary drinks from the minibar. One complimentary brunch.
Slow Life Umbria - Umbria, Italy
Slow Life Umbria is a small boutique hotel in Castel Rigone, just 10 minute's drive from Perugia, Umbria. Relaxation is the order of the day and guests can easily while away the days by the outdoor pool of this wonderfully-restored 17th-century farmhouse.
Special offers:
Members also receive
A welcome drink and free room upgrade (subject to availability).
Vigilius Mountain Resort - Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
To be a guest at Vigilius Mountain Resort is to enjoy the experience of the spa, the mountains, the food and the total relaxation & nurturing that is given unreservedly to everyone that stays at Italy's top spa hotel.
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Members also receive
1 x 20 minute whirlpool bath spa treatment per room
Villa Cicolina - Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Boutique hotel Villa Cicolina, was, until the end of the 19th-century the country residence of a noble family of Montepuciano. Andrea and Angela, two doctors passionate about travel, bought the villa in 2000 and transformed it into a delightful 11 room Chic Retreat.
Special offers:
Members also receive
Welcome drinks and complimentary upgrade subject to availability.
Villa Magnolia - Puglia, Italy
Environmentally friendly, private and luxurious best describes Villa Magnolia this privately-owned boutique hotel in Puglia. Great food & good wine, a beautiful pool and relaxing massages make Villa Magnolia the perfect chic retreat.
Special offers:
Members also receive
Goodie basket, bottle of Prosecco or Primitivo wine & fresh fruit.
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