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.
Castello di Montemasso - Tuscany, Italy
Castello di Montemasso has a rich history spanning back hundreds of years. Its aristocratic owners have transformed this fortified castle into a luxury boutique hotel, just 40 minutes from Florence, which opens in April 2011.
Castello di Vicarello - Tuscany, Italy
Castello di Vicarello is a Rapunzel's castle and country house hotel where you can stare forever into Tuscany's green hills and blue sea. Time stands still at this charming estate and your hosts will make your stay unforgettable.
Charming House DD724 - Venice, Italy
Charming House DD724 is a luxurious and refined little gem which sits in the heart of Venice, in the most peaceful area of the city. Ideal for a stay immersed in the Arts of Venice or for a romantic getaway at a boutique hotel.
Charming House Iqs - Venice, Italy
IQs Charming House is the newest creation for the talented Chiara Bocchini, founder of sister property DD724 Charming House in Venice. This is a wonderful indulgent place to stay, once bitten, forever smitten..
Commenda di San Calogero - Siracuse, Italy
Looking out towards Mount Etna, north of Siracuse, Commenda di San Calogero is a private luxury villa at the very end of the Ibleo plateau. The 300 acre estate, with salt-water pool, is surrounded by lush fields, orange & citrus groves and an abundance of green pastures making it a real oasis for those looking to relax and unwind.
Conti di San Bonifacio - Tuscany, Italy
Wine Estate and boutique hotel Conti di San Bonifacio, is an old Tuscan farm lovingly restored by the current owners. With stunning 360º views it sits, unassuming, between rolling green hills and vineyards.
Crossing Condotti - Rome, Italy
Crossing Condotti is one of the newest small boutique guesthouses to open in the centre of Rome. Here, guests receive keys to the house, making them feel very much at home.
Donna Carmela - Sicily, Italy
Donna Carmela is a luxury boutique hotel just 30 minutes from Taormina, Sicily. Modern luxury & traditional charm blend together perfectly in this refurbished 19th-century Sicilian house.
Eight Hotel Paraggi - Santa Margherita, Liguria, Italy
Eight Hotel Paraggi is a luxury boutique hotel in an exclusive bay on the Italian Riviera. Nestled on the cliff between Santa Margherita Ligure & Portofino this chic retreat has a private beach and the romantic Eight Restaurant.
Eight Hotel Portofino - Portofino, Liguria, Italy
Eight Hotel Portofino is a small boutique hotel that sits in a quiet location in the shade of the trees between the mountain and the fisherman's houses in the beautiful town of Portofino.
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