In conjunction with Travel Luxury we take a look at some gorgeous hotels in Italy that have been listed as some of the most exclusive in the world

In conjunction with Travel Luxury and their brand new glossy publication The Most Exclusive Hotels in the World, we take a look at some gorgeous locations for the ultimate honeymoon in Italy

CAPRI PALACE, CAPRI

ROMAN EMPERORS, Hollywood legends, royalty, artists and industrialists – over the centuries all have been seduced by the mystical beauty of Capri. In Anacapri, the island’s highest village, the Capri Palace has long been a port of call for those seeking the ultimate in hospitality with style.
Present-day VIPs such as Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts and the Swedish royal couple have chosen this hotel for its exclusive atmosphere, superlative spa facilities and stunning views. A recent renovation by owner Torino Cacace has produced a perfect blend of warmth and sophistication. Inside, vaulted ceilings, columns and arches are offset by ivory and gold interiors accented with period furniture and an abundance of candles and fresh flowers. The guest quarters enjoy the same subtle elegance and afford garden or ocean views. Nine suites include the ‘Megaron’, a 150-square-metre penthouse with a swimming pool set amidst a hanging garden. Four deluxe rooms have their own small gardens and plunge pools. Adjacent to the hotel, the Capri Spa is one of the most modern beauty farms in Europe, thanks to dozens of thalasso-therapeutic treatments, state-of-the-art exercise equipment and a team of highly-trained specialists. A taste of la dolce vita? Hire one of the Palace’s two private yachts, both available for transfers and tours around the island.
ROOMS: 73 rooms and nine suites
Rooms rom 2235 to 21010.
Suites from 2540 to 22100
DINING:
L’Olivo: Mediterranean specialities.
La Terrazza: For all day dining.
Gazebo: For light lunches and snacks.
www.capripalace.com

HOTEL REGENCY, FLORENCE

Elegant, refined and extraordinarily hospitable, the Hotel Regency in Florence overlooks the pristine Piazza D’Azeglio and is only a step away from the city’s main tourist attractions. It is the place to stay if you’re in search of exquisite service and first-class setting. Whether it be the sweeping tapestries, the elegant draperies or the tasteful furnishings, all guestrooms are original in their charm and splendour, and successfully recreate the sense of a classic Florentine villa. Marvellous aromas characteristic of Tuscan cuisine will pleasantly overwhelm your senses upon entering the villa’s restaurant, Relais Le Jardin. We strongly recommend the open-faced spinach ravioli with fresh porcini mushrooms and lobster sauce as a first course selection. It is sure to make a lasting impression. Situated in the heart of Florence, you will be able to take full advantage of this city’s ancient and mystic treasures. You may also enjoy the hotel’s lovely urban garden, an ideal spot to retreat after a busy day of sightseeing, shopping or to spend that long-desired lazy afternoon in the sun. Truly quaint and unique, the Regency represents the chance to experience the unrivalled hospitality of days gone by.
ROOMS: 35 rooms and suites
Rooms from 2270 to 2450
Suites from 2430 to 2800
www.regency-hotel.com
DINING: Relais Le Jardin: Tuscan and Italian specialities.

LA SUVERA, FLORENCE

In the breathtaking Tuscany region is a luxury hotel with a long and fascinating history dating back to the high Middle Ages. Relais La Suvera, in the heart of the Chianti countryside, is close to the charming and historical Italian cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Relais La Suvera has 13 suites and 19 rooms all masterfully furnished with authentic antiques belonging to the families of the owners Marzuis Ricci and his wife Princess Eleanor Massimo. Guests feel as if they are spending time in a friend’s private estate with all the personal traditional touches.
Modern amenities round out the experience by providing luxury and comfort : enjoy the soothing Tuscan herbalist products in the bathrooms, dine in regal elegance and Tuscan simplicity at the Oliviera Restaurant. Exquisite Tuscan and Italian fare awaits here, coupled with local wines. On a summer night, enjoy your dinner here on the airy terrace. For lunch, come by the Bar dei Limoni. Light dishes are served while you rest in the pleasant shade under the aromatic lemon trees.
Whether you prefer exploring the wilderness surrounding the relais or lounging by the pool under the warm Tuscan sun, uplifting activities abound here. The Wellness Centre offers excellent massages and skin treatments and the on-site Museum provides a fascinating look into the rich history of this splendid castle.
ROOMS: 32 rooms and suites
From 2385 to 21200
www.lasuvera.it
DINING: Ristorante Oliviera focuses on Italian and Tuscan cuisine.
Bar dei Limoni: informal lunch and dinner serving Tuscan specialities.

BULGARI HOTEL, MILAN

Welcome to Milan – the city of fashion and northern Italian elegance. The Bulgari Hotel here is your obvious choice for refined accommodation that combines both contemporary design with comfort. Situated in Milan’s most stylish and lively area – Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, the Scala theatre and the Academy of Brera – your hotel is an unexpected oasis of exclusive serenity. The Bulgari hotel will be your haven of green in the midst of the frenzy of the city centre. Your room is pure comfort with its large windows, private balcony and neutral fabric tones of light brown and grey.
Take away stress and savour a special moment of reflection in the meditation corner on your own tatami mat. As you dine in the restaurant in the hotel, the simple and earthy Italian flavours combine flawlessly with the sophisticated ambiance. The glass façade gives you the impression that you are enjoying your meal in the opulent gardens and bring you a sense of tranquillity rare in such a bustling urban centre. On a warm night, take advantage of the terrace for a lovely aperitivo. Light is a revered part of this hotel and it serves to revitalise and inspire its guests. You will be delighted to discover that the Spa is no exception.
Daylight subtly enters and the indoor pool with the hammam radiates with a spectacular and soothing emerald glow – a simply glorious stay awaits you.

ROOMS: 58 rooms and suites
Rooms from 2520 to 2810
Suites from 2980 to 23500
www.bulgarihotels.com
DINING:
Bulgari restaurant & Bar: Italian cuisine.

LORD BYRON, ROME

Carefully tucked away in the chic Parioli quarter of Rome, this distinguished hotel is the essential ingredient to complete your prefect honeymoon plans in the Eternal City. Rare are hotels that offer this prime location, only minutes away from the main tourist attractions and yet offering pure relaxation within the hotel walls. Perfectly commodious and calm, you will notice how the rooms seem to naturally exude a sense of warmth and wellbeing. The hotel’s natural light and interior lighting play marvellous effects on the various hanging mirrors featured throughout the property. They just might be whispering, ‘Mirror, mirror on the wall…’ For an authentic taste of Italy, the hotel restaurant, ‘Sapori del Lord Byron’, will introduce you to the true flavours and scents of the peninsula. Eating in Rome is serious business! For all your activities outside the hotel, the reception proposes excellent multilingual guides that really know this remarkable city inside out. These guides enable you to gain a significantly better understanding of Italian history and culture, not to mention the language! All things combined, this hotel leaves little to be desired.
ROOMS: 32 rooms and suites
Rooms from 2270 to 2450
Suites from 2550 to 2950
www.lordbyronhotel.com

DINING: Sapori del Lord Byron:
Authentic Italian cuisine.
Il Salotto: Light fare, snacks and beverages

SAN CLEMENTE PALACE, VENICE

Once the site of the ancient monastery of the Camaldoli order, the San Clemente Palace occupies its own richly historical 17-acre island. Gamely restoring the original building, the hotel’s present owners have fashioned an interior more extravagant than any Camaldoli monk cold have ever visualised! Tones of red and white elucidate the immense panels of decadent gold fabrics upholstering the resplendent hallways of the hotel. The regal effect created is intensified by beautiful Venetian glass chandeliers and marble paving. The guest rooms are as opulent as the rest of the hotel, characterised by reproduction antiques and heavy silks together with bathrooms that are a mass of marble and chrome. A fine selection of Italian fare is assured by the hotel’s restaurants, offering formal and more relaxed dining.
Begin your evening by an aperitivo in the chic Gli Arazzi, commanding magnificent views over the lagoon and let yourself be swept away by the magic of Venice. For guests seeking some respite from the Venetian crowds, go no further than the hotel’s own indoor spa for a plethora of pampering.

ROOMS: 205 rooms and suites
Rooms from 2470 to 2530
Suites from 2690 to 21800
www.sancelemente.thi.it

DININIG
Ca dei Fraiti: Fine dining. Le Machere:
Informal dining. Gli Arazzi: International cuisine. Laguna: Outdoor restaurant and bar
Gli Specchi: American-style bar.