In anticipation of Valentine's Day we have put together this list of seven romantic hotels in Italy – including the enchanting Aman Canal Grande where Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney tied the knot. As Harper-recommended hotels, these properties are spectacular in their own right, and, when paired with the jaw dropping scenery of areas such as Portofino, Lake Como, Sicily, Rome and Venice, the opportunity for romance increases exponentially. Take a look, and let us know what your favorite romantic hotels are in the comments below.
This dramatically sited hotel overlooks Portofino’s picturesque yacht harbor from cliffside grounds, just 45 minutes southeast of Genoa. Many of the attractive guest quarters come with private terraces or balconies. Try the marvelous panoramic terrace restaurant for fine Italian cuisine. This chic resort is best experienced in May and June or mid-September to mid-October, when the area is not so crowded with summer daytrippers.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate subscribers receive a bottle of sparkling wine, fresh flowers and fruit platter on check in. You will also enjoy a la carte breakfast served in room daily, as well as credit towards spa treatments and a romantic spin on the hotel's private boat tour.
This sumptuously restored hilltop hotel housed by a 15th-century Franciscan monastery commands a glorious panoramic view of Florence. Its façade was designed by Michelangelo and is preserved as a National Trust Monument. Rooms feature massive timbered doors, period furnishings and lavish modern baths and most Deluxe Rooms have canopy beds, stone fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate, subscribers receive daily breakfast served a la carte breakfast served in room, a bottle of sparkling wine, fresh flowers and fruit platter on check in and credits towards wine and cooking classes.
A spectacularly renovated 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal. Magnificent public areas include lobby lined with marble busts; dazzling second-floor dining room with gilded mirrors, lavish moldings, glittering chandeliers, impressive frescoes and a balcony overlooking the canal. The roof terrace has a glorious view and private garden. Four room categories include spacious, high-ceilinged Palazzo Stanza in adjacent Garden Building, with soothing contemporary décor and large bath offering soaking tub and separate shower.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate, subscribers receive daily continental breakfast served in room, a sunset aperitivo of Prosecco and cichetti for two per room and for stays of three nights or longer, a one-hour massage for two per room.
This hillside 1910-vintage hotel offers views of Lake Como from 90 comfortable rooms, including a fifth-floor all-suite “hotel within a hotel.” Opulent period décor throughout, except for Rooftop Suites, which feature refined contemporary design: dark-stained pine floors, putty-colored walls and a mix of modern and traditional furnishings. A private terrace with Jacuzzi offers spectacular lake vista. Fine La Terrazza Restaurant has sublime views; also huge lounge and excellent bar, first-rate spa and 50-foot infinity pool.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate, subscribers receive a welcome bottle of Prosecco with fresh fruit and sweets in room and for stays of two nights or longer, a one-hour boat tour on the hotel's exclusive private boat.
A grand resort hotel amid lush gardens at the tip of Giudecca Island. Most rooms come with private balconies or terraces and marble baths with double vanities and separate tubs and showers. Junior Suites with views of the lagoon are particularly recommended. Sixteen luxury suites are in the adjacent 15th-century Palazzo Vendramin. Dining and bar venues include an elegant terraced restaurant and Cip’s Club with its spectacular view of St. Mark’s Square, an informal alfresco poolside restaurant and Gabbiano Bar.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate, subscribers receive daily a la carte breakfast served in room, a bottle of sparkling wine, fresh flowers and fruit platter and credits towards wine, spa treatments and a private tour on the hotel's boat.
An exceptionally attractive serviced penthouse apartment designed by Adam D. Tihany, on the top floor of a 17th-century palazzo. A mix of traditional oil paintings and modern art adorns the living room; the adjacent dining room is furnished with a glass-topped table and Biedermeier-style chairs. French doors in the cathedral-ceilinged bedroom lead to a terrace with views over terra-cotta-tiled rooftops.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate, subscribers receive a bottle of sparkling wine, fresh flowers and fruit platter on check in, as well as a credit towards a romantic spin on the hotel's private boat tour when booking our Harper Alliance rate.
This intimate and stylish 11-room, six-suite boutique hotel is located in the romantic resort town of Taormina, offering stunning views of Mount Etna and the Mediterranean coastline. Richly detailed rooms and suites fit within the original villa or a sea-facing annex across the road, featuring contemporary Sicilian décor with stone walls, wrought-iron beds and ample baths with tub or shower; all have private balconies or terraces with sea or mountain views. The restaurant serves traditional Sicilian dishes on panoramic terrace and guests receive complimentary breakfast and cocktail/appetizers. Sightseeing tours, cooking lessons and wine tastings arranged by request.
Romantic Inclusions: When booking our Harper Alliance rate, subscribers receive a sunset cocktail buffet with Sicilian canapés and a welcome bottle of Prosecco and flowers.
As part of our new website features, we have launched a series of hotel groupings we think you will find most helpful when booking a stay at a recommended property. Sort hotels by topics such as "Romance", "Family-Owned" and "Beach Resort" to find inspiration for you next trip.
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