The second edition of the Best Luxury Hotel Awards, conceived by Teamwork Hospitality with the contribution of Elle Decor and the European Hotel Managers Association, has honored the 10 best Italian hotels by recognizing the quality of the services offered. It is not a true ranking but a set of awards for specific aspects. Let’s discover together which ones.
Mandarin Oriental, Milano – Best Bar
Awarded as Best Bar among Italy’s best hotels of 2025, the Mandarin Oriental Milan blends creativity and masterful craft with signature cocktails and a unique sensory experience. The exceptional drink list is built to strike a balance between boldness and inquiry, giving voice to mixology as a form of art.
Palace Merano, Merano (BZ) – Best Wellness & Spa
Well-being and science meet at the Palace Merano, which confirms itself as an international reference model in luxury wellness. Exclusive purification and aesthetic regeneration programs go hand in hand with renovated spaces and cutting-edge technologies.
Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel – Best Restaurant
In Venice, the GLAM restaurant of the Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is a gastronomic gem with two Michelin stars. Only eighteen covers for an intimate, almost theatrical experience, where the culinary art becomes a story-telling. The chef’s creations merge Venetian tradition with the boldest innovation, delivering a journey through flavors, textures and suggestions that turn every dish into a work of art.
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, Pinzolo (TN) – Best Sustainability Program
Super green is the Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Pinzolo. With a strong focus on the choice of materials and environmental impact, it earns the title of Best Sustainability Program, ranking among the best Italian hotels of 2025.
Hotel Eden, Rome – Best Service
The excellence of service finds its purest form at the Hotel Eden in Rome. The welcome here is an art handed down through the ages, supported by a team that for decades has cultivated empathy and attention toward every guest. The family continuity is the cornerstone of the property, reflecting the hospitality philosophy in every detail.
Palazzo Talìa, Roma – Best Design
An restoration has brought Palazzo Talìa in Rome to win the Best Design title in the 2025 ranking of the best hotels in Italy. The elegant and respectful project unites the past and modernity, enhancing the original frescoes and stuccoes.
Villa d’Este, Cernobbio (CO) – Best Wine Collection
Villa d’Este, on Lake Como, is not only a choice for many celebrities, but above all a property where the wine collection stands out for its richness. This very aspect earns it a place among the best Italian hotels of 2025 with the title Best Wine Collection.
Aman Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano (BZ) – Best New Opening
The opening of Aman Rosa Alpina marks a new chapter for high-altitude hospitality. The alpine refuge has been transformed into a design icon, attracting visitors’ attention in a very short time since opening.
Hotel De Russie – Best General Manager
Twenty-five years of experience behind it have allowed the Hotel de Russie to claim the Best General Manager title thanks to the expertise of Giacomo Battafarano. Empathetic leadership, competence, and the aim of delivering constant excellence without sacrificing a collaborative climate have led to the recognition.
Casa Angelina, Praiano (SA) – Best Breakfast
On the Amalfi Coast, Casa Angelina is named the best breakfast in Italy; the culinary offering blends local proposals with creativity and lightness, all with a sea view.
