While it’s true that the travel industry is taking a hit in light of the world financial crisis, there are still plenty of people making trips to Italy. And, with the dollar improving against the euro (at least for the time being), some Americans are looking to do Italy in style.
Luckily, thanks to USA Today/Forbes Traveler, there’s now a list of Italy’s 25 best hotels. Compiled by Forbes, this is a grouping of the most luxurious and elegant lodgings “ranging from urban grande dames to breathtaking coastal villas.” Forbes Traveler has also created a nifty little slide show to showcase each of the 25.
We’ve certainly mentioned some of these hotels in The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy and/or on this site. But here are the links if you want to check them out yourself:
Italy’s 25 Best Hotels According to Forbes Traveler
Rome
Hotel de Russie
Hotel Eden
Hotel Hassler Roma
Portrait Suites
St. Regis Grand Hotel
Florence
Hotel Lungarno
Hotel Savoy
Villa La Massa
Villa San Michele
Tuscany
Il Pellicano Hotel (Porto Ercole)
Relais Il Falconiere (Cortona)
Milan
Bulgari Hotel Milano
Four Seasons Hotel Milan
Venice
Bauer Hotel
Luna Hotel Baglioni
Capri
Capri Palace Hotel and Spa (Anacapri)
Grand Hotel Quisisana
Lake Garda
Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli (Gargnano)
Amalfi Coast
Hotel Caruso (Ravello)
Hotel Santa Caterina (Amalfi)
Il San Pietro (Positano)
Le Sireneuse (Positano)
Palazzo Sasso (Ravello)
Cinque Terre
Hotel Splendido (Portofino)
Lake Como
Villa d’Este (Cernobbio)









