Preferred Hotels

From grand palaces to intimate hideaways, from restored monasteries to modern boutique properties, from country chateaus to seaside resorts, all preferred hotels featured in Ormina Tours’ itineraries have been meticulously handpicked for their unparalleled hospitality offering, comfort, location and uniqueness. All preferred hotels are four or five star properties and are luxuriously appointed. Our preferred hotel choices reflect our desire to ensure you enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Italy, Florence – L’Orologio Hotel

Location

Set off Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this elegant hotel with arched windows is 6 minutes’ walk from Florence Cathedral and 11 minutes’ walk from Ponte Vecchio.

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Italy, Florence – St Regis

Location

Our Florentine jewel, a historic palace designed by Brunelleschi in the historic center of Florence and ideally located along the Arno River.

Italy, Florence – Villa Cora Grand Hotel

Location

This nineteenth century mansion, surrounded by luscious gardens nearby to the Boboli Gardens, is an opulent city resort and perfect retreat after exploring Florence’s attractions. The hotel features several exquisitely furnished halls that are unrivalled. Each of the 46 rooms is individually styled with rich decoration, antiques, marble bathrooms and modern amenities. Guests may dine by the amazing pool or in the Moorish Hall. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle into Florence’s centre, which is minutes away. This is an extraordinary luxury hotel and an experience in itself.

Italy, Ischia – Hotel Parco Smeraldo Terme and Residence

Location

Nestled amid lush tropical gardens along a pristine beach, this tranquil spa hotel boasts an exclusive location. Perched overlooking the serene waters of the Maronti Bay, guests are treated to a wellness retreat that encompasses everything from a private beach, included in the package, to the rejuvenating Corallium Thermal Spa, where the therapeutic thermal waters offer a true vitality experience. The hotel also enjoys proximity to the medieval Aragonese Castle, just 9 km away, and the enchanting La Mortella gardens, a scenic 16 km journey.

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Italy, Ischia – San Montano Resort & Spa

Location

Perched high, offering commanding vistas of the enchanting Pontine Islands, this luxurious hotel boasts an idyllic location. Situated just 6 km from the Giardini Ravino botanical gardens and a mere 12 km from the medieval Castello Aragonese, it provides a splendid gateway to explore the natural and historical wonders of Ischia.

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Italy, Lake Como – Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Location

A unique setting that combines exclusivity and proximity: this is Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The most beautiful location on the shores of Lake Como, facing directly onto Bellagio, where the two branches of the lake meet, against the rose-tinted backdrop of the Grigne mountains.

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Italy, Lake Como – Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Location

Set on a promontory extending into Lake Como, this high-end circa-1850 hotel with Italianate gardens is 3 km from the Villa Carlotta gardens, and 8 km from the Villa of Balbianello.

Italy, Lake Como – Palace Hotel Como

Location

This upscale hotel, set in a restored Art Nouveau palace, is a 3-minute walk from Como Lago train station, a 4-minute walk from Teatro Sociale and a 9-minute walk from Tempio Voltiano museum.

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Italy, Lake Como – Villa d’Este

Location

Set in Cernobbio, on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel is located a few kilometers from the Swiss border and 50 minutes from Milan.

Italy, Lake Como (Menaggio) – The Grand Hotel Victoria


Location

Within a 19th-century mansion on the shores of Lake Como, this elegant hotel is 5 km from the landscaped gardens at Villa Carlotta.

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Italy, Lake Garda – Hotel Villa Cordevigo Wine Relais

Hotel Review

As a wine lover, this estate is perfect as it is home to so many of Veneto’s fine wines and olive oil. In conjunction with the on site Michelin-starred restaurant (run by chef Giuseppe D’Aquino), makes the food and wine experience astronomical.

Room at Villa Cordevigo

My accommodation was located in the main villa and was adorned with beautiful period furnishings and antiques. My room also had a cute stone fireplace. (My advice would be to… Read the full review here.

Italy, Lake Orta – Hotel San Rocco

Location 

Nestled in the heart of the medieval village of Orta San Giulio, Hotel San Rocco boasts a prestigious location directly on the shore of Lake Orta. With its charming cobbled streets and pastel-coloured houses, the village is a captivating destination. Guests can immerse in the vibrant atmosphere of the town, with restaurants, bars, and shops, steps away. For a tranquil lakeside retreat, a stroll along the promenade offers serene vistas away from the bustling crowds.

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Italy, Lake Orta – Villa Crespi

Hotel Review

Inspired by Baghdad’s architecture, built in a private villa on the shores of native Lake Orta. This is one of the reasons I loved staying at Villa Crespi. The interiors resemble an emir’s palace, with intricate handmade stucco motifs and marble columns (think Arabian nights!).

Italy - Novara - Villa Crespi

Intricate detail at the Villa Crespi

The front desk staff were very friendly and greeted us warmly every day. They were exemplary in helping us arrange any travel to and from the hotel for us when we ventured elsewhere for dinners and sightseeing. We even got the chance to meet the owners (Cinzia and Antonino Cannavacciuolo) who were very friendly and it really made us feel welcome. Read the full review here…

Italy, Lucca – Hotel Alla Corte degli Angeli

Location

La Corte Degli Angeli stands cupped within the encircling walls of Lucca crowned with its sheltering trees. This charming hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Cattedrale di San Martino and 14 minutes from Lucca train station.

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Italy, Marche (Ripatransone) – La Dimora

Located on the Tenuta Cocci Grifoni winery estate, the residence and the estate are immersed in the quiet hills that produce our Pecorino and Rosso Piceno Superiore, within a beautiful landscape of gullies and picturesque fields. Guests can enjoy specialty wine and food tastings on the stunning Panoramic Terrace, or a walk through the vineyards in the company of one of the on-site wine experts.

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Italy, Matera – Boutique Hotel Le Origini


Location

Le Origini is located in the heart of the Sasso Barisano, 50 metres from the charming church of Saint Augustine overlooking to precipice on the edge of the Gravina. The ease of finding a free parking place nearby and its location overlooking the “Sassi” make it ideal for a wonderful stay in Matera.

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Italy, Matera – Il Palazzotto Hotel & Winery

Location

Il Palazzotto is located in the heart of “Sasso Barisano”, a short walk from the historic cathedral and a 5-minute walk from the city center. Here you will find the most renowned restaurants and major stores. Il Palazzotto is one of the few isolated structures in the historic district of “Sassi” – hence its name – and is easily identified thanks to its beautiful prominent balcony.

Italy, Matera – La Dimora Di Metello

Location

Located in the heart of the Sassi of Matera, an enchanting place part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1993 and the first site in the South of Italy.

Italy, Matera – Maison d’Ax

Location

Boasting a terrace, Maison d’Ax is situated in Matera, 60 m from MUSMA Museum. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 1-minute walk from Matera Cathedral, 500 m from Tramontano Castle and 50 m from Casa Noha. The property is 400 m from Palazzo Lanfranchi and a 4-minute walk from Church of San Giovanni Battista.

Italy, Milan – Armani Hotel Milano

Location

Armani Hotel Milano is located at Quadrilatero della Moda, the world famous fashion district located a few minutes from the luxury shopping streets of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, the famous La Scala Theatre and the spectacular Piazza del Duomo.