Top Luxury Hotels in Italy

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I moved to Italy ten years ago. Since moving to Italy I have organized and been involved in many conferences and events in some of the finest hotels and villas that Italy can offer. It is as a result of this experience that I am qualified to give an unbiased view on which of these place are the best. Naturally it is to a degree subjective but in my opinion these are the clear winners:

1) The Hotel Cipriani in Venice - A magnificent hotel. The Dogaressa Suite is particularly splendid. No other hotel in Venice and indeed few on earth can match the splendor of this luxury hotel.

2) The Hotel Danieli in Venice - Located in a magnificently restored 14th century palace right on the doorstep of St Marks. Marble, chandeliers and elegant gold leaf columns are the order of the day.

3) The San Maurizio near Alba - This 5 star hotel and spa was once a monastery and the setting is breathtakingly beautiful - located in the heart of Italy's most beautiful wine route. Every guest at this luxurious oasis is treated as royalty. Expect no less than the most sublime treatments at the hotel and the enchanting spas. A Michelin starred restaurant rounds of the experience.

4) Ca Marcello in Veneto - Exclusive and spacious accommodation in a historic, authentic Venetian villa. The XVI century building is furnished with period furniture and valuable artworks and paintings.

5) Hotel Splendido Porto Fino - Recommended by Harpers & Queen. This hotel has it all, a magnificent setting in one of the most beautiful places in Europe and an unsurpassed degree of elegance and refinement. The exceptional hotel restaurants are amongst the best in Italy.

For photos, more information and some of my other choices visit: http://www.my-italy-piedmont-marche-and-more.com/luxury-hotels-venice.html

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Andrew J Smith
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