Staying in boutique hotels? Italy’s the place if you love art, history, culture and food.
Boutique hotels, Italy
For a European holiday with style and flair, staying in one of the boutique hotels in Italy would be the first choice. Italy is famous for its style, beauty and sexy sophistication, and you know the old saying, ‘When in Rome…' The boutique hotels in Italy's Umbria region are a great way to indulge for the ultimate romantic break.
Umbria
– Places to Visit
Even if you have a four-poster bed, a private swimming pool or marble bath, you'll still have to leave your boutique hotel now and again. And you'd be mad not to – Umbria is a fascinating region in Italy full of ancient settlements, including:
- Perugia
- Gubbio
- Spoleto
- Orvieto
- Assisi
- Norcia
Boutique hotels - Italy
Staying in one of the boutique hotels Italy is renowned for is one way of setting up in style for the ultimate pilgrimage for art lovers and culture vultures. Hilltop medieval towns, museums, churches and galleries are in abundance featuring traces of the Etruscans and Romans.
Top Towns
If you're staying in one of the boutique hotels in Italy's ‘green heart' – Umbria – there are a number of towns you should put on you itinerary.
A religious Mecca for many, the city is host to the Basilica of St Francis – perhaps the most famous of churches in the Christian world, painted by Giotto. Its simple elegance reflects the saint it is dedicated to – St Francis advocated that money and wealth were not of importance.
Perugia has a number of stunning boutique hotels in Italy – perfect if you want to make the most of this chic town. Founded by the Etruscans, the architecture is stunning. On the Piazza San Francesco the 13th century church of San Francesco al Prato can be seen.
Todi developed over three successive epochs – Etruscan, Roman and Medieval – all of which have left a fascinating legacy to explore in the city.
With archaeological clues back to the Bronze and Iron Ages - the town's history is long and intriguing.
Green and spiritual heart
Umbria has been dubbed Italy's ‘green heart' because of its luscious countryside. And it is also considered by Italians to be their ‘spiritual heart' because of the rich religious culture. Wherever you decide to stay in Umbria, if you book one of the boutique hotels in Italy's green and spiritual heart, you will have a unique holiday experience.
The Country House Hotel in Perugia, Umbria is a boutique hotel in Italy. With just nine rooms and three suites the hotel features a swimming pool, restaurant and offers massages, riding, tennis and golf nearby. A member of Chic Retreats, the luxurious gracious rooms feature breathtaking views. For more details email info@palazzoterranova.com or telephone: +39 075 857 0083.