Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Italy in 2026, selected based on anticipated luxury status, brand prestige, media coverage, and market impact.
- Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Venice: This ultra-luxury property revives a 15th-century palace in Cannareggio, featuring restored frescoes, mosaic floors, 47 opulent suites, fine dining with boat access, and a courtyard garden overlooking the canal.
- Corinthia Rome, Rome: The brand debuts in Italy within the restored 1914 former Central Bank headquarters on Piazza del Parlamento, offering 60 rooms and suites, a central courtyard, spa in the historic vault, and restaurants curated by chef Carlo Cracco.
- The Lake Como EDITION, Lake Como: Housed in a restored 19th-century palazzo in Cadenabbia, this contemporary resort provides 148 rooms and suites, a floating lake pool, restaurants led by chef Mauro Colagreco, and a longevity-focused spa.
- Six Senses Milan, Milan (Brera district): An urban wellness retreat in historic buildings features 68 rooms and suites with plunge pools in select options, an Earth Lab, internal courtyard, sustainable design, and seasonal Italian dining.
- La Réserve Firenze, Florence: The brand’s Italian debut transforms a 15th-century palazzo into an intimate private-home concept with just six one- to three-bedroom apartments, frescoed interiors, full kitchens, and views over the Arno.
- Rosewood Rome, Rome: The brand’s Roman debut occupies the former Italian Social Security Agency headquarters, blending heritage architecture with refined suites, a central courtyard, and culinary venues rooted in local traditions.
- Hyatt Regency Rome Central, Rome: Marking the Hyatt Regency debut in Italy, this Esquiline district property offers 238 rooms and suites, the city’s largest rooftop with a 20-metre pool, panoramic views, and multiple dining outlets.
- Airelles Venezia, Venice (Giudecca Island): Set across historic buildings with gardens on the lagoon, this serene retreat provides luxurious rooms and suites blending heritage charm with modern comfort and views over Venice.
- Baccarat Hotel Rome, Rome (Via Veneto): Transforming the historic 1889 Hotel Majestic, this crystalline glamour property features 87 rooms and suites with restored details, signature red accents, chandeliers, and a celebratory restaurant.
- Roma Experimental, Rome: In the Via Veneto district, this lifestyle hotel offers 83 rooms and suites, a Cinecittà-inspired restaurant, Experimental Cocktail Bar, and a rooftop pool with views of the Colosseum.
- Palazzo Castelluccio (Rocco Forte Hotels), Noto (Sicily): Rocco Forte’s third Sicilian property restores an 18th-century neoclassical palace in the Baroque Valley into a 31-room hotel emphasising opulent heritage and craftsmanship.
- Rocco Forte Costa Smeralda, Sardinia: A sustainable seafront resort on two acres north of Porto Cervo features 64 rooms designed by Patricia Urquiola, lush gardens, a spa, three restaurants, and a panoramic rooftop bar.
- Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda, Lake Garda: This new resort on the south-western shores emphasises sustainability, environmental protection, local community support, and luxury amenities in a scenic lakeside setting.
- Borgo Pignano Florence, Florence (Montughi Hill): An extension of the Tuscan estate transforms a 15th-century villa into a 32-room secluded retreat across 12 acres with gardens, Tuscan dining by chef Stefano Cavallini, and a private villa.
- Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce, Lecce (Puglia): Following renovation of a historic building, this property offers 45 refined rooms, gastronomic dining, wellness facilities, and immersion in Lecce’s Baroque architecture.
