Italy has secured a prominent position in a new international luxury-hotel ranking, with properties across the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Venice, Lake Como and the Dolomites featuring among the country’s highest-rated stays.
The results of La Liste Hotels 2026 highlight Italy’s range of high-end accommodation: from coastal hotels with sea access to historic urban addresses, countryside retreats and wellness-focused mountain resorts.
- The Italian luxury hotel ranked second in the world in 2026
- How La Liste Hotels 2026 assesses luxury accommodation
- Amalfi Coast luxury hotels among Italy’s highest scorers
- Tuscany, Venice and Italy’s urban luxury hotels
- Lake Como, the Dolomites and wellness stays
- Luxury hotels in Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and Liguria
- Things to do in Positano
The Italian luxury hotel ranked second in the world in 2026
The highest-ranking Italian entry is Il San Pietro di Positano, which placed second worldwide in La Liste Hotels 2026 with a score of 99.5.
Located in Positano, one of the most beautiful small towns in Italy, Il San Pietro di Positano is a five-star hotel built into the rock above the sea. Its panoramic setting on the Amalfi Coast, sea access, high-end service and dining are standout features of the place.
The hotel is also home to Zass, a restaurant with one Michelin star.
The result puts Positano at the centre of Italy’s performance in the latest ranking.
How La Liste Hotels 2026 assesses luxury accommodation
La Liste Hotels is an international ranking that combines assessments from travel guides, specialist hotel-industry rankings and online reviews.
Its methodology produces a consolidated score intended to reflect a hotel’s overall reputation. The criteria include architecture, interior design, service quality, value for money and guest satisfaction.
The ranking also considers the wider guest experience associated with luxury accommodation, including dining, wellness, privacy, personalisation and attention to detail.
Amalfi Coast luxury hotels among Italy’s highest scorers
The Amalfi Coast and wider Campania region account for a substantial group of the Italian hotels named in La Liste Hotels 2026.
Alongside Il San Pietro di Positano, several properties achieved scores of 99:
- K. Place Capri — Capri — 99
- Santa Caterina Hotel — Amalfi — 99
Other Campania entries include:
- Le Sirenuse — Positano — 98.5
- Caruso, A Belmond Hotel — Ravello — 97
- Casa Angelina — Praiano — 97
- Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa — Conca dei Marini — 97
For travellers considering a high-end stay along this stretch of southern Italy, the list covers several distinct locations.
Tuscany, Venice and Italy’s urban luxury hotels
Tuscany has three properties on a score of 99 in the ranking:
- Castelfalfi Hotel — Montaione — 99
- Hotel Il Pellicano — Porto Ercole — 99
- Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco — Castiglion del Bosco — 99
In Venice, Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, received 99. The property combines high-level hospitality, dining and an exclusive lagoon-side setting, including a panoramic terrace over the water.
The other Venice properties listed are:
- Aman Venice — 97.5
- The Gritti Palace — 97.5
- The Venice Hotel — 94.5
- Hotel Violino d’Oro — 94
Rome and Milan also feature strongly in the city-hotel category.
K. Place Roma and Mandarin Oriental Milan both scored 98.5.
They are followed by Hotel Hassler Roma on 98, Hotel de la Ville in Rome on 97.5, Hotel de Russie in Rome on 96.5, Bvlgari Hotel Roma on 96, and Portrait Milano Hotel Lungarno Collection on 96.
Lake Como, the Dolomites and wellness stays
La Liste Hotels 2026 also includes a group of Italian properties associated with lakes, mountain settings and wellness-led stays.
The highest-scoring among those listed are:
- Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa — Ortisei/Bolzano — 97
- Grand Hotel Tremezzo — Tremezzo — 97
- Passalacqua — Moltrasio — 96.5
- Forestis Dolomites — Bressanone — 96
- Lefay Resort & Spa — Gargnano — 95
- Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como — Blevio — 95
- Villa d’Este — Cernobbio — 94.5
These entries extend the Italian selection beyond coastal and urban destinations, encompassing Lake Como, the Dolomites and the Garda area.
Luxury hotels in Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and Liguria
Other Italian regions are also represented in the ranking.
- In Sicily, Adler Spa Resort Sicilia in Siculiana scored 95.5, while San Domenico Palace in Taormina received 94.5.
- The ranking also includes Petra Segreta Resort & Spa in San Pantaleo and Hotel Pitrizza Costa Smeralda in Liscia di Vacca, both in Sardinia.
- In Puglia, Masseria Le Torri in Polignano a Mare is listed, while Liguria is represented by Villa della Pergola in Alassio.
Things to do in Positano
Set vertically into the cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano combines narrow lanes, terraced gardens and pastel-coloured buildings with views across the Amalfi Coast.
Beyond its boutiques and beach clubs, the town offers many polished experiences suited to a high-end stay.
- Charter a private boat along the Amalfi Coast
A private charter from Positano offers a more secluded way to see the coastline, with time on the water around secluded coves and views towards neighbouring towns. - Spend the day at a beach club
Positano’s principal beach, Spiaggia Grande, is the town’s waterfront focal point. - Arrange a private visit to Capri
Capri can be reached by boat from Positano. A private excursion can include time around the island by sea and a tailored itinerary ashore. - Walk the Path of the Gods with a private guide
The Sentiero degli Dei, or Path of the Gods, is a well-known coastal walking route above the Amalfi Coast. A private guide can provide local context and help plan logistics. - Book a fine-dining experience overlooking the coast
Positano and the surrounding Amalfi Coast have restaurants with sea-facing terraces and high-level Italian cooking.
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This article was informed by QuiFinanza’s coverage of La Liste Hotels 2026.
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