Franciacorta, ItalyCologne
Cappuccini Resort
Restored Capuchin convent
Cologne Franciacorta, Italy
Opened
1993
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness LocalOutside the door
Restored Capuchin convent
Monastic quiet still dictates the rhythm here, where days unfold around ancient cloisters and the surrounding estate vineyards.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A sixteenth-century Capuchin convent, with guestrooms converted from former friars' cells.
Notable
Franciacorta wines poured in an ancient well cellar, surrounded by hillside vineyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This old monastery with its deeply peaceful ambience, elegant guestrooms full of character and delightful small spa seems too good to be true.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the slopes of Monte Orfano, surrounded by secular parkland and Franciacorta vineyards.
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The rooms
Rooms occupy former friars' cells named after the monks who lived here, with terracotta floors and views over the vines.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A mosaic-tiled hydrotherapy pool sits beneath vaulted stone arches, and an outdoor pool overlooks the Franciacorta plains.
The spa
The spa occupies the convent's former gatehouse, with treatment rooms for phytotherapeutic rituals and a Turkish bath.
At the table
Cucina San Francesco serves local Brescian dishes in dining rooms with vaulted ceilings overlooking the ancient cloister.
How it began
Napoleon's suppression of religious orders left the 1569 convent abandoned for decades, until the Tonelli Pelizzari family restored it in 1987.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.