Minerbio, Italy
Elizabeth Country House
Frescoed fashion country house
Frescoed fashion country house
The fashion founder's estate runs as an unhurried country home. Hand-painted salons host fireside reading and late Emilian breakfasts.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This location is a big part of its draw. Situated a little outside Bologna, it has a serene feel and old-world charm that makes it the ideal place for unfettered relaxation.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Cycling routes follow the Reno Canal, and Minerbio's medieval center is a twenty-minute walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their timber-beamed ceilings and antique furniture. The suites add walls painted with colorful frescoes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 50-meter outdoor pool stretches across the estate lawns between the twin villas, bordered by loungers and mature trees.
Sauna and hot tub
A Finnish barrel sauna looks out across the gardens, and an indoor hot tub rests beneath vaulted brick ceilings.
At the table
Guests linger over breakfast and light lunch under the garden gazebo, or inside beside the frescoed walls.
How it began
Three French painters lived at the villa for ten months, spending twelve hours a day painting the walls.
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Our shorthand
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.