Grado, Italy
Hotel Savoy
Seawater spa villa
Seawater spa villa
A family-run retreat on the lagoon canal, piping Adriatic seawater straight into its thermal baths and garden pools.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This pretty jewel of comfort and hospitality stands in the heart of Grado.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The canal sits right outside, and the pedestrian historic centre and sandy Adriatic beaches are a short stroll away.
The rooms
Bedrooms are finished in muted coastal tones, and curved balconies look out through screens of aqua-green steel and climbing greenery.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A glass skylight shelters the 30°C indoor seawater pool, and the garden pool outside is heated to 24°C.
The spa and gym
A Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath open onto quiet relaxation rooms. Next door, a compact studio holds Technogym equipment.
Restaurant
Ristorante Hotel Savoy
The dining room opens onto the garden park, where regional Friulian seafood is served on shaded terraces.
At the table
The pool bar serves fresh juices and light lunches under parasols on the garden terrace.
How it began
Wine merchant Michele Rossiello bought Villa Azzurra on the canal in 1952, launching four generations of family hospitality.
Grado
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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.