Dossobuono Verona, Italy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Restored monastery estate
A 16th-century monastery built for contemplation now operates as a quiet country estate centered on an open stone courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed masonry vaults and Verona red marble set beside modernist furniture classics.
Notable
A 16th-century monastery and estate preserved around an ancient well and crenellated tower.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 16th-century structure bears up remarkably well under its contemporary outerwear, an indomitably antique character showing through in the layout and tastefully accented via interior design.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The grounds sit in quiet Dossobuono, a short drive from central Verona and a fifteen-minute walk from the airport.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their original timber beams and rough masonry, furnished with mid-century chairs over walnut floors.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter outdoor pool stretches across the estate lawn, and the indoor pool looks onto a pebble courtyard.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Signorvino La Torre
The restaurant doubles as a wine shop, serving seasonal Italian dishes among floor-to-ceiling racks of regional bottles.
At the table
Buffet tables fill the vaulted dining hall beneath original monastery brickwork, set with sculptural cutout armchairs.
How it began
Fashion entrepreneur Sandro Veronesi acquired the neglected monastery, commissioning Studio Botturi to restore the complex before opening in 2008.
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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.