Asolo, Italy
Hotel Villa Cipriani
Storied Palladian villa
Storied Palladian villa
The Renaissance villa clings to Asolo's medieval walls, running like a private country home above the Venetian plain.
“The sixteenth-century Palladian villa is set in a hillside garden of pomegranate trees. Rooms have hand-painted bathroom tiles, pastel bedcovers, and exposed beams.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Poet Robert Browning's former country home, set in sixteenth-century noble grounds above Asolo.
Notable
Original wood-paneled American Bar pouring fresh white peach Bellinis since the 1960s.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Though it dates back to the 15th century, the decor is tasteful and unassuming, going rather light on the gilt and glitz one might expect from Venice.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobbled lanes lead directly into Asolo's arcaded center, and the hilltop fortress of the Rocca rises just above.
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The rooms
Exposed timber beams span the ceilings, and bathrooms are lined with hand-painted ceramic tiles from Vietri sul Mare.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool sits among hillside olive trees, with an integrated hydromassage facing the open valley.
The spa
Treatment rooms offer Sothys bodywork and facials, set beside a Turkish bath, sauna, and foot bath.
Villa Cipriani Restaurant
Tables sit behind arched picture windows or out on the panoramic terrace, serving Cipriani classics like carpaccio and risotto primavera.
At the table
Green leather armchairs and tartan carpets line the American Bar, which pours classic cocktails and regional wines.
How it began
Rupert Guinness bought the estate in 1962, bringing in Harry's Bar founder Giuseppe Cipriani to create the hotel.
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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.