Linguaglossa, Italy
Hotel Villa Neri Resort & Spa
Minimalist volcanic villa
Minimalist volcanic villa
Black lava stone and crisp modern lines shape this Sicilian country house, bordered by family vineyards on Mount Etna.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Villa Neri is more like, well, a villa — albeit a modern one — with spacious, well-appointed guest rooms, a thoroughly civilized dining room, well-tended gardens and quiet courtyards.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Among olive groves and vineyards on Mount Etna's slopes, outside the village of Linguaglossa.
The rooms
Rooms open onto private balconies overlooking the grounds, and selected spaces have floating beds and hand-painted tiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter saltwater pool stretches across green lawns, looking straight out toward the slopes of Mount Etna.
The baths
A glass-walled Finnish sauna looks out over the countryside, beside an indoor heated saltwater hydromassage pool.
Restaurant
Dodici Fontane
Chef Elia Russo cooks contemporary Sicilian menus from organic Etna produce, served beside arched windows looking onto the grounds.
At the table
Mornings start with a buffet beside Sicilian ceramic head vases, and the dark wood American Bar pours evening cocktails.
How it began
Vincenzo Neri bought this land with his brother's New York opera earnings, and his grandsons built the villa in 2012.
Linguaglossa
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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.