Buttrio, Italy
Le Fucine Hotel
Mid-century modernist pavilion
Mid-century modernist pavilion
A 1960s roadside filling station has been reborn as an avant-garde design pavilion set in Friuli's rolling wine country.
What it’s good at
Notable
Marcello D'Olivo's restored 1962 concrete canopy fronts minimalist interiors lit by Artemide.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside, it’s more like a design museum, mixing sixties glamour with Scandinavian simplicity and alpine chalet-inspired elements.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The vineyard-covered hills of Buttrio sit just outside, and the historic center of Udine is a short drive away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out toward the grounds, lighting pale wood floors and built-in bookshelves.
The spa
Treatment cabins offer Germaine de Capuccini rituals, and an outdoor heated whirlpool looks out across the garden.
At the table
Ristorante Gourmet serves regional tasting menus in front of an open kitchen, and the brasserie focuses on traditional grilled meats.
How it began
A 1962 service station for the neighbouring steelworks gave the property its bones and its name, meaning the forges.
Buttrio
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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.