Restored monastic citadel
Monastic quiet behind seven-meter stone walls, where vaulted corridors, rippled plaster, and serene gardens frame a modern contemplative retreat.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Austere monastic minimalism by NOA, uniting paired monk cells beneath soaring timber beams and custom ironwork.
Remarkable
A restored seventeenth-century monastery enclosed by seven-meter stone walls, with original rib vaults and preserved monastic corridors.
Remarkable
A garden spa pavilion inspired by regional lemon houses, featuring Finnish saunas, a hammam, and heated pool.
What they say
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Prepare for an unplugged spiritual retreat inside a medieval monastery, lavishly restyled into a sparkling white sanctuary.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set in Arco's historic centre against Alpine cliffs, the quiet village sits four kilometres north of Lake Garda's northern shores.
The rooms
Created from paired monastic cells, bedrooms feature soaring timber-beamed ceilings, rippled plaster, and minimalist black iron four-poster beds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor heated pool stretches across the cloister garden, set against dramatic mountain peaks and stone walls.
The spa
Glass-and-stone pavilions house timber saunas, a signature hammam, and quiet daybed lounges looking out on the gardens.
At the table
Breakfast is served along a communal table beneath vaulted ceilings, and the stone porch hosts light daytime dining.
How it began
Founded in 1689 for the Serve di Maria Addolorata, half of the complex remains active with an enclosed order of nuns.
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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.