The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025: the list revealed

The list of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 has landed. Browse this year's ranking of extraordinary stays and start planning your next globe-trotting trip today.

Fashionable hotel merch for taking your holiday home with you

Pledge your allegiance with these contemporary status symbols, selected by the Wallpaper* style team from the world’s most storied hotels

Plus qu'une institution, l'hôtel Il Pellicano, en Toscane maritime, appartient à ces lieux singuliers, rares, surplombant l'époque et la mer Tyrrhénienne…

How This Seaside Tuscan Hotel Became a Cult Retreat for the Fashion World

Hotel Il Pellicano di Porto Ercole: 60 anni di Dolce Vita

L’icona della costa toscana dell’Argentario festeggia un compleanno importante con capsule collection e gioielli ispirati allo stile retrò. Ecco la sua storia!

Des Baléares à la Riviera en passant par la Turquie, tour d'horizons de neuf paradis préservés aux pieds dans l'eau, pour nager à saine distance des foules.

HOTEL IL PELLICANO | Timeless Charm by the Sea

Celebrating 60 Years of Italian Elegance

En el aniversario del legendario ‘Il Pellicano’: el hotel más lujoso (y casi secreto) de Italia celebra sesenta años

Italians Do It Better

At a celebration for Il Pellicano’s 60th anniversary, Jack Antonoff, Haider Ackermann, and Edie Campbell dined and danced the night away

10 Of The Most Instagram-Worthy Hotels In The World

From underwater hotels in the Indian Ocean to otherworldly landscapes in the Utah desert, Instagram provides no shortage of travel inspiration.

The legendary Italian hotel is marking its 60th anniversary with an exclusive capsule collection with Highsnobiety — perfect for bringing a piece of la dolce vita home.

This Italian Island Has Natural Hot Springs, Fabulous Hotels, and Stunning Beaches—Without the Crowds of Neighboring Capri

Here's everything you need to know to plan a trip Ischia, Italy.

Onze favoriete adressen in la dolce Ischia

‘Eerst Napels zien, en dan sterven.’ Volgens Goethe was de Italiaanse havenstad het mooiste wat een mens ooit kan zien. Gelukkig bleven wij lang genoeg in leven om ook Ischia te ontdekken, het altijd groene eiland dat vlak voor de baai dobbert.

Résidences d'écritures : les meilleurs adresses où partir en voyage et écrire

Visite guidée de ces hôtels, résidences d’artistes et autres lieux éphémères qui placent l’écriture au cœur de leurs projets.

A slice of La Dolce Vita lands at Claridge’s London

Hotel Il Pellicano in Tuscany, Italy, is brightening up the gloomy London skyline with a week-long residency at Claridge’s. Don't forget your beach bag, says Rosie Paterson.

Grand English glamour vs the Italian dolce vita? Why Il Pellicano's Claridge’s takeover is a sun-kissed delight

Claridge's welcomes Hotel Il Pellicano with open arms for a one week restaurant residency of laid back luxury and Tuscan charm

The First Timer’s Guide to Tuscany

When you’re ready to unplug Italian-style—that is, to spend lazy days at the beach and embrace aperitivo culture—you’ll want to park it in Porto Ercole.

Spotlighting the rare authenticity and essence of wellness at Mezzatorre

Should you take the road less trodden to the Italian island of Ischia, you’ll be richly rewarded with a hidden heritage of history, traditions, and thermal spas – some of which date back thousands of years.

Is The Blue Mind Theory The Next Wellness Travel Trend?

All signs point to yes.

10 must-do experiences in Italy’s Lazio region

Rome, the Eternal City, radiates its deliciousness and rich history beyond its walls to the Lazio region, where travelers can discover archaeological wonders, 

Wet and Wild

Vacations in Italy usually mean carbs and Campari, not meditation and muesli. But Ischia’s Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa delivers the best of all worlds

The Bride Wore Brandon Maxwell to Marry Under Pink Umbrellas at the Mezzatorre Hotel in Ischia

“No one ever got promoted at the company holiday party” is a popular seasonal saying.

Pellicano Hotels | Writer’s Room Project Launch

A Creative Retreat Like No Other: Laura Brown And Kristina O’Neill X The Renowned Hotel Il Pellicano

Este desconocido pueblo italiano se está convirtiendo en uno de los destinos más chic de Europa

Te contamos qué ver, qué hacer y dónde comer en Porto Ercole, uno de los pueblos costeros más bonitos de la Toscana.

This Gorgeous Region of Italy Has Rolling Vineyards, Hilltop Medieval Villages, and Incredible Food

Here's everything to know about traveling to Tuscany — including the best restaurants, hotels, and towns to visit on your trip.

A Guide to Porto Ercole, Tuscany's Dreamiest Coastal Spot

Where in-the-know travelers spend their summers in Italy

I live in Italy — this is the verdant island where the locals go

Ischia, in the Bay of Naples, is covered in trees, vines and exotic plants. It’s also one of the country’s most affordable, authentic and irresistible places to holiday

21 beautiful beach hotels in Europe

Imagine a summer holiday without the sunburn and crowded beaches. Now’s the time to head to the Med

Il Pellicano

Any artist would weep at the kaleidoscopic colours of Il Pellicano. Basking in the Italian sunshine, its earthy red Tuscan architecture perches above rocky cliffs lapped by blue Tyrrhenian waves. 

The very best luxury hotels in Tuscany

The best place to drink a negroni in Italy

Hotelier Marie Louise Scio has a love affair with her home country and shares her favourite spots to eat and drink.

The stylish seaside resort Romans don’t want you to know about

Think of Rome and immediately scenes of baroque architecture, gladiators and ancient ruins spring to mind. The sea? Not so much. And yet, the coast is less than an hour’s drive away. Hence the reason the Eternal City can (unexpectedly for many) count seafood – and not just carbonara – as part of its culinary heritage.

Decorate Your Home Like An Italian Villa With Issimo, By Pellicano Hotels CEO And Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò

Globally-renowned style maven, CEO and Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò reflects on the changing role of luxury hotels as design trailblazers, offering immersive experiences combining culture, storytelling and local creativity that extend far beyond the physical destinations.

Ask a hotelier: Marie-Louise Sciò

Aufgewachsen in der glamourösen Welt des „Il Pellicano“ verkörpert die römische Hotelerbin Marie-Louise Sciò Dolce Vita und italienischen Lebensstil wie kaum eine andere. Die richtige Ansprechpartnerin für unseren Reise-Fragebogen!

The most stylish hotel on the glamorous Italian island of Ischia

This idyllic Italian island off the Amalfi coast is blessed with hot springs and a beautiful new hotel from Marie-Louise Sciò

La Posta Vecchia: An Inimitable Seaside Villa Once Owned by Jean Paul Getty

La Posta Vecchia is less than an hour from busy Rome, but a stay here gives you the chance to unwind in style — with a seaside Renaissance palazzo as your backdrop, transporting you back in time.

Italian idyll

The Castello di Palo may once have been the main attraction – La Posta Vecchia (‘Old Post House’) was only commissioned as an adjacent hostel for visitors to the castle. Now with a restored façade by Studio Croci, however, this engaging hotel steals the spotlight for all who venture to Ladispoli on the western Italian coast

Stay at La Posta Vecchia Hotel, an Italian gem once home to Jean Paul Getty

La Posta Vecchia Hotel is a hidden gem 40 minutes outside Rome that comes with coastal views and a private museum.

This is Ischia's moment in the sun

The Italian island, long in the shadow of its fashionable neighbor, Capri, is newly chic, but remains deeply authentic, with rocky harbors more likely to dock fishing boats than megayachts.

My London: Pellicano Hotels CEO Marie-Louise Sciò

Pellicano Hotels CEO Marie-Louise Scio picks up Wedgwood at Portobello Market, wells up at the National Gallery and laces up roller-skates at Flipper’s.

WEDDINGS

The Bride wore a hand-painted dress to her Italina garden wedding at Hotel Il Pellicano

MÅNESKIN | SIC ITUR AD ASTRA

Article features images of rock band Måneskin posing at La Posta Vecchia Hotel

Why You Should Hire an Influencer With a Day Job

These days, however, there's increasing demand for a different type of influencer, who retain their 9-to-5 jobs, even when their follower counts indicate they could be earning a good living off social media alone. Examples include Shiona Turini, a costume designer and stylist with 335,000 Instagram followers, chef and entrepreneur Lalia Gohar, who counts over 234,000 followers and Italian hotelier Marie-Louise Sciò, who has 67,000 followers.

Ischia: The paradise island that offers a taste of the real Italy

Firstly, its famous tufa rocks, narrow streets and bougainvillea-draped landscapes became one of the backdrops for Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels, global bestsellers turned hit TV show.

Then came investment and the promise of bigger things to come when the luxury Pellicano Hotels group took over the island's five-star Mezzatorre Hotel and Spa.

Hotel merch for jet-set style 

Channel that five-star feeling from the comfort of your own home, with hotel merchandise pieces, dreamt up by the world’s most desirable destinations, from Hotel Il Pellicano on the Argentario Coast of Tuscany, to Palm Heights in Grand Cayman

ISSIMO unveils a novel version of Monopoly that is inspired by all things Italy.

"The novel version comes in an ISSIMO branded box with a custom board and collectible map inside. The storytelling of the unexpected and probability cards is also based on the Italian theme and includes quotes, important personalities, and descriptions of cultural experiences and traditions."

Citizen Femme Hotlist: 01.11.2021

"ISSIMO, the digital extension of the Pellicano Hotels Group, has teamed up with Monopoly to create a one-of-a-kind edition themed ‘The Italian Road Trip’ board game..."

Why this island is Italy's best kept secret: the comprehensive guide to Ischia 

"If like us, you’re a fan of luxury hotels, then you’ve almost certainly heard of the Mezzatorre. If you haven’t heard of it, then you’ve almost certainly seen it on your Instagram feed. Peach-coloured watchtower building and peach-coloured umbrellas above a picturesque bay sound familiar? Thought so. Mezzatore is Ischia’s best-known secret..."

The 10 Best Spas in Italy 

"On a clear day you can see all the way over to Naples from Mezzatore’s 16th-century watchtower, but head down the staircase to the spa’s bougainvillea-framed thermal centre where the hotel’s private spring feeds into hydrotherapy pools with powerful jets and waterfalls to pummel away every ache or niggle."

Meet the woman who created La Dolce Vita

"If you're the kind of person who dreams of La Dolce Vita, you probably envision the ultimate in Italianness: an indulgent lunch (possibly by the sea...no, definitely by the sea), surrounded by impeccable design and seemingly effortless style, in a beautiful and historic setting." Welcome to the world of Marie-Louise Sciò.

Top 30 Hotels in Italy: Readers' Choice Awards 2021

"Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Italy, outside of Rome, Florence, and Venice."

The best autumn escapes to Italy

"The arrival of Marie-Louise Sciò here in 2019, to take over the Mezzatorre Hotel, helped propel the island into the spotlight."

The Top 100 Hotels in the World

"A favorite hideaway for movie stars of Hollywood's golden age, Hotel Il Pellicano exudes timeless elegance and understated luxury. Perched on the Tuscan coast amid tranquil gardens, the hotel's rooms and suites have garden or sea views, and the restaurant features Italian cuisine that has earned it one Michelin star."

The Top 15 European Resort Hotels

"Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.."

In conversation with ISSIMO founder Marie-Louise Scio about the platform's celebration of Italian Culture 

"It is all about discovery: the discovery of artisans, brands, people, places, food, music – it is very sensorial, joyful and happy."

Tastemakers People: Marie-Louise

“Il Pellicano attracts a certain kind of crowd. It is kind of a self-selective place in some ways. It is very private and has always attracted a kind of crowd that never wants to show off or be seen. It’s kind of a hidden – not so hidden – treasure. It’s the least flashy place from its guests to the way it’s done."

Inside one of the Italy's most iconic hotels: La Posta Vecchia

"La Posta Vecchia balances contemporary Italian elegance with a Baroque style of vivacity, where guests can expect an elegant and artful experience, residing in refinery amongst Roman mosaics and historic artefacts."

How the negroni became the modern gentleman's tipple

"The Teller. This is named after the Negroni recipe mixed at Porto Ecole's Il Pellicano hotel especially for German photographer Juergen Teller. 30ml Carpano Antica Formula vermouth; 30ml Campari ; 30ml Cambridge Distillery Three Seasosn gin; splash of Chinotto soda; orange slice."

The Talented Mr. Ripley’s Stunning Sailboat Returns to Ischia

"After several years in Turkey and Greece, the sloop is returning to Ischia [...]. She will be docked by Ischia Ponte for the island’s film festival, before becoming exclusively available through the Mezzatorre Hotel and Thermal Spa as a dreamy day trip offer for guests."

1973 Tuscany photo proves  why summer in Italy will never go out of style

"To that end: chuck your brain in a vat with this “Summer at Hotel Il Pellicano in Porto Ercole, Italy” photo and tell us Italian beaches aren’t the yardstick by which all Salt Interfaces should be judged by."

Every look from Max Mara 2022 cruise collection

Inspired by the island of Ischia, Creative Director Ian Griffiths transports the house's latest collection to a historic Italian villa.

Max Mara Resort 2022

This evening’s Max Mara resort show, inspired by Capote’s voyage to the less-traveled-to island, was the first-ever big-ticket fashion show held here. The precise location was a castellated hotel named the Mezzatorre, once a villa owned by Luchino Visconti, whose position on a promontory overlooking its own turquoise-watered, parasol-lined private bay would make any film director itch to shout, “Action.” 

Max Mara Unveiling Resort 2022 Collection in Ischia

"Who wouldn’t want to take a trip to the island of Ischia, wondered Ian Griffiths" creative director of Max Mara.That is precisely what he and his team did to present the brand’s resort 2022 collection", with a show held at the striking Mezzatorre, overlooking the Gulf of Naples.

Pellicano Hotels Launches New Sustainability Vision

“Launched in partnership with sustainability consultancy Eco Age, Il Dolce Far Bene is a reimagination of the age-old La Dolce Vita [...] that is intended to better reflect the expectations of the modern traveler. Il Dolce Far Bene shows that the good life can be lived considerately."

International Women’s Day 2021: Women Inspiring The Hospitality Industry

“Initiatives that will help boost travel and hospitality include: Be human and genuine, providing personalised services. We have the opportunity to reinvent travel, to make it better, not just safer." Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels.

Cocktail recipes from the world's best hotel bars

"When the runway shows in Milan come to a close, fashionphiles are known to decamp to Il Pellicano, the storied property tucked away in the Port Ercole fishing village"