very small hotels

Il Cannito is a small hotel situated on over thirty-seven acres of the Capaccio (Salerno) hilltop area facing the temples of Paestum, within a landscape renowed for its historical importance and extraordinary archaeological sites. Here the fertile land, mild weather and typical flora and fauna make for a unique, natural environment.

Four extremely refined bedrooms are elegantly furnished with designer pieces and paintings by renowed local artists.

All the rooms are equipped with high-tech amenities such as floor heating, LCD monitor, and Internet and videoconference access. The bathrooms are mini wellness areas where guests can relax in soothing hydro-massage and hydro-sonic bathtubs and dedicate themselves to body care and comfort.

The terrace and the private or communal sun decks offer enchanting views, keeping guests in constant contact with the natural envinronment.

Il Cannito is located just a few kilometres from Paestum and the Cilento seaside. The complex is composed of two ancient-stone buildings that have been restored to their original splendour in strict compliance with the regulations protecting the natural beauty spots of southern Italy.

The driving force that motivates every work day coincides with the resolve to spread an innovative culture of tourism aimed at enhancing the natural resources instead of exploiting them unconditionally. The organization is based on a fusion of financial, social and cultural values that have turned a dream into reality: to combine a passion for nature with enterpreneurial enterprise.

Torre di Moravola is an elegant and magical small hotel in the heart of Umbria, ten kilometers from the medieval village of Montone and overlooking the Carpini Valley that boasts the ‘sensation of being completely removed from the modern world’. Outside you will find ancient medieval stone walls, herb gardens and olive groves roamed by wild boars while the interior is an eminently stylish blend of pared-down modernism, travertine stone floors, and glass screens.

The hotel is a converted Medieval watchtower with seven tower suites that have been decorated with striking modern furniture, luxury items, and great attention to details. Six suites are arranged on four floors around a central staircase, with the reception, kitchen, and eating hall located on the ground floor. The main suite has a living room with high ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a verandah with an amazing view. Each suite is furnished with designer items and features a sunken bath. There is also a rooftop infinity pool.

The original structure is a 12th-century medieval watchtower, which was built by the Fortebraccio family to guard Montone from invading knights. In 1999, architect Christopher Chong and designer Seonaid Mackenzie bought the property, and started a nine-year renovation project. It has been a labor of love, and, in spite of many accolades, Moravola remains deeply personal hotel.

For more information, please read the Torre di Moravola Intro , as well as the complete guide to their suites for all amenities available. For guests interested in hosting a wedding on the property, information is available here.

Caol Ishka Hotel pleasantly combines the traditional Sicilian masseria with warm modern design. It is made up of ten individually-designed rooms, six of which have private terraces, and is nestled on the bank of river Anapo beside the Fiume Ciane natural reserve. Only five minutes from the old town of Ortigia, this is a 4-star hotel with restaurant, immersed in a beautiful garden with swimming pool.

Charming House DD724 is a pre-19th century building with contemporary interior design, classically-influenced modern artwork, views of Venice’s Giudecca Canal, and just four rooms. It’s an island within an island: ‘A place where the world begins to make sense, where it stops and where you can step off for a while. Where you can remind yourself of just how beautiful the world can be.’ Interiors are contemporary, with all modern conveniences. DD724 is located in the Dorsoduro Quarter, next to the Guggenheim Gallery, and its unusual name comes from its postal address.

Riva Lofts is a cluster of eight suites in Florence, Italy, created by architect Claudio Nardi, and designed to be halfway between being at home and being away. The Lofts started life in 1880 as a small factory, then in 1999 Nardi turned them into his design atelier. Today, with the help of his daughter Alice, the site has become nine suites that blend old and new. You’ll find antiques as well as furniture from the 1950s, natural wood as well as corian.

Each suite is unique in size (between 30 and 100 square meters) and design. Each also has a different perspective on its surroundings – some have a private terrace, others have panoramic views of the Cascine Park or Brunelleschi’s Cupola, Florence’s most famous icon.