Historic and Period Hotels in Northern Italy and Milan

Historic Hotels in Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia Romagna and Trentino Alto Adige

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Grand Hotel et de Milan. Milan

Welcoming guests since opening in 1863, this five-star hotel is located close to both the La Scala theatre and Duomo Cathedral. Indeed, given that its cellars contain a section of Roman wall built around 250 B.C., the place can claim to have one of the oldest foundations of any hotel in the world.

It’s primary historic claim-to-fame, though, is that the hotel became home to composer Giuseppe Verdi for the last 27 years of his life. In fact the room in which he lived, wrote and died is today an impressive suite bearing his name.

It is also said that the hotel was a favourite of Enrico Caruso, and that he would often stay in Suite 306.

Hotel details can be found via Tripadvisor | Expedia

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni. Bellagio (Lake Como)

In a beautiful location on the banks of Lake Como, The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni exudes opulence - unsurprising given its five-star rating. Situated in its own private grounds and gardens, this is, without doubt, one of the best romantic retreats in Italy.

As with many of Europe’s grand hotels - and certainly a large number of those featured on this section of Nights In The Past - many of the continent’s former aristocrats and royals have stayed here. In this case, however, Roosevelt and Churchill are two stand-out historical guests. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Palazzo Lovera. Cuneo

Dating back to the sixteenth century, Palazzo Lovera is a restored townhouse built and once owned by the powerful and influential Lovera di Maria family.

King Francis I was so enamoured of his stay he decided to leave his suit of armour as a token of his appreciation. And would-be guests can be assured that the facilities are far better today than they were when Pope Pio VII was held there as a prisoner by Napoleon. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Grand Hotel Majestic. Verbania

It should come as little surprise that a hotel commanding such a fine position on Lake Maggiore should have been so well patronised by the great and good of late nineteenth century Italy. In fact, the relaxed air and beautiful English-style grounds were as popular with European heads of state as the well-heeled of Milan, Rome and Turin.

There is, however, a distinctly musical theme to the list of past guests, with the hotel a favourite of Claude Debussy and Arturo Toscanini. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Hotel Annunziata. Ferrara

It may have changed its name from Locanda dell’Annunziata, but with its views of the Estense Castle, Hotel Annunziata would almost certainly be recognised today by former patron Giacomo Casanova. Tripadvisor

More Period and Historic Hotels in Piedmont

Alfiano Natta

Castello di Razzano. Within easy reach of Asti, this beautiful old building offers only 8 suites - ideal for those wishing to avoid the crowds. The hotel also produces its own wine and possesses some fine old cellars. TripAdvisor

Cannobio

Hotel Pironi. Many of Italy’s finest monastic buildings operate as accommodation premises today, and Hotel Pironi is very much one of those. Offering only twelve rooms, this former 15th century Franciscan domicile possesses a breakfast room which is a registered historic monument - not something you’d find in your average pile-them-high corporate hotel chain modern establishment. Expedia

Hotel Cannobio. On the western fringes of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Cannobio possess the same views that Giuseppe Verdi once enjoyed while staying here. This attractive 18th century house offers 19 bedrooms in a highly rated little town. Expedia

Cocconato

Locanda Martelletti. Offering six rooms and three suites, Locanda Martelleti is very highly rated by independent reviewers. Situated to the east of Turin, this superbly restored 18th century building is set close to the centre of the small town of Cocconato. Good independent reviews. Expedia

Costigliole Saluzzo

Castello Rosso. As the name suggests, there’s certainly more than a hint of red in the exterior of this 16th century castle. With 25 rooms in all, the hotel is surrounded by parkland which wouldn’t look out of place in the Home Counties. Expedia

Moncalvo

Locanda del Sant’Uffizio. Situated near Asti in the Monferrato district of Piedmont, this four-star hotel was once a Domincan monastery and is rumoured to have had a connection to the Spanish Inquisition. LateRooms | Expedia

Oleggio Castello

Castello Dal Pozzo. A truly grand country house overlooking Lake Maggiore, Castello Dal Pozzo could easily be mistaken for a Jacobean English manor. Highly rated by independent reviewers, this four star property caters both for those seeking luxury and romance. Or both. LateRooms | Expedia

Oviglio

Castello di Oviglio. With XIX century origins, both the style and decor of Castello di Oviglio are of patrician leaning. Expedia

Santo Stefano Belbo

Relais San Maurizio. Once a 17th century monastery, San Maurizio today offers 33 rooms in total, many of which have been created from the original living quarters of the Franciscan monks. There are rooms both in the main building (the Villa Principale) and in the old barn (Antico Fienile). Expedia

Sinio

Hotel Castello di Sinio. Amid the Barolo vineyards of Piedmont’s Le Langhe, this fine castle was first constructed in 1142 by Marchese Del Carretto. There are, of course, the modern facilities one expects from a highly regarded hotel, but the sheer age and charm of the building has been allowed to shine through in the rooms and suites. TripAdvisor

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