Puglia ranks among the most desirable destinations for Italophiles. From medieval castles to beachfront suites, these are the best hotels in Puglia to book now.
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It’s hard to imagine that as little as 20 years ago, if Puglia was known to those outside of Italy at all, it was simply for being the heel on the peninsula’s boot. Fast forward two decades later, and it’s not only firmly cracked the code for a perfect Mediterranean vacation, but ranks among the most desirable destinations for Italophiles who want to venture beyond the well-established tourist hotspots of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.
It’s not difficult to see why. The relatively flat landscape features some of the most gorgeous towns in Italy from the bleached walls of Ostuni to the quaint domed roofs of Alberobello’s traditional
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Italy â and its incredible selection of hotels â has long been a classic summer holiday destination. When the time is right to go back, these new hotels should be top of your wishlist â from a new five-star in Florence to a Sixties Capri classic that s undergone a renovation by a big brand.Â
Il Tornabuoni, Florence
Il Tornabuoni â of the Italian hospitality group AG â has one of the most prestigious locations in Florence: in a medieval palazzo on historic Via Tornabuoni, where its neighbours are Ferragamo, Gucci and Montblanc. The five-star glamourpuss has been styled by Milan architect Andrea Auletta who has lavished a sense of old-world opulence on its 62 rooms and suites, with their plush divans and armchairs, sumptuous fabrics, wallpapers in regal colours, antique mirrors and botanical prints. Among the facilities are vaulted wine cellars, a champagne bar and a gourmet rooftop restaurant.