I Casali di Monticchio
Vocabolo Monticchio 34 Allerona, Orvieto 05011200-400 eurosSmall, family-run restored 13th-century farmhouse; 5 private suites set in a beautiful rural setting, with ample amenities and services for a luxury rural retreat on a working organic farm near Terni. Offers suites, junior suites, apartments, and 2 private villas.
Hotel Tramonto D’Oro
Via Gennaro Capriglione 119 Praiano 150-280 euroThis family-run hotel in the middle of the lovely town of Praiano overlooks the Duomo, with a pool, terrace, and additional dining terrace looking toward Positano and Capri. Much less crowded and with some of the best beaches around, Praiano is a peaceful alternative to bustling Positano in the summer and fall.
Imperial Hotel Tramontano
Via Vittorio Veneto 1 Sorrento 80067200-400 euroElegant hotel with captivating views across the Bay of Naples, walking distance to sites in the center, with a charming atmosphere among the gardens, pool, dining, and services. Family room options include triple rooms and family suites, with rollaway beds available.
Hotel Marmorata
Via Bizantina 3 Ravello 160-250 euroBetween Amalfi and one of our favorite Amalfi Coast towns, Minori, is a pristine strip of coastline known as the Marmorata. Ravello Hotel Marmorata offers great value to families with a pool and private beach access on a sparkling cove.
Petit Palais
Via Molino delle Armi 1 Milan 20123200-350 euroBoutique hotel near the Milan Cathedral consisting of 18 cozy and elegant suites with kitchenettes; infants 0-2 stay free, first child with 2 adults free, 2d child with 2 adults charged rate for triple use; baby cots available.
Hotel Principe di Savoia
Piazza della Repubblica 17 Milan 20124220-1200 euroLuxury five-star hotel in Piazza della Repubblica, conveniently located near the Central Train Station and the fun family site Castello Sforzesco. Nice additional amenities include free limo transfer to the city center and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel offers connecting rooms, family rooms, and family suites.
Antica Locanda dei Mercanti
Via San Tomaso 6 Milan 20121300-465 euroBoutique hotel in Milan, walking distance to Castello Sforzesco and La Scala with 1-2 bedroom family suites (some with kitchens) and family rooms. Some of the rooms have lovely terraces. Children under 6 stay free. Extra beds available for kids over 6 for 70 euro/night. We love the light & bright decor.
Hotel Vis-a-Vis
Via della Chiusa 28 Sestri Levante 16039310-420 euroFour-star Sestri Levante hotel with nice amenities for children; pool is in kid-friendly garden setting; rooftop terrace restaurant with views of the Gulf of Tigullio. 5-minute walk from the nearby sandy beach. Room options available for families up to 6 guests, from adjoining rooms to 2-room family suites.
Hotel Cenobio Dei Dogi
Via Niccolo' Cuneo 34 Camogli 16032190-470 euroFour-star hotel in Camogli with private beach and saltwater swimming pool. Great base for enjoying the Portofino Coast, with easy day trips to Cinque Terre or Genoa. Family rooms and suites are available, along with extra beds for 30 euro/night for children under 12.
Grand Hotel Portovenere
Via Garibaldi 5 Portovenere 19025170-350 euroConvenient base for visiting Cinque Terre with kids. Family rooms include suites and doubles that can have up to 2 rollaway beds added. To escape the rocky coast of the Cinque Terre, the hotel can organize a private boat to take you out to Palmaria Island to visit its kid-friendly sandy beach and shallow waters.
Grand Hotel Miramare
Via Milite Ignoto 30 Santa Margherita Ligure 16038280-450 euroSanta Margherita Ligure luxury hotel recommended by families. In planning a birthday celebration while abroad, one lucky dad exclaimed: "all I want for my birthday is to stay at the Miramare with my family!" Poised between Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, this hotel's ambiance and amenities make for a memorable Riviera experience.
Palazzo Magnani Feroni
Borgo San Frediano, 5 Florence 50124 280-400 eurosSmall historic hotel in one of our preferred locations--the Oltrarno district near Piazza Santo Spirito. The hotel is known for it's high quality service and all-suite rooms. Family-friendly rooms include triples and family suites, and the hotel also has an apartment.
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