Best Luxury Hotels in Abruzzo

Chieti (Semivicoli)

A castle set in rolling hills and not far from the coast. A historic beauty with its own vineyards and wonderful rooms. Bedrooms and suites, enormous in size, have sandstone floors, large beds, stand alone bath tubs, and elegant furnishings. Fantastic wine tasting facilities. Ideal for groups.

• Wine tasting - The wine cellar is purpose built for wine tasting from the many oak barrels.
• Good wine list - An excellent choice of its own vintages.
• Romantic Break
• Sights nearby - Il Feuduccio, Cantina Sociale and Monumento ai Caduti.

Abruzzo (Castel di Sangro )

A former monastery not too far from Rome in the rolling countryside. Super chic contemporary rooms and suites, minimal in style with all the mod cons. Fabulous cuisine serving regional produce. Stunning vistas of the mountains around. Perfect for a gourmet weekend in the countryside.

• Skiing - Roccaraso-Aremogna Ski Resort and Rivisondoli-Monte Pratello Ski Resort in the winter.
• Foodies - Ristorante Reale is a fine dining affair with spectacular garden views.
• Romantic Break
• Traditional - Previously a monastery, now a minimalist chic restaurant with rooms.

Abruzzo (Santo Stefano di Sessanio)

With its dramatic hilltop setting this micro-village in the Italian Apennines stays true to its past. Exposed beams and stone walls, candlelit dining rooms; it's the huge baths, luscious toiletries and wifi throughout that add modern luxury. Similarly, the menu is traditional and locally sourced.

• Sights nearby - The Rocca Calascio Fortress, with its dramatic mountain setting, is a historical sight to be marvelled at.
• Cooking classes - Enquire with the hotel about arranging a cooking lesson to learn the arts of the local Italian cuisine.
• Great walks - There are many picturesque walks through the surrounding fields and local countryside.
• Tennis - There are tennis courts on site for guests to use.