Six of the most sustainable luxury hotels in Italy

Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux in Rome has taken many sustainable steps in the hotel and the city. This includes environmentally-friendly travel such as bike rentals. 

The hotel restaurant Aroma is all about sustainable luxury dining. They are big advocates of sustainable fishing, so they have removed tuna from the menu and only use fresh local produce in the dishes. 

This stunning hotel is the epitome of luxury, with views of the impressive Colosseum right next to the hotel. With an eye for wellness and sustainability, you will love the on-site spa, where you can enjoy some eastern or western traditional massages. 

One of the most luxe options here is selecting your own pillow preference from a menu. Bougie but sustainable; we love it!

Bvlgari Hotel Milano in Milan has some green initiatives to ensure guests have the most eco-stay possible. This includes candles made from recycled wax, restitution of containers to suppliers to be used again, low-consumption lighting and 98% biodegradable detergents.

The beds are big and sumptuous, but you can be assured that they are made from certified organically-grown and ethical cotton and linen. 

This heavenly resort has the most impeccable gardens to explore, plenty of high-quality dining options and the most tranquil spa facilities. The Genaissance De La Mer Facial is life-changing. 

Save the taxi and walk for 10 minutes to all the most iconic sights like the Duomo di Milano and all the other landmarks in the city's centre. 

Il Sereno Hotel in Lake Como is located on the stunning natural banks overlooking the lake. This five-star hotel has everything you need for a sustainable stay in Italy. 

Patricia Urquiola created the design with a palette of locally-sourced natural materials and a breath-taking Patrick Blac-designed verticle garden that climbs up the side of the building. 

The eco-friendly materials used alongside the energy-saving elements are what prompted a Climate House certification for the resort. 

Luxury still oozes from every corner with stunning indoor and outdoor spa facilities overlooking the lake. You can also enjoy the most delightful cuisine at Berton Al Lago with Michelin-stared dishes. 

Hotel Il Castello, Forte Village in Pula, Sardinia, is part of the Forte Village, a winner of the World’s Leading Green Resort by the World Travel Awards. Here are some of the resort initiatives that earned them the accolade: 

●    Recycling: Plastics have been replaced with paper and metal
●    Energy saving: the garden lighting and all public areas are controlled by timers
●    Room lights are LED, and they also have solar panel systems throughout
●    Water consumption: There is a dam on the resort to collect and filter water for the 47 hectares of garden
●    Vehicles: Only electric golf carts and bicycles are allowed on the property 
●    Food and beverage: All produce is sourced from local farms and fisheries
●    Biodiversity: There are 3,000 species of plant that are being conserved

You can still soak in luxury living at the peaceful spa facilities or attend a show at Piazza Luisa and shop for the best fashion designers here. It's one of our favourite luxury beach hotels in Italy!

From gourmet restaurants to some TLC at the spa sanctuary, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo in Sicily has it all. But what about its sustainability efforts?

The Belmond brand takes sustainability incredibly seriously with its ‘Think Global, Act Local approach to eco-initiatives. Here are some of its sustainable practices:

●    It only purchases food from sustainable sources 
●    Running and supporting educational programmes 
●    Sustainable programmes reduce the impact of its operations on the environment and ensure energy efficiency

You can be sure that conscious travel doesn’t need to be any less extravagant, and that’s precisely what you’ll get here. 

The beautiful beachfront resort of Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel in Sicily is fully integrated with sustainability practices. 

The Rocco Forte hotel chains make a point of talking about its responsibility to the people, traditions and heritage of its hotels.

Sustainability steps include improving the consumption of energy, water, food and paper, as well as eradicating single-use plastics to providing help to local charities and communities. 

What are the most sustainable luxury hotels in Italy?

There are plenty of eco-friendly hotels in Italy, and balancing the most lavish stays with a sustainable influence can be challenging. 

That’s exactly what you’ll get at the Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux in Rome and the Bvlgari Hotel Milano in Milan. 

What is a sustainable tourist destination?

To be a sustainable tourist destination, you must acknowledge all impacts of tourism, both positive and negative, and you need to minimise the negative and positive effects.

Where are the most sustainable destinations in Italy? 

You can find sustainable tourist destinations all over Italy. Even big cities like Rome, Venice and Milan. 

Book your eco-friendly stay in romantic Italy whether you want to stay sustainably in Rome or by the waters in Lake Como. Let our personal travel managers help you find your dream stay in this iconic country.