Best Marriott International Hotels in Italy

Located in central Rome by Piazza della Repubblica, this luxury hotel is housed in a late 18th-century building near the former Baths of Diocletian and the Michelangelo-designed Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels. Inside, the hotel has two restaurants, multiple bars, an outdoor terrace and a swimming pool that overlook the city, as well as a business center, a full-service spa and 238 guest rooms and suites. All accommodations feature neoclassical interiors with mahogany, marble and hints of beige throughout, as well as amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and floor-to-ceiling windows. Select accommodations offer additional perks, such as separate showers and soaking tubs and lofts. Recent guests raved about the hospitable and attentive staff, beautiful decor, prime location and pool, though several remarked they found the pool to be on the smaller side. And because the property is part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, members can cash in points when staying here to reduce hotel expenses.

Built as a grand palace in 1894, The St. Regis Rome is still filled with ornate treasures from its heyday. Some of the property's most exquisite original details include Murano glass light fixtures, a handcrafted stucco staircase and the famous Ritz Ballroom, which features Italian frescoes, chandeliers, gilded mirrors and candelabras. Superior Rooms offer wooden inlaid furniture, antiques acquired from state residences and velvet armchairs, while suites come with The St. Regis brand's legendary personal butler service – a hallmark of the brand since 1904. Outside of the property's accommodations, guests will find CÆLUM Lounge & Bar, an upscale restaurant and bar designed to match the hotel's Belle Époque period details that serves Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel also houses Di...Vino, a private wine cellar with over 500 labels in an alcove of the Baths of Diocletian. Recent guests appreciated the hotel's prime location near Rome's Piazza Della Repubblica and that Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points here. 

What was once the house of Carolina Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon, is now The Westin Excelsior, Florence. This Westin outpost, lavishly decorated in the Florentine style of the Renaissance period, has 171 guest rooms and suites, a 24-hour fitness center, three restaurants, a bar and elegant meeting spaces. Services like laundry and valet parking can also be provided for an additional fee. All accommodations have the brand's signature Heavenly beds and bath products, plus flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Upgraded rooms and suites boast hardwood floors, private balconies or terraces, outdoor Jacuzzis and views of the Arno River. Guests praise the property's exceptional staff and prime Florence location near numerous shops, restaurants and attractions. However, several recent travelers noted that the hotel's central location meant the area can be noisy. And while some suggested visiting the rooftop SE·STO on Arno for the restaurant's Mediterranean cuisine and wraparound views, others were frustrated with the eatery's limited table availability. To avoid this issue, consider reserving a table in advance. Because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

The Excelsior Hotel Gallia originally opened in 1932 and was renovated by an exclusive Milanese designer to bring it into the 21st century while maintaining its "belle epoque grandeur." Rooms feature simple, elegant decor in muted tones of tan, brown, black and white. Accommodations, which recent guests described as luxurious and spacious, come outfitted with LCD TVs, complimentary water bottles, safes and minibars. Travelers also appreciated the on-site facilities. The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is home to a fitness center, a business center, an indoor pool and a spa. And when it comes to dining, visitors can sit down for breakfast at the Sala Gallia, enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks at Gallia Lounge & Bar or the rooftop Terrazza Gallia, or savor creative cocktails at the Terrazza Gallia Rooftop Bar. There's also a wine cellar with more than 300 bottles of Italian wines and a chef's table with seating for 12. Because this property is a part of The Luxury Collection of hotels under the Marriott umbrella, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here. Though the hotel is slightly removed from the city center and its top attractions, it is located very close to the Milan train station.