If Hotel Calimala Florence is anything to go by, its brand-new sister hotel in Milan is set to be a game-changer for the city’s luxury boutique scene. Opening in spring 2025, Hotel Calimala Milan will bring a bold, contemporary take on hospitality, design, and culinary experiences, all wrapped up in an ultra-stylish setting.

Lulu’s choice of Devon’s best boutique hotels…

Some of the best boutique hotels in the city! A hideaway in Marrakech, a glorious bolthole in London, a cute boutique hotel in Florence, a hip hideaway in Palermo, a little hidden gem in Pimlico, a luxury spa hotel in Bath and an elegant hotel in Lisbon.

Soprarno Suites is a 13-room boutique B&B in Florence in the cool Oltranto area. Spread across three floors of a Florentine palazzo, it’s filled with charm and quirkiness and sits above a cool deli Sottarno.

Ad*Astra FLORENCE is a 14-room boutique hotel in Florence just a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio.

Where to visit, eat and stay in Rome and the best months to go.

Riad de Tarabel, one of the best luxury riads in Marrach..

Mini Palace, a private apartment by sister boutique hotel Ca Maria Adele, the most romantic boutique hotel in Venice..

My top 4 boutique hotels in Rome to suit all budgets…

Lisbon, the coastal capital city of Portugal. Great food, wine, culture and luxury hotels. Ideal for a weekend or mid-week break.

JK Place Roma, one of the best luxury hotels in Rome..