Great Escapes Italy. The Hotel Book.

Great Escapes Italy: The Hotel Book by Taschen is a love letter to Italy, where art, beauty, and daily life exist in perfect harmony. Editor Angelika Taschen guides readers through the country’s most enchanting hotels in a visual journey that runs from Venice to Sicily, from countryside villas to coastal hideaways.

Each destination reflects Italy’s effortless blend of culture, history, and indulgence. Expansive photography captures sun-drenched terraces, romantic balconies, cliffside retreats, and timeless interiors that embody the spirit of la dolce vita. These hotels are not just places to stay but gateways into Italy’s landscapes, cuisine, craftsmanship, and way of life.

From rustic farmhouses and elegant palazzos to seaside escapes and hidden homesteads, the collection reveals accommodations that feel both authentic and extraordinary — Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Il San Pietro on the Amalfi Coast, Palazzo Margherita in Basilicata, and quieter finds like Locanda Cipriani and Castello di Vicarello. Alongside the imagery, each entry carries the practical detail you need to turn inspiration into a booked trip.

Key Features

• Publisher: Taschen
• Editor: Angelika Taschen
• Format: Hardcover, 360 pages, 9.4 x 11.9 in.
• Content: Boutique hotels, villas and palazzos from Venice and Lake Como to Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily
• Style: Travel photography, Italian interiors, la dolce vita
• Best For: Coffee table styling, travel planning, Italophiles, interior design lovers

Styling Suggestions

A natural anchor for a coffee table or console vignette in a room that leans warm and Mediterranean. Stack it with the other Great Escapes volumes for a travel-library moment, or pair it with olive branches in a ceramic vessel and a candle in fig or bergamot.

The Perfect Gift

An elevated gift for honeymooners, frequent travelers, food and wine lovers, and anyone with Italy on the calendar. Ideal for engagements, anniversaries, housewarmings, and holiday gifting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Angelika Taschen?
Angelika Taschen is the editor behind Taschen’s long-running Great Escapes series, which has documented distinctive hotels around the world for more than two decades.

Is this a travel guide or a coffee table book?
Both. The photography carries it as a coffee table book, and each hotel entry includes the practical detail you need to plan a stay.

Which parts of Italy are covered?
The book travels the length of the country — Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples, Tuscany, Umbria, Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast, Puglia, Basilicata, Sardinia, and the Aeolian Islands.

What size is this book?
A hardcover measuring 9.4 x 11.9 inches and weighing just over five pounds — substantial enough for display, manageable enough to read in your lap. Multilingual edition in English, French, and German.

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Mood by DMJ is Lafayette, Louisiana’s destination for elevated home, art, and lifestyle objects. Our curated Taschen library is selected for its design integrity, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal. Shop in-store or online with confidence.

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