If you love Italy and don't mind picking up a hotel credit card or two, it's possible to get at least part of your Italian trip covered with rewards.
The hotels and resorts you can book will depend on the card you sign up for, but the options you can choose from might surprise you. Sure, there are average, run-of-the-mill hotels bookable with points around Italy, but there are also many luxury properties to choose from as well:
Hilton Sorrento Palace
Travelers flock to the Amalfi Coast for amazing cliffside views, delicious Italian cuisine and some of the most interesting beaches in Europe.
The Hilton Sorrento Palace overlooks the Bay of Naples and offers a paradise of its own with six outdoor pools, an indoor pool and large rooms. You can book this hotel with around 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night depending on your travel dates.
Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Property
The Rome Cavalieri Hotel overlooks the eternal city on its famous hilltop perch, offering opulent accommodations, an enormous and world-famous spa, a 3-star Michelin restaurant and more. The property's 15 acres of parkland make it a place of refuge for travelers, while its reputation as a luxury hotel ensures you'll be pampered during your stay.
Fortunately, a King Deluxe room will only set you back 80,000 Hilton Honors points per night.
Boscolo Exedra Rome
The Boscolo Exedra Rome is an Autograph Collection property you can book through Marriott Rewards. This hotel boasts a prominent location in the city center, a fitness center, wellness spa and an outdoor pool, along with well-appointed rooms with plush bedding, mini-refrigerators and large marble bathrooms. This hotel is also pet-friendly, meaning you can bring Fido along.
Book the Boscolo Exedra Rome for just 45,000 Marriott Rewards points plus a cash upgrade per night.
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
The modern Sheraton Lake Como Hotel offers a gorgeous pool and spacious rooms with stunning views of the mountains and hills surrounding famous Lake Como. A stay here is the perfect introduction to the nearby village where authentic pasta dishes are served in adorable restaurants and local people peddle their homemade wares.
You can book the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel for 12,000 - 16,000 points per night if you have the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express or belong to the SPG loyalty program.
The St. Regis Florence
Travelers seeking luxury in the ancient and historic city of Florence, Italy will find no better option than the St. Regis Florence. As part of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, this property is bookable for 30,000 starpoints per night.
With its central location, the St. Regis is the perfect home base for those who want to stay nearby iconic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio bridge or the city's famous Duomo. Spend your time following the famous footsteps of art's greatest heroes, then retreat to the St. Regis for a hotel experience you won't forget.
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