Preferred Hotels

From grand palaces to intimate hideaways, from restored monasteries to modern boutique properties, from country chateaus to seaside resorts, all preferred hotels featured in Ormina Tours’ itineraries have been meticulously handpicked for their unparalleled hospitality offering, comfort, location and uniqueness. All preferred hotels are four or five star properties and are luxuriously appointed. Our preferred hotel choices reflect our desire to ensure you enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Ireland, Dublin – The Clarence

Location

This hip hotel along the River Liffey is an 8-minute walk from the Ilac Shopping Centre and a 12-minute walk from St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Whether you’re visiting for fun or business, location is key when it comes to getting around and you too can be at the heart of the action. This hotel in Dublin 2 is nestled between Wellington Quay which boasts views of the River Liffey and the gorgeous cobbled streets of Temple Bar.

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Ireland, Dublin – The Dean Dublin

Location

An 11-minute walk from St Patrick’s Cathedral, this upmarket trendy hotel is 7 minutes’ walk from the lush St. Stephen’s Green and 17 km from Dublin Airport.

Ireland, Dublin – The Dylan

Location

A 3-minute walk from Grand Canal in upmarket Ballsbridge, this ultra-chic hotel is a 13-minute walk from Aviva Stadium and a 15-minute walk from the National Museum of Dublin.

Ireland, Dublin – The Fitzwilliam

Location

Located right at the beginning of Grafton Street, the city’s main shopping avenue, on St. Stephen’s Green, the main square. This really is the finest location for a hotel in Dublin city centre. Everything you could want – Dublin’s best shops, restaurants, theatres, bars, museums and galleries – are all within a short stroll. Or a quick cycle or taxi or tram or bus or rickshaw or pony and trap jaunt away.

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Ireland, Dublin – The Marker Hotel

Location

Featuring an ultra-modern checkerboard facade, this hip hotel overlooks Grand Canal Square in the trendy Docklands business district, directly opposite Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Ireland, Dublin – The Shelbourne

Location

Just outside the hotel, all of Dublin awaits you. The hotel overlooks St. Stephen’s Green, and is minutes from Dublin’s most famous attractions. No matter what brings you to this iconic hotel, you will feel welcome in Dublin, Ireland.

Ireland, Dublin – The Westbury

Location

The Westbury’s central location in the heart of Dublin offers unrivalled access to the pedestrianised social hub of Grafton Street, as well as the historic open spaces of Dublin’s Trinity College and St Stephen’s Green. Irish heritage abounds in the hotel too, from the flowers to the food, along with one of the country’s foremost art collections, featuring original paintings by Sir John Lavery and Louis le Brocquy.

Ireland, Dublin – The Westin

Location

In a grand stone building with ornate columns, this opulent hotel opposite Trinity College is a 2-minute walk from the River Liffey, a 4-minute walk from Grafton Street’s boutiques and 6 minutes’ walk from the Abbey Theatre.

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Italy , Venice – Palazzina Grassi

Location

In a 1500s building, this ultrachic luxury hotel by renowned designer Philippe Starck is a 4-minute walk from the vaporetto stop on the Grand Canal. It’s 11 minutes on foot from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum.

Italy, Alghero (Sardinia) – Smy Carlos V Wellness & Spa

Location

Nestled along the picturesque Tyrrhenian Sea, Smy Carlos V Wellness & Spa Alghero is an upscale hotel offering a prime location for your Sardinian getaway. With the sandy Spiaggia del Lido di San Giovanni just 3 km away and the Museu del Corall de l’Alguer a mere 14-minute walk, guests can easily explore the beauty and history of the region. The hotel’s proximity to Riviera del Corallo international airport ensures convenient travel access. Alghero itself boasts stunning beaches with fine white sand, a captivating coastline to be explored, and a vibrant historic centre that serves as a bustling hub for tourism day and night.

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Italy, Amalfi – Grand Hotel Anantara Convento di Amalfi

Location

Located just moments away from the Piazza del Duomo and commanding breathtaking harbour views, it is a truly unrivalled destination. Its convenient 15-minute walk to the heart of Amalfi ensures guests can explore the vibrant town with ease.

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Italy, Amalfi – Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

Location

Suspended between the azure of the sky and the blue of the sea, the hotel is perched on a cliff top, enjoying spectacular views of Amalfi and the Mediterranean Coast. Housed in a 12th century monastery, the hotel has been fully renovated with modern, classic décor. All rooms feature views of the sea, terracotta floors and elegant marble baths. The hotel is a luxurious base for your discovery of the Amalfi coast.

Italy, Amalfi – Hotel Marina Riviera

Location

Across the road from the Tyrrhenian Sea, this relaxed Mediterranean-style hotel is a 1-minute walk from the beach and 3 minute’s walk from Amalfi Cathedral.

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Italy, Amalfi (Furore) – Furore Grand Hotel


Location

In the heart of the Amalfi Coast, overlooking the sea, a new history of hospitality comes to life. An ambitious project in which the Furore Grand Hotel dialogues, through its terraces and gardens, with the nature that surrounds it by being enveloped by the wild charm of the Mediterranean coast.

A few minutes from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento and Capri, Furore is a small jewel of the Amalfi Coast, famous for its fjord: a unique ecosystem in which the sea creeps into the coast through a deep crack of steep rock walls, creating a unique mixture of a Dolomitic-like landscape and the crystal clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Italy, Amalfi (Furore) – Hotel Bacco

Set in a modern white building on a hillside overlooking the Amalfi Coast, this family-run hotel is 9 km from the partially submerged cave at the Grotta dello Smeraldo and 17 km from the 13th-century Villa Rufolo. The hotel is conveniently set between Positano, Praiano and Ravello. 

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Italy, Amalfi (Ravello) – Belmond Hotel Caruso

Location

Stroll through the century-old gardens, with rose bushes climbing skyward and crops of aromatic herbs found at every turn. Explore the frescoed salons and arched stone vaults, before arriving for a dip in the striking infinity pool. It’s a swim you’ll never forget.

It can be difficult to tear yourself away from the indulgence of Belmond Hotel Caruso, but for those itching to explore we have you covered. Enjoy a private, complimentary shuttle service that will whisk you from the hotel to Amalfi and Positano. Running daily, the staff will be delighted to provide you with the schedule and any further details.

Embrace the spirit of adventure. Set off on our traditional wooden boat ‘Ercole’ for an exciting trip around the beautiful Amalfi Coast.

This exclusive tour launches daily and is complimentary for Belmond Hotel Caruso guests, including round-trip shuttle transfers from the hotel.

Italy, Bari – iH Hotels Bari Grande Albergo delle Nazioni

Location

Perched on the edge of the mesmerising Adriatic Sea, this stylish hotel exudes a captivating nautical charm. With its prime location, it offers guests a breathtaking vista of the vast azure expanse that stretches as far as the eye can see. Nestled amidst the historic landmarks of the Bari seafront, this architectural gem holds immense historical significance. Just a short 9-minute stroll away lies the renowned Teatro Petruzzelli theatre, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of performing arts. Additionally, a mere 1.km away stands the medieval Basilica of San Nicola, a testament to the city’s rich heritage and religious traditions. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring sea views or the proximity to these iconic attractions, this hotel promises an unforgettable experience, embracing the spirit of Bari’s maritime history.

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Italy, Bologna – Grand Hotel Majestic Già Baglioni

Location

Set in an 18th-century palazzo, the Grand Hotel Majestic Già Baglioni”, the oldest and most prestigious hotel in Bologna, sits in the heart of the city on Via dell’Indipendenza, within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore and the famous Due Torri.

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Italy, Bologna – Hotel Corona D’oro

Location

A 3-minute walk from St. Peter’s Cathedral in one direction and the medieval Towers of Bologna in the other, this elegant, 19th-century hotel in a 13th-century, redbrick building is 1.5 km from Bologna Centrale main train station.

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Italy, Capri – Villa Marina Capri

Location

Strategically positions, just a few minutes from the port and the funicular that leads to the square. Villa Marina Capri is close to all of the island’s major attractions, which are easily accessible thanks to the hotel’s bus service.