Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà
Contemporary art museum meets historic Italian villa. Maximalist, colorful, fashion-forward. Not for minimalists or those who just want neutral tones and a pool.
Book the Operart package during the Arena di Verona opera season (June–September) — it includes tickets, transfer, dinner, and spa access in one
Why It Matters
The Amistà Restaurant has held a Michelin Star for six consecutive years. The hotel itself holds 1 Michelin Key. The art collection — curated personally by the owner — includes site-specific installations and works by internationally recognized artists. Alessandro Mendini's 2005 renovation is considered a landmark in design-hotel history.
A 5-star luxury hotel inside an 18th-century Venetian villa in the Valpolicella wine hills, about 10 km from Verona. The place doubles as a working museum: over 200 artworks by the likes of Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Marc Quinn, and Vanessa Beecroft are scattered through common areas, guest rooms, and the gardens, each labeled gallery-style. Designer Alessandro Mendini overhauled the interiors in 2005 for owner and art collector Dino Facchini — the result is bold color, plastic shapes, and Proust armchair energy set against 17th-century frescoed vaults. It is genuinely one of a kind.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe Room
25–27 sqm, bright and well-proportioned for the category. Byblos Casa furnishings, original works by Beatriz Millar and Begonia Montalban. Honest room for the price — not huge, but the design quality is the same throughout.
26 sqm
Grand Superior Room
The entry-level room, 19–21 sqm. Small by luxury standards but the design quality doesn't drop: Byblos Casa furniture, Mendini creative touches, and contemporary artworks. Good for those who plan to spend most of their time in the gardens, spa, and restaurants.
20 sqmMendini Cult Concept Suite
Designed directly by Atelier Mendini. 40 sqm overlooking the historic gardens and pool. The bathroom is the headline: mirrored walls, black marble, a bathtub with shower. Natural light floods the sitting area. Includes a Sommelier wine selection.
40 sqmMendini Island Concept Suite
42 sqm designed by Atelier Mendini, mixing the architect's own iconic furniture with original pieces by Ron Arad and Philippe Starck. The bathroom goes big: mosaic paneling, crystal washbasins, and a sculptured bathtub. Views reach the Valpolicella vineyards, gardens, and pool.
42 sqmMendini Optical Concept Suite
Located in one of the historic dovecote towers in front of the villa. 37 sqm of visual maximalism: a horizontal lilac wall band, vivid red ceiling, six mirrors by different designers, and a mosaic-on-glass panel. A sculpture chair by Carla Tolomeo completes the scene. If you want to feel like you're sleeping inside an artwork, this is it.
37 sqmPremium Junior Suite
34 sqm, the entry point to the suite tier. Byblos Casa furnishings and original works by Beatriz Millar and Begonia Montalban. Comfortable, art-filled, and well-equipped without the multi-room layout of larger suites.
34 sqmPresidential Suite
The largest option at 90 sqm, set up as a proper apartment with two bedrooms (each with a private marble bathroom), a large sitting room, and a living area with a bar corner. Views overlook the gardens and surrounding vineyards. Furnished in Byblos Casa style with works by Beatriz Millar and Begonia Montalban. Includes a Sommelier-curated wine cabinet.
90 sqm
Signature Suite
52 sqm split across a bedroom and a large separate living room. Byblos Casa furnishings throughout, with original works by Beatriz Millar and Begonia Montalban. A solid step up from junior suites with the dedicated living space.
52 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Over 200 works throughout the hotel, gardens, and common areas — including installations, sculptures, and paintings by Giorgio de Chirico, Lucio Fontana, Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Vanessa Beecroft, Marc Quinn, Ron Arad, Philippe Starck, and many others. Gallery-style placard labels accompany each work. The 2024 book 'Extraordinary Byblos Art Hotel' (published by Milanese house Electa) is available for deeper reference. Private visits can be arranged for outside visitors.
Free roaming across 20,000 sqm of landscaped Italian gardens with Verona marble fountains, ancient trees, and contemporary sculptures. The vineyard views from the upper garden are a highlight.
Two outdoor Jacuzzis on a raised area in the gardens, positioned as a quieter, more private alternative to the main pool.
Classic-shaped deck-level outdoor pool surrounded by the villa's gardens and Valpolicella vineyards. Pool bar serves cocktails and gourmet snacks. Open June to September only.
Packaged experience tied to the Arena di Verona opera season (typically June–August). Includes hotel night, opera tickets in Poltronissima Platinum, a pre-opera 3-course dinner, private transfer to and from the Arena, 1-hour spa access, and a 30-minute massage per person.
Free scheduled shuttle service to Verona's city center and the Arena di Verona (roughly 13 km away). Runs on fixed schedule — reservation required.
Private tastings in the 16th-century design cellar, with over 1,600 labels including local Amarone, Ripasso, and Soave. Must be arranged in advance.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Modular indoor rooms and outdoor spaces for private events, weddings, meetings, and business events. Photo and filming shoots also accommodated.
Tesla Wall Connectors on site, providing 80+ km of range per hour.
Cocktails and gourmet snacks served poolside during open season (June–September).
Open June–September. Classic shape, deck-level, with pool bar serving cocktails and snacks.
Paid transfer to/from Verona Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN), approximately 10 km away.
Scheduled complimentary shuttle to Verona's historic center and the Arena. Fixed timetable, advance reservation required.
Modern gym with Technogym equipment, attached to the eSPAce Byblos spa area.
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