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There is a side of Tuscany for every kind of traveler.

Whether you dream of waking up surrounded by vineyards, walking through Renaissance history, or listening to the sound of the Mediterranean waves, we have saved a place for you. ✨

Explore our 6 handpicked retreats in the Autentico Edition Tuscany.

Join our club and follow Autentico Hotels to start your authentic journey in Italy.

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✨ A place is made special by the people who love it.

Palazzo Ripetta has been shortlisted for the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards 2026, and we would be honored to have your support.

Voting takes just a few moments:
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Every vote means the world to us and helps celebrate the authentic hospitality, memorable experiences, and dedicated team behind Palazzo Ripetta.

Thank you for your support. ❤️

Oui Oui! Bonjour Paris! 🇫🇷✨

This is a short recap from last week’s shared mission in Paris.

A few intense days, full of inspiring meetings and connections.

Together with , our preferred travel partner, we had the opportunity to connect across the world of MICE, T-MICE & Leisure.

Alongside us on this journey: , and — each one bringing its own authentic story and identity to the French market.

Exciting news — a remarkable new addition joins the Autentico Hotels portfolio: Benvenuto, Vetera Matera. 🤍

Set within the timeless beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sassi di Matera, Vetera Matera is a luxury hotel, part of the Relais & Châteaux collection of independent hotels and restaurants, deeply rooted in its extraordinary surroundings and carved directly into ancient stone.

With 23 unique rooms and suites, panoramic terraces, and a spa hidden within the natural tuff stone caves, the hotel offers an intimate experience defined by authenticity, atmosphere, and quiet luxury.

We are proud to welcome this exceptional property into the Autentico Hotels portfolio — a collection united by Italian hospitality, character, and meaningful guest experiences.

Welcome to the Autentico Club

A very Happy Easter Holidays from our Autentico family to yours.

Duco 2026, Milan

Proudly announcing our presence from March 23–27 at Duco in Milan, where we will showcase our curated portfolio of independent 5-star hotels across Italy, each deeply rooted in its place, story, and identity.

We look forward to connecting with you—comment below if you’ll be there.

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Autentico Hospitality × Dream & Charme
Collaboration Announcement

A shared vision for a more responsible and future-oriented hospitality.

In a conversation between Mario Cardone, Founder & CEO of Autentico Hospitality, and Giorgio Caire di Lauzet, Founder & CEO of , a shared vision clearly emerged: supporting independent hotels in approaching sustainability in a structured, credible and operational way.

This vision has led to a strategic collaboration between Autentico Hospitality and Dream&Charme, designed to guide independent hotels through concrete sustainability pathways that go beyond communication and focus on governance, compliance and measurable results.

In an evolving regulatory and market landscape, sustainability is becoming a central pillar of hotel management. This partnership brings together expertise, methodology and experience to help hotels navigate certification processes, regulatory requirements and operational improvement with clarity and confidence.

A collaboration built on competence, responsibility and a long-term perspective.

In our next post, Giorgio Caire di Lauzet will explain why accredited sustainability certification is no longer optional for independent hotels. 

SustainableTourism

✨ Exciting news from Autentico Hotels ✨

We are delighted to welcome our first partner hotel in Sicily. With the arrival of Monaci delle Terre Nere, Autentico Hotels now counts 23 independent five‑star properties across Italy.

Set on the slopes of Mount Etna, surrounded by vineyards, citrus groves and ancient lava stone paths, Monaci delle Terre Nere unfolds like a small rural Sicilian village, intimate, timeless and deeply connected to its land.

Carefully restored historic farmhouses form a wine resort where nature, architecture and human presence exist in perfect balance. With 27 unique rooms, villas and suites scattered across a 25‑hectare estate, each accommodation opens onto views of the volcanic landscape, the vineyards, or the distant sea. Here, design is contemporary yet grounded, shaped by natural materials and a strong sense of place.

Food lies at the heart of the experience. Ingredients from the estate’s organic garden and from small local producers are transformed into cuisine that honours Sicilian tradition with authenticity and care. The wines, produced on the property, carry the character of the lava soil and the rhythm of the seasons.

We are also proud to share that Monaci delle Terre Nere has been awarded the Michelin Key 2025, a recognition of its exceptional hospitality, culinary creativity and the deep sense of place that defines every guest experience.

We invite you to discover Monaci delle Terre Nere and to experience Sicily through the lens of Autentico Hospitality.