Starhotels

Founded in 1980 following the intuition of engineer Ferruccio Fabri, today Starhotels is led by Elisabetta Fabri, Group President and CEO who continues to develop the group with the same vision and enthusiasm as her father.

From the early 2000s, the company has grown due to important investments in renovations and new strategic property acquisitions, enriching the quality and heterogeneity of the portfolio, which today counts 30 hotels and luxury residences in the most beautiful destinations in Italy, Europe and USA.

Travelers can choose the hotel that best fits their needs, selecting between the Group’s two brands: Starhotels Collezione and Starhotels Premium.

Starhotels Collezione, 13 style icons in the heart of the best global destinations, charming townhouses with a distinct personality that stand out for their stunning locations, their refined, elegant interiors and a tailor-made service. These sophisticated properties express the contemporary appeal of Starhotels and embody the Group's distinctive values: timeless elegance and meticulous attention to detail, from hospitality to design, so that every stay becomes a unique, memorable experience. These 4 and 5-star hotels belong to the upper upscale & luxury market segment and include the Helvetia & Bristol in Florence, The Gore, The Pelham and The Franklin in London, the Rosa Grand in Milan, The Michelangelo in New York, the Castille in Paris, the Hotel d’Inghilterra in Rome, the Grand Hotel Continental in Siena, the Savoia Excelsior Palace in Trieste, the Splendid Venice in Venice and Hotel Villa Michelangelo in Vicenza.

Junior Suite View at Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione

At the beginning of 2020, Terme di Saturnia Natural Destination became part of Starhotels Collezione, joining the twelve fascinating historical residences already part of the portfolio.

In 2021 the Rosa Grand was enrichened with 20 luxury apartments and four spectacular and exclusive penthouses, real Milanese dream houses with an exceptional view of the spires of the Duomo. With Duomo Luxury Apartments by Rosa Grand, Starhotels has officially entered the luxury serviced apartments segment.

In 2024 the Hotel Gabrielli, a historic property in the heart of Venice, will reopen as 5-star hotel part of Starhotels Collezione. Dating back to 1856, this extraordinary hotel has been owned and managed by the same family from opening till date and is now undergoing a renovation that will set a new landmark in the lagoon city.

In 2025, Il Teatro Luxury Apartments will also become part of the Group. The new high-end residential asset is located in Corso Italia in Florence, where the former Teatro del Maggio Fiorentino was located. Owned by Hines and Blu Noble, the project comprise more than 150 apartments of various types and sizes managed by Starhotels and will be available for rent with flexible accommodation options.

Starhotels Premium, 17 4-star hotels belonging to the upscale market segment and located in the most beautiful Italian cities like Milan, Rome, Florence, Naples, Turin, Genoa, Bologna, Parma, Saronno and Bergamo. These hotels are characterized by a distinctive, contemporary style and an excellent, welcoming service, able to provide an intangible sense of well-being for those who choose Starhotels for business or pleasure travels.

Located in the heart of 15 Italian destinations, the hotels show the love for Italy and its beauties: each one is the expression of the city that hosts it and of its style, history and character, although always maintaining a distinct personality. Even outside Italy, attention to detail and luxury Italian lifestyle are the defining traits of our hospitality: from Paris to New York and London, guests are welcomed with a warm smile and a professional staff able to anticipate and satisfy their every need.

Starhotels is ambassador of Italy’s food and wine tradition, which is particularly close to the brand dna: dining at Starhotels is an authentic quality experience. Ingredients are carefully sourced and selected, many coming from small-scale producers with short supply chains.

Starhotels Collezione’s excellence is also expressed in its gourmet restaurants, allowing guests to enjoy every part of their travel experience. They can appreciate fine dining menus, some of them created by renowned chefs, accompanied by a selection of the finest local, Italian and international wines, all served in sophisticated settings.

Starhotels has always been sensitive to social and cultural events, constantly investing in the enhancement of the Italian historical and artistic heritage. Thanks to the company’s sponsorships, major restorations have taken place: from the 28 statues of the “Illustrious Men” that adorn the Uffizi’s Loggia in Florence, to the Madonna del Velo painted by Raffello, the Maschio Angioino in Naples and the latest work done at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence.

Since 2014, Starhotels has also been member of the Palazzo Strozzi Partners Committee, which supports the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation.

Starhotels is also involved in important charitable campaigns of social nature such as those started in 2015 with Pangea Onlus Foundation against women violence.

Starhotels also supports Italian craftsmanship excellence with the project La Grande Bellezza – The Dream Factory, a contemporary patronage project launched in 2019 by the brand.

Vaunting the full support of Elisabetta Fabri, Starhotels' President and CEO, the project relies on two leading institutions whose mission is to safeguard top Italian craftsmanship, Associazione OmA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte, Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte, besides the publishing company Gruppo Editoriale.

The virtuous actions of the project include the creation of a collection of custom-made home décor, events and exhibitions dedicated to high craftsmanship, a prize for young emerging talents and the appointment of expert craftsmen in hotel renovations.

Starhotels is deeply committed to make better choice for environmental sustainability. The Group's hotels respect the environment, using low-impact generators to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption, as well as low consumption LED lighting and high efficiency heating systems.

Starhotels Echo Milano

In particular, Starhotels E.c.ho. in Milan, which opened its doors in 2011, has been entirely designed with environmentally-friendly technology to reduce energy consumption through the use of eco-sustainable furniture. The totality of the architectural and design elements that make Starhotels E.c.ho. a true jewel of eco-friendly construction has earned the hotel not only the 2012 European Hotel Design Award for sustainable design, and the Green Globe certification, a prestigious recognition given only after strict auditing process, a result that has recently been confirmed with the Green Globe Gold Status thanks to a compliance score of 95%, but it has also joined Beyond Green, a global portfolio and reference brand for the finest environmentally sustainable travel experiences.

In 2019 Starhotels also launched the Plastic-free project, a commitment to lowering its environmental impact and banishing single-use plastic products in favour of 100% recycled and biodegradable products.

• Castille Paris, Paris, France
• The Michelangelo, New York City
• Rosa Grand, Milan, Italy
• Savoia Excelsior Palace, Trieste, Italy
• Splendid Venice, Venice, Italy
• Starhotels Anderson, Milan, Italy