Three facilities where you can enjoy a rejuvenating wellness experience  

Autumn brings with it the desire to take a break, to treat oneself to a relaxing experience that allows one to recharge one’s batteries in preparation for winter. And when it comes to carving out some time for your own well-being, there’s nothing better than a day at the spa! Even more enjoyable if accompanied by a good glass of wine.

If you are looking for this type of getaway for one of the upcoming autumn weekends, we have three destinations to recommend. From Milan to Syracuse via San Gemini, here are the best hotels with SPA for a totally relaxing experience.

Wellness and relaxation in Milan

If you are in Milan and are looking for a comfortable hotel to unwind after a long day’s work or shopping, UNAHOTELS Galles Milano is the perfect solution. 

The 4-star hotel, which has just received the recognition of a ‘Historical and Quality Accommodation Facility’ by the Lombardy region, is located in the bustling Corso Buenos Aires and is easily accessible by public transport. Housed in a prestigious 18th-century building, it has over 200 elegant rooms and a restaurant with panoramic views.

Inside, you will find a modern wellness & SPA centre, the perfect refuge to relax and enjoy the many services designed to restore your energy: an indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna and emotional showers, as well as a 24-hour fitness area with Technogym machines. 

Once you have finished your rejuvenating session, we suggest you head up to Le Terrazze Restaurant by "UNA cucina" to end the day in serenity, over a fine glass of wine and a view over lit-up Milan. 

A weekend of wellness in Umbria

There is nothing better than indulging in a relaxing autumn weekend in a picturesque location in Umbria, where history meets nature. We have chosen San Gemini, an ancient medieval village in the heart of Italy’s green lung.

Here, you will find the Grand Hotel San Gemini | UNA Esperienze, a prestigious hotel located inside the Palazzo dei Principi di Santacroce. The elegance of the interior and a passion for art are two of the hotel’s strengths. Inside, you will find the Galleria degli Affreschi, filled with magnificent paintings, and the Conti Ottelio room, featuring works by Umbrian artists from the 1500s to the present day.

The Grand Hotel San Gemini is also ideal for those who wish to take refuge in a true oasis of well-being, thanks to services designed to help you recharge:

• Canova Private SPA, an intimate location with few equals, featuring a hot tub, sauna, Turkish bath and the option to undergo various treatments;
• The century-old outdoor park with a swimming pool is the perfect spot to admire the sun setting over the Umbrian hills;
• Canova Fitness, a gym equipped with Technogym machines that offers customers an exclusive environment for training programmes.

The Origine Restaurant will then provide you with an unforgettable culinary experience, offering the best local dishes prepared with organic and biodynamic products, and offering the most characteristic wines of the local tradition.

A relaxing stay in Syracuse

If you are captivated by the idea of spending a few days at a seaside resort even during the autumn, then there is no better destination than Syracuse. Waiting for you in the city is UNAHOTELS One Syracuse.

There are many spaces designed to ensure a stay that embodies the authentic Sicilian spirit, such as the Akademia restaurant, where you can enjoy a good glass of wine, the Sky Roof Bar and the SPA. Conceived as the heart of a totally rejuvenating stay, it features a Comfort Zone beauty centre and a wet area spread over two levels.

What makes this area special is that it’s located inside a former air-raid shelter, which has been converted into a hammam that uses Mediterranean salt to provide a unique environment and experience. 

Here, you will experience the Salt Cave with its gradient tower, a 22-metre Kneipp path, the Thalasso pool with plant jets and even the Finnish sauna. 

Syracuse owes its charm to the many attractions in the area. If you want to take a tour of the city, before or after enjoying a relaxing break at the hotel, then visit the Cathedral, the Maniace Castle, the Arethusa Spring with its papyrus, the Theatre of Puppets, the Church of San Giovanni alle Catacombe, the Temple of Apollo and, of course, the Greek Theatre of Syracuse. 

There is nothing better than indulging in a lovely autumn break between a glass of wine and a day at the spa: with these destinations, you can immerse yourself in rejuvenating settings among Italy’s charming villages and cities.