This article has one purpose: to gather every top-tier European tennis hotel we've found into one place.
A court perched on a hillside above Portofino, overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Clay courts beside the Venice Lagoon, framed by still water. A match at the foot of the Alps in St. Moritz, with eternal snowfields as your backdrop. And in Gstaad, the coach on the other side of the net holds 12 Grand Slam titles.
From Italy, Spain, and France to the UK and Switzerland — every one of these hotels gives you a reason to stay one more night.
Belmond Collection
Belmond Hotel Splendido | Portofino, Italy
Portofino is already almost too beautiful to be real. Tucked into a hillside above the bay, this legendary hotel offers a tennis court with an unobstructed view of the entire Portofino Gulf. English-speaking coaches are available — whether you're here to train seriously or simply want to hit a few balls against that backdrop.
Getting There
The nearest station is Santa Margherita Ligure – Portofino, served by Trenitalia. From there, a taxi takes approximately 11 minutes to the hotel.
Belmond La Residencia | Mallorca, Spain
Cradled by the Tramuntana Mountains, surrounded by olive and citrus trees, the court here has the kind of unhurried, countryside feel that makes you want to slow down. Facilities are comprehensive: bespoke coaching, group sessions, a practice wall, and an on-site pro shop.
Getting There
From Palma, board the century-old wooden train Ferrocarril de Sóller to the town of Sóller — the train journey itself is worth the trip. From Sóller station, a taxi takes around 20 minutes to the hotel in the mountain village of Deià.
Belmond Hotel Cipriani | Venice, Italy
Playing tennis in Venice is, in itself, a story worth telling. The clay courts at Hotel Cipriani sit beside the Venice Lagoon, with waitstaff on hand to bring drinks and snacks after a match. Private lessons and practice sessions can all be arranged against this improbably beautiful setting.
Getting There
Take the Italian national rail to Venezia Santa Lucia station. From there, two options:
- Water Taxi: Board directly from the station dock — can deliver you to the hotel's private landing
- Hotel Shuttle Boat: Take a water taxi to St Mark's Square, where the hotel operates a complimentary 24-hour boat service, approximately 5 minutes to the hotel
Belmond Romazzino | Sardinia, Italy
Porto Cervo on the Costa Smeralda is Sardinia's most exclusive resort area. Romazzino's tennis programme is run by LUX Tennis, offering private lessons, group intensives, and occasional invitation-only tournaments. The Mediterranean is a two-minute walk away.
Getting There
Take the train to Olbia station, Sardinia's main transport hub. From there, arrange a taxi or the hotel's luxury transfer to the Costa Smeralda — approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
The Cadogan, a Belmond Hotel | London, UK
The London entry in the Belmond tennis collection trades sunshine for a particular kind of understated British elegance. The court is set within Cadogan Place Gardens — a private garden in Knightsbridge, normally accessible only to hotel guests and garden members. Hitting balls here, surrounded by Victorian architecture and immaculate greenery, feels like a different kind of life.
Getting There
Take the national rail to London Victoria station, then take a London Black Cab — approximately 5 to 10 minutes to the hotel, depending on traffic.
Alpine Foothills & Mediterranean Coast
Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne | Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Perched on a ridge 500 metres above sea level, with all of Lake Lucerne's deep blue spread below. The "Diamond Domes" tennis centre features two indoor courts and one outdoor court — playable in any weather, with the Alps and the lake as your permanent backdrop. Coaching is provided in partnership with Lux Tennis.
Getting There
Take Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to Luzern station, then ferry from the lakeside dock to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, followed by the hotel's cable car to the summit. The entire journey is free with a Swiss Travel Pass.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc | Antibes, France
During the Cannes Film Festival, the world's most recognisable faces appear here. Five clay courts are tucked within a pine forest, facing the cliffs of the Côte d'Azur — the most iconic tennis setting on the French Riviera. Coaching operates at an internationally elite level.
Getting There
Take the TGV to Antibes station, then taxi to the hotel — approximately 10 minutes. Alternatively, travel from Nice, approximately 30 minutes.
Hotel Il Pellicano | Tuscan Coast, Italy
Pine forest, sea cliffs, the Mediterranean — Il Pellicano's hard courts are surrounded by all three. The hotel holds a Michelin-starred restaurant, which means walking straight from the court to dinner is not only possible but encouraged.
Getting There
Take the Italian national rail to Orbetello-Monte Argentario station, then taxi to Porto Ercole — approximately 20 minutes.
Villa d'Este | Lake Como, Italy
This 16th-century palace hotel has had courts in operation for over a century, having welcomed European royalty and aristocracy throughout its history. Two clay courts overlook Lake Como, while the Piatti Tennis Centre carries a well-earned reputation in global tennis coaching circles.
Getting There
Take the Italian national rail to Como San Giovanni station, then taxi to Cernobbio — approximately 15 minutes to the hotel.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Lake Como, Italy
A single clay court nestled between olive and cypress trees, facing the lake in silence. Often described as the most romantic tennis court in Europe, every shot is framed by the water's reflection and the mountains beyond. After playing, the hotel's floating pool — the T-Pool, drifting on the lake's surface — is right there waiting.
Getting There
Take the Italian national rail to Como San Giovanni station, then board a ferry (traghetto) from Como's lakeside dock directly to Tremezzo — approximately 40 minutes, with scenery as the main event. Eurail Pass holders may be eligible for ferry discounts.
Suvretta House | St. Moritz, Switzerland
Three clay courts backed by a full panorama of the Engadin valley. Regularly described as one of the most dramatic tennis locations in the world — not for the luxury of the facilities, but for those mountains. A ball machine is available for solo practice; private coaching can also be arranged. Guests staying two nights or more receive free access to mountain railways and public transport across the Upper Engadin region.
Getting There
Take Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) via Chur, then board the Rhaetian Railway to St. Moritz station. The hotel is a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride away. The entire journey is free with a Swiss Travel Pass.
Gstaad Palace | Gstaad, Switzerland
In 1973, 12-time Grand Slam champion Roy Emerson founded the "Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks" here at Gstaad Palace. More than half a century later, he still coaches in person every summer. Four clay courts, a low coach-to-student ratio, and the genuine possibility of sharing a court with Roy himself. Five hours of tennis per day, combined with palace dinners and mountain picnics. Sessions run each year from June to August.
Getting There
Take the MOB GoldenPass Line to Gstaad station, then taxi — approximately 5 minutes to the hotel. From Montreux, the journey takes around 2 hours through the full GoldenPass panoramic route. Eurail Pass holders can travel on the MOB line.
From Swiss summits to French cliffs, from Venetian waterways to the shores of Lake Como — this list will keep growing, because we're still looking.
No rush itineraries, no box-ticking. A match on a Portofino hillside. Hitting balls alongside a Grand Slam champion in Gstaad. Jumping into a floating pool on Lake Como after your last set. This is what high-quality travel looks like at its most personal.
Interested in booking a stay at any of these hotels, or planning a full rail itinerary across Europe? Contact us — we'd love to help you put it together.
