Curated romantic hotels in Italy

Nestled in a heritage-protected landscaped park in the centre of Portorož, the luxurious Hotel Kempinski Palace features seawater swimming pool, a vast state-of-the-art spa and wellness area, various restaurants and bars as well as views of the Adriatic Sea. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

All tastefully decorated air-conditioned rooms and suites in this 5-star superior property include a seating area with a sofa and are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a safe. Private bathrooms feature a bathtub or a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. For your comfort, bathrobes and slippers are provides as well. All units also feature either a full or a French balcony with views of the Adriatic Sea or the hinterland.

Guests can relax and unwind in the Rose Spa that spreads over 1,500 m² and features heated seawater swimming pools, hot tubs, steam baths, saunas and various beauty treatments. Guests of the Hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož have free access to the summer-limited Palace Beach, equipped with luxury sunbeds, sun loungers and cabanas.

2 à-la-carte restaurants provide contemporary interpretations of local and Mediterranean cuisine, while the various bars and lounges located thought the property serve signature cocktails, champagne, fine pastries and an array of other light refreshment options. The rich breakfast buffet is served in the impressive Crystal Hall.

The Portorož Marina is 2 km away, while the Ljubljana Airport is at a distance of 140 km. Pula Airport can be reached in 90 km, while Venice Marco Polo Airport is 190 km away. Secure private parking is provided on site at a surcharge.

With a stay at Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa in Rijeka, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Kvarner Gulf and Casino Rosalia. This beach resort is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Old Torpedo Launching Ramp and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Park Angiolina.

With a stay at NH Collection Palazzo Verona, you'll be centrally located in Verona, within a 5-minute walk of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Verona Arena and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Juliet's House.

With a stay at Boutique & Design Hotel Navis in Opatija, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 4-minute walk from Kvarner Gulf and within a 5-minute drive of Casino Rosalia. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Park Angiolina and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Port of Opatija.

Nestled on a rock above the sea, Boutique & Design Hotel Navis - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers an outdoor pool and a luxury interior. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and a private beach just few steps from the hotel, as well as the spa centre. The historic core of Opatija is 2.5 km away.

Decorated with Croatian design furniture, each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a seating area. A terrace or balcony are featured in all rooms, while guests can enjoy sea views. Private bathroom is equipped with a bath or a shower. Extras include bath robes, slippers and free toiletries.

Boutique & Design Hotel Navis - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers a 24-hour front desk service. You can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling, windsurfing and diving. The on-site spa area includes a sauna, hammam, pool and massages.

The picturesque fisherman village Volosko is 750 metres away, while Angiolina Park is 2.6 km from Boutique & Design Hotel Navis - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport, 34 km from Boutique & Design Hotel Navis - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Located in Palermo (Partanna - Mondello), Domìa Boutique Hotel e Cucina is within a 10-minute drive of Mondello Beach and Palermo Harbour. This hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Politeama Garibaldi Theater and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Via Roma.

Just 400 metres from its private beach in Bibione, Grand Hotel Esplanada offers a pool with hydromassage area, a garden with gazebo, and a tennis court. Wi-Fi is free, and all rooms have a balcony.

Air-conditioned rooms at the Esplanada include an LCD satellite TV and a minibar. The private bathroom has a hairdryer. Each room includes a parasol, sun lounger, and deckchair at the beach.

Breakfast is served every morning on the veranda, but you will also find a bar and a grill restaurant where you can enjoy à la carte (bistrot) lunches and buffet dinners. Soft drinks served during dinner are included.

Each room also includes a beach umbrella and two sun loungers on the beach.

A Junior Club is arranged for children, who can also have fun in their dedicated pool area. Guests can sunbathe on the pool deck with sun loungers and deck chairs, and free towels are provided.

Private parking at the hotel is free.

Set in 5000 m² of parkland in Bibione Pineda centre, Hotel San Marco is a 5-minute walk from the sea. It offers a salt-water pool and free use of its private beach.

Free facilities at the San Marco Hotel include free bike rental as well as free use of the outdoor pool with hydromassage features. A parasol, 1 sun lounger and 1 deckchair per room are included in the rate.

San Marco Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

San Marco restaurant serves typical Italian cuisine and local specialities of the Veneto Region. All meals, including the daily breakfast, are served in a large dining room overlooking the surrounding park.

Set in a peaceful location, the hotel is within easy reach of attractions such as the Parco Naturale Val Grande park, just 200 metres away.

Located in Bibione, Hotel Corallo is on the beach – a 5-minute walk from Bibione Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Bibione Thermae. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Val Grande and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Baseleghe Marina.

Only 5 minutes' walk from Bibione Terme spa, Hotel Gimm is a family-run property with its own private beach in Bibione. It features an outdoor pool and rooms with balconies.

Every room comes with a TV, free Wi-Fi and a balcony with tables and chairs. The private bathrooms include a shower, bidet and hairdryer.

A varied buffet breakfast is served each morning. The Gimm Hotel's restaurant serves a choice of meat and fish dishes, accompanied by a buffet of vegetables and salad. There are also vegetarian and children's menus. A gala dinner with music is hosted weekly and every Sunday there is a special aperitif.

You will find a parasols and deck chairs at the private beach where you have free access. Staff can organise a range of activities including volleyball, tennis lessons and water sports.

Free bikes are available and the area features 30 km of cycle lanes. Free parking is provided and the nearest train station is in Latisana, 20 km away.

With a stay at Enjoy Garda Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Peschiera del Garda, within a 5-minute drive of Gardaland and Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Movieland and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Canevaworld - Aqua Paradise.

Set in Rastovača, 700 metres from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 1, Antemurale - Luxury rooms, Plitvice Lakes offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.6 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 2.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Guests at Antemurale - Luxury rooms, Plitvice Lakes can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. You can play darts at this 4-star hotel.

Jezerce - Mukinje Bus Station is 5.3 km from Antemurale - Luxury rooms, Plitvice Lakes. Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport is 138 km from the property.

When you stay at Le Ali del Frassino in Peschiera del Garda, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute drive of Gardaland and Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium. This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Movieland and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Scaliger Castle.

A stay at Boutique Hotel Marco Polo Adults Only places you in the heart of Gradac and within a 15-minute drive of Drvenik Ferry Port. This beach hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Sucuraj Lighthouse and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Mlaska Beach.

With a stay at La Peschiera in Monopoli, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Spiaggia di Torre Egnazia and Calette del Capitolo. This beach hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Zoosafari and 15 mi (24.1 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello.

With a stay at Relais Il Palmento in Locorotondo, you'll be 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Zoosafari and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Castellana Caves. This family-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Torre Canne Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Da Franco Relax & Pool in Santa Marina Salina, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Scario Beach and Rinella Beach. This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Church of Santa Marina Salina and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Malfa Harbour.

Hotel Croce Di Malta offers a private beach and a large swimming pool with whirlpool, all in the quiet neighbourhood of Lignano Pineta. Guest rooms come with private balconies.

This 4-star hotel in Lignano Sabbiadoro also includes a restaurant, and a bar. Bikes are available from reception free of charge.

Guests at the Croce Di Malta have sun loungers and umbrellas reserved at the beach just 250 metres away.

When you stay at Best Western Premier Villa Fabiano Palace Hotel in Rende, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute drive of Palazzi Marconi and University of Calabria. This family-friendly hotel is 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Sila National Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Metropolis Shopping Mall.

Watch the sun rise from behind the mountains at Hotel Europa, an elegant and well-equipped hotel, surrounded by olive groves and gardens and set directly on Lake Garda’s shores.

Located opposite Monte Baldo, the Europa enjoys a unique location in a peaceful area of Sirmione. Sit out on the hotel’s fully-equipped private beach and take in the views. Relax taking a stroll in the rose garden.

There is also an on-site swimming pool and the hotel has its own private jetty. On the beach you can take wind and kite-surfing lessons or hire a pedal-boat. Bicycles are also available at Hotel Europa. Famous golf courses and spas are located nearby.

Buses leave for Gardaland and Caneva World theme parks from a stop nearby. Hotel Europa can arrange guided tours of Sirmione’s historic centre.