Curated romantic hotels in Italy

The 4-star Mercure Palermo is located right in Palermo’s centre, 15 minutes’ walk from Palermo Cathedral. It offers free WiFi and modern rooms with design furniture. Teatro Politeama theatre is 350 metres away.

Rooms have a refined atmosphere and mostly come with white, beige and black colour combinations. Each one has air conditioning, satellite TV channels and an elegant bathroom.

A sweet and savoury continental-style breakfast buffet is available daily, including homemade cakes.

Mercure Palermo Centro is a 10-minute walk from Palermo Harbour. Palermo Train Station can be reached on foot in around 20 minutes. Private garage parking is available at the property.

With a stay at Quintocanto Hotel and Spa, you'll be centrally located in Palermo, steps from Via Vittorio Emanuele and 3 minutes by foot from Via Roma. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Teatro Massimo and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Politeama Garibaldi Theater.

Located in Balestrate, Marina Holiday Resort & Spa is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Balestrate Beach and Spaggia Forgia. This spa hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Tonnara of Scopello and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Zingaro Nature Reserve.

This exclusive and innovative hotel is built along the enchanting quiet setting of Le Bandie Lake, in Lovadina Di Spresiano. The Thai Si Royal Thai Spa comprises the biggest traditional Thai wellness centre outside Thailand.

Expert masseurs provide a host of rejuvenating and relaxing massages and treatments. The establishment also offers a hot tub, jogging paths and free bikes. Discounts are available at a nearby golf course and tennis court.

The elegantly refurbished rooms come with carpet floors, stylish furniture and lake or garden views. Each is air conditioned and features textiles and refined paintings recreating a Thai atmosphere.

Chefs at Thai Si Royal’s restaurant specialise in Thai cuisine including fried rice, vegetables and fish. You can also enjoy a wide variety of Italian and international dishes.

This 4-star hotel is located in a quiet area, 5 km from the centre of Spresiano. Treviso is approximately 20 minutes away by car.

Located in Padenghe sul Garda, West Garda Hotel is on the waterfront – a 4-minute drive from Padenghe Castle and 6 minutes from Costaripa Winery. This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Gardaland and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Scaliger Castle.

Located just a few metres from the shores of Lake Garda, the hotel features 39 rooms, most of them with a balcony boasting breathtaking views over the lake.

During the day you can visit the nearby beaches, or explore Desenzano which is only 7 km away. Alternatively you can relax in the hotel’s garden, complete with a swimming pool and filled with olive trees.

To finish your day you can sample some of the region’s specialities in the restaurant.

Situated in Bagheria, 16 km from Fontana Pretoria, villa oltremare resort features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is located 17 km from Palermo Cathedral, 3.2 km from Villa Cattolica and 15 km from Palermo Central Train Station. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet.

Villa oltremare resort offers 4-star accommodation with a hammam.

Foro Italico - Palermo is 15 km from the accommodation, while Via Maqueda is 16 km from the property. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 46 km away.

Located 5 km from the Brescia Est exit of the A4 Motorway, the MajesticHouse offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a HD satellite TV, and individually controlled air conditioning. Parking is free.

At Ferretti Majestichouse the bar is open 24 hours a day, while the Restaurant, open from Monday to Thursday, serves a mix of Italian and International cuisine. The breakfast buffet is available until 10.00.

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Fiera di Montichiari exhibition centre and from Brescia Montichiari Airport. A shuttle service to the station and a car rental service are available on request. Both Lake Garda and Lake Iseo are a 25-minute drive away.

When you stay at Hotel Italia in Stradella, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Azienda Agricola Maggi Giorgio and Cantine Vitea. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Azienda Agricola Manuelina and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from La Versa.

Located in Pasiano di Pordenone, Hotel Villa Luppis is connected to a shopping centre, within a 15-minute drive of Bosco delle Viole and Parish of Motta di Livenza Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Mining Museum and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Prata di Pordenone Town Hall.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Londra, you'll be centrally located in Sanremo – a 8-minute walk from Chiesa Russa Ortodossia and 11 minutes by foot from Casino Sanremo. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ariston Theatre and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Museum of Palazzo Borea d'Olmo.

When you stay at Ostuni a Mare in Ostuni, you'll be next to a golf course – a 3-minute drive from Rosa Marina Beach and 9 minutes from Torre Canne Beach. This beach hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Zoosafari and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Spiaggia di Monticelli.

Offering a large garden with swimming pool and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views and restaurant, Hotel Madonna Delle Grazie is in the heart of the Itria Valley in the Puglia region.

This hotel features modern rooms, each with a balcony overlooking the countryside. All air-conditioned, rooms here also come with free WiFi access.

Guests can relax in the property's spa on weekends, or unwind out in the large garden.

Parking is free and the hotel is just 15 minutes' drive from the White City of Ostuni. With its central location, Madonna Delle Grazie Hotel is ideal for exploring both coasts of Puglia with Taranto less than 40 km away and Brindisi just under an hour away by car.

When you stay at Park Hotel Ville Montefiori in Gardone Riviera, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Vittoriale degli Italiani and Rimbalzello Adventure. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Museo di Salò and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Gardagolf Country Club.

With a stay at Maderno in Toscolano Maderno, you'll be next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Panetteria Perolini and a 2-minute drive from Toscolano Maderno Botanical Garden. This golf hotel is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from Scaliger Castle and 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from Lake Idro.

Located in Favignana, Mangia's Favignana Resort is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Perciata Cove and Azzurra Cove. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Burrone Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ipogei Garden.

Located in Toscolano Maderno, Hotel Piccolo Paradiso is within a 10-minute drive of Villa Bettoni and Paper Museum. This golf hotel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Vittoriale degli Italiani and 5 mi (8 km) from Giardino Botanico Fondazione Andre Heller.

A stay at Hotel Vittoria places you in the heart of Brescia, steps from Piazza della Loggia and Duomo Vecchio. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Teatro Grande and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Santa Maria della Pace.

With a stay at Hotel Major in Ronchi dei Legionari, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Redipuglia War Memorial and Colle Sant’Elia of Redipuglia. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Isonzo and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Azienda Agricola Castelvecchio.

Set in Lorica, 43 km from Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a mountain view. The units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options.

Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lorica, like skiing, fishing and cycling.

Cosenza Cathedral is 44 km from Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness, while Rendano Theatre is 44 km away. Lamezia Terme International Airport is 79 km from the property.