Curated luxury hotels in Italy

Art Hotel Varese is right by the Villa Panza Museum and 500 metres from the historic centre. Rooms come with free WiFi, and some overlook the gardens.

Each room offers parquet floors and classic wooden furniture. All rooms are air-conditioned, and feature an LCD TV with Sky channels, and a refined bathroom with bath or shower.

The 4-star Art Hotel features a refined Italian restaurant and a chic bar. Free parking is available.

Varese Train Station, a 6-minute drive away. Malpensa Airport is at 42 km distance.

Set in Racines, 35 km from Novacella Abbey, Naturhotel Rainer offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a range of water sports facilities and ski storage space, as well as a terrace and a bar. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. The units feature a safety deposit box.

Guests at Naturhotel Rainer can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Naturhotel Rainer offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna, hot tub and hammam. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Racines, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

Train Station Bressanone is 37 km from Naturhotel Rainer, while Cathedral of Bressanone is 39 km away.

Chalet du Lys Hotel & SPA is 2 km from Gressoney La Trinité, and just 150 metres from the Saint Anna cable-car at the bottom of Monte Rosa. It offers free Wi-Fi and a spa.

The Chalet is in the village of Tschaval at the end of the regional road 44. A sport shop, a small grocery shop and a cash-machine are just across the road.

Rooms have panoramic mountain views of the Saint Anna Slopes.

The spa is complete with hot tub, sauna, and Turkish bath. There is also a library with games and toys for children, and a free ski deposit.

The restaurant specialises in local dishes, and the Irish pub on site serves the best draught beers until late. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet.

When you stay at Ripamonti Residence & Hotel in Pieve Emanuele, you'll be connected to a shopping centre, within a 15-minute drive of Istituto Clinico Humanitas and Forum di Milano. This golf hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Cathedral of Milan.

Situated in Sapri, 500 metres from Sapri Beach, Hotel Del Sole Al Plebiscito features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view.

All rooms are fitted with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a terrace. The units include a wardrobe.

Guests at Hotel Del Sole Al Plebiscito can enjoy an Italian breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation.

Porto Turistico di Maratea is 17 km from Hotel Del Sole Al Plebiscito, while La Secca di Castrocucco is 42 km from the property. Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 135 km away.

When you stay at Arathena Rocks Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Giardini Naxos Beach and Corso Umberto. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Isola Bella and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Mount Etna.

When you stay at For You Hotel in Cernusco sul Naviglio, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute drive of Parco Dei Germani and Molinetto Country Club. This spa hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from San Raffaele Hospital and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Monza Park.

Located in Sirmione, Hotel Europa is within a 15-minute drive of Gardaland and Scaliger Castle. This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Movieland and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Canevaworld - Aqua Paradise.

Located in Santa Maria Coghinas, Montiruju Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Terme di Casteldoria and Elephant Rock. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from San Pietro Beach and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Baia delle Mimose Beach.

Located in Negrar, Kona Hotel Verona is connected to a railway/underground station – a 3-minute drive from Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria and 13 minutes from Roman Theater. This family-friendly hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Verona Arena and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Veronafiere.

With a stay at Hotel Mirage in Cortina d'Ampezzo, you'll be near ski lifts, steps from Dolomites and a 3-minute drive from Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Lake Misurina and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Scuola Sci Dolomiti Cortina.

With a stay at Parkhotel Wallgau in Wallgau, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Walchensee and Herzogstand Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Geigenbaumuseum.

The newly opened Hotel Das Regina is a trendy boutique hotel in the centre of Bad Gastein, only a 2-minute walk away from the city centre and the waterfall.

Das Regina offers individually designed rooms with traditional, retro-style bathrooms. Most rooms have a balcony or a terrace and offer panoramic views of the nearby mountains.

The spa area features a sauna, a steam bath and a relaxation room. The garden and terrace offer sun loungers, outdoor furniture and umbrellas.

The restaurant serves Italian and Austrian cuisine. Italian coffee and homemade pastries are served at the Regina Bar. A lounge area with an open fireplace is next to the bar.

Hotel Das Regina also has its own small cinema. Wi-Fi access is free of charge in public areas and in all rooms.

The Stubnerkogelbahn cable car is about 300 metres away. The ski bus stop is 50 metres away from Das Regina.

With a stay at Central Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Moena, steps from Dolomites and 5 minutes by foot from Fiemme Valley. This ski hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from QC Terme Dolomiti and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ski Area Alpe Lusia.

Set 100 metres from white sandy beaches, Hotel Rina features a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool. The historical centre of Alghero is a 25-minute walk away.

Rooms at Rina hotel are spacious and bright, with tiled floors and large windows. Each room comes with TV, air conditioning, and private bathroom.

Breakfast is buffet style and includes fresh pastries and coffee. The restaurant is open for dinner, serving a range of Sardinian and international dishes.

Guests can relax on the Rina's terrace or in the elegant bar. WiFi is available in the public areas.

Alghero-Fertilia Airport is 5 km from the hotel. Trains direct to Sassari leave from the station, which is just a 5-minute walk away.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Panoramic offers 4-star accommodation in Giardini Naxos and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, terrace and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Giardini Naxos Beach. Some units at the property have a balcony with a city view.

With staff speaking German, English, French and Italian, advice is available at the reception.

Isola Bella is 5.5 km from the hotel, while Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station is 5.8 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 52 km away.

When you stay at Hotel Piroga Padova in Selvazzano Dentro, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Barchessa of Villa Cesarotti and Palazzo Eugenio Maestri. This golf hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santuario Monte della Madonna and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Count Emo Capodilista Estate.

With a stay at Kesselspitze Hotel & Chalet, Valamar Collection in Obertauern, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Plattenkar Ski Lift and Edelweiss Ski Lift. This luxury hotel is 24 mi (38.7 km) from Schladming Dachstein Ski Resort and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Zentral Ski Lift.

With a stay at Hotel Garden Beach in Castiadas, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Villasimius Beaches and Cala Monte Turno Beach. This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Porto Giunco Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cala Sinzias Beach.

When you stay at Nautilus Hotel in Giardini Naxos, you'll be on the beach – a 4-minute drive from Giardini Naxos Beach and 5 minutes from Corso Umberto. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Isola Bella and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Mount Etna.