Curated luxury hotels in Italy

Offering a 300-metre long private lakeshore at Lake Locarno, the luxurious Castello del Sole features a spacious wellness centre with a gym, tennis courts and a golf course. It is surrounded by a 14-hectare big private park.

All rooms and suites come with air conditioning, free wired internet access, cable TV and balcony. The private bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Directly on the lakeshore guests can have a drink at the Spiaggia bar and terrace. The various à la carte restaurants serve an international cuisine including sea food specialities. They offer outdoor dining options on the summer terrace.

The Castello del Sole offers a playground for children and a rich animation programme in July and August. Baby sitting services are offered throughout the year on request.

Guests can rent motor boats and bicycles. The centre of Ascona is 1.5 km away and Locarno is 3 km from the Castello. Free parking is available on site.

Owned by the Bucher family for 3 generations, Villa Serbelloni stands at the end of the Bellagio promontory, with views of Lake Como and the Alps. It features 2 gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a spa with beauty centre.

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - A Legendary Hotel was transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel in 1873. The property boasts impressive staircases and frescoed ceilings. The grand hall, the Salone Reale, features splendid chandeliers in Murano glass.

Rooms are spacious and elegant, and each offers air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. The décor is classic, with soft carpeted floors, wooden furniture, and unique details. Some rooms offer views of the lake.

The Mistral Restaurant was awarded with a Michelin star in 2005, and offers the chance to eat on a refined terrace with breathtaking views. La Goletta serves regional specialities in an informal setting. A full International breakfast buffet is served daily.

The spa is available for wellness and beauty treatments. Sports facilities include tennis and squash courts, and a gym with cardio-fitness machineries.

With a stay at Hôtel Annapurna in Courchevel (Courchevel 1850), you'll be steps from Jardin Alpin 1 Gondola and Chenus Gondola. This family-friendly hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Méribel Ski Resort and 7 mi (11.2 km) from La Tania Ski Resort.

Located in Abano Terme, Tritone LUXURY HOTEL THERMAE & SPA has two restaurants, one only open during summer and two bars and a big garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal.

All rooms at the hotel include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, dvd player, and a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Tritone LUXURY HOTEL THERMAE & SPA feature air conditioning and a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property.

Guests can make use of the sauna.

For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception.

Venice is 44 km from the accommodation, while Padova is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 47 km from Tritone LUXURY HOTEL THERMAE & SPA.

With a stay at Santa Chiara Hotel in Venice (Santa Croce), you'll be steps from Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Port of Venice.

Located in Lavant, Dolomitengolf Suites is in the mountains – a 4-minute drive from Aguntum Museum and 9 minutes from Lienz Main Square. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Tristacher See and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Zettersfeld Gondola.

With a stay at Hotel Palisad in Zlatibor, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Zlatiborsko Lake and Gold Gondola. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dino Park and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Ribnicko Lake.

Vista Verona is centrally located in Verona – a 3-minute walk from Juliet's House and 5 minutes by foot from Piazza delle Erbe. This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Porta Nuova and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Borgo Trento Hospital.

Located in Domus de Maria, Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia is near the bay, within a 15-minute walk of Monte Cogoni Beach and Campana Dune Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Baia Chia Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Su Portu Beach.

When you stay at Montana Lodge & Spa, by R Collection Hotels in La Thuile, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute walk of La Thuile Ski Area and La Rosière – Espace San Bernardo Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Giardino Botanico Alpino Chanousia and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bosco Express Ski Lift.

Located in Noto, Il San Corrado di Noto Luxury Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Vittorio Emanuele Theater and Museum of the Nativity. This luxury hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Church of San Domenico and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Ducezio Palace.

When you stay at Alpina Wagrain in Wagrain, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Wasserwelt Amade and 5 minutes by foot from Flying Mozart Cable Car. This family-friendly hotel is 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Jägersee and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Liechtenstein Gorge.

Facing the seafront with a private beach area, Miamar Luxury Hotel & Spa is set in Livadhi Beach, 5 km from Himare. The hotel offers 2 outdoor swimming pools and a sun terrace with sun loungers and sun umbrellas. Himara Castle is 3 km away.

The rooms at the hotel include air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast, while Italian and Mediterranean dishes are served at the in-house restaurant.

The area is popular for cycling and water sports. Porto Palermo Castle is 12 km away, while Sarandë is 57 km from Miamar Luxury Hotel & Spa.

When you stay at Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming in Schladming, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Schladming Dachstein Ski Resort and Planai and Hochwurzen Ski Area. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Planai Hochwurzen Cable Car and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Planai 1.

With a stay at Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice in Venice (La Giudecca), you'll be minutes from Grand Canal and Doge's Palace. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Square.

Located in Venice (Lido), Ausonia Hungaria is within a 5-minute drive of Lungomare d'Annunzio Beach and Palazzo del Cinema. This luxury hotel is within close proximity of Giardini della Biennale and Bridge of Sighs.

In the heart of Stresa, Villa e Palazzo Aminta Hotel Beauty and SPA is within a 5-minute drive of Stresa Ferry Terminal and Villa Pallavicino Park. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Villa Taranto Botanical Garden and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Intra Ferry Terminal.

When you stay at Severins The Alpine Retreat in Lech am Arlberg, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute walk of Lech-Oberlech-Zürs Ski Resort and Lech. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Schlosskopf Ski Lift and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lech-Oberlech Gondola.

Stunningly situated facing Ajaccio Bay and the Sanguinaires Islands in Corsica, the Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa features a heated outdoor seawater pool.

With its unrestricted view of the sea and rocks, the hotel boasts a small private beach, where guests can sunbathe.

The hotel has charming, sunlit rooms decorated with wood. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and they have a private bathroom.

La Carte Postale restaurant offers a variety of delicious and healthy options. The chef has created a Mediterranean menu, full of varied international and local flavours.

A stay at Lot Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Tirana, within a 15-minute walk of Skanderbeg Square and Ministry of Defense. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Toptani Shopping Center and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Tirana Parliament.