Boasting a stunning location set in the terraced hills overlooking Portofino Bay, this property offers 70 rooms and suites many of which have a private terrace. The building is an old 16th century monastery and is one of Italy's Grand Dame hotels. Set just outside Portofino village you have easy access to the chic picturesque environs within whilst a footpath down the hills lead to the quayside where you'll find many a superyacht moored. The picture perfect villages of the Cinque Terre are also within easy reach being only an hour's drive away. The hotel harks back to its glamorous past having opened in 1902; you will find stunning monochrome shots of some of the famous previous residents decorating the spaces. Rooms are traditional in feel with antiques mixed with neutral shades and grey and white marble. You will also benefit from a beautiful outdoor, salt water infinity pool plus a spa and two restaurants.

Benefiting from a truly privileged position in Venice, Bauer Palazzo is just streets away from both St Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal. combining two adjoining buildings - one is very grand and reminiscent of a luxury liner whilst the other is more gothic in feel, within you will find a spacious art-deco marble clad lobby plus a grand staircase. The style is classic European luxury with antique furnishings, Murano glass and chandeliers. Guests will benefit from the convenient hotel launch with ferries across to the sister property Palladio Spa, which offers further spa facilities than the modest facilities on offer here. There are 135 rooms and 56 suites with varying degrees of classically elegant styling or art deco touches; some offer balconies. A top spot for an Aperitivo is the canal side terrace from the bar - the views of passing gondolas are sublime.

This sleek and fashionable property offers an enviable location in a beautifully private garden in the Brera area of Milan which is home to a selection of bars, cafes and boutique shops. the 1950s building is elegant and chic showcasing effective use of heavy materials such as black marble, granite and bronze. The 58 rooms further emphasise the true tranquillity of the location with earthy and neutral tones effectively married with luxurious fabrics and heavy doors plus wonderfully spacious bathrooms. The restaurant, which spills out into the garden is a combination of classic Italian with modern touches courtesy of Michelin starred chef Niko Romito, the hotel also hosts a great Aperitivo session which is particularly well known. There is a small gym plus an attractive spa and Hamman, with the spa offering a variety of holistic treatments and therapies.