Right by a beautiful sandy beach, this four-room bed and breakfast is run by friendly owners who provide a welcoming atmosphere (and speak good English). The rooms are simple, but clean, and a plentiful breakfast is provided each morning with pastries and fruit. The water is not drinkable, but bottled water is provided. It’s a bit isolated, situated in the countryside, but is in an ideal spot for a low-key beach vacation.
Right by a beautiful sandy beach, this four-room bed and breakfast is run by friendly owners who provide a welcoming atmosphere (and speak good English). The rooms are simple, but clean, and a plentiful breakfast is provided each morning with pastries and fruit. The water is not drinkable, but bottled water is provided. It’s a bit isolated, situated in the countryside, but is in an ideal spot for a low-key beach vacation.
A small, mid-range hotel that’s been owned and operated by one family for several generations, the Hotel Mare offers a great location with easy access to both the water and the restaurants and shops in the historic center of Agropoli. A colorful restaurant offers beautiful views of the water in addition to traditional Mediterranean dishes and a free buffet breakfast. There's also a small lobby bar with a television and a fireplace. While the property is located right next to the water, there is no private beach available, but the outdoor pool includes ocean views (partially obstructed by a fence) and a large patio for sunbathing.
A small, mid-range hotel that’s been owned and operated by one family for several generations, the Hotel Mare offers a great location with easy access to both the water and the restaurants and shops in the historic center of Agropoli. A colorful restaurant offers beautiful views of the water in addition to traditional Mediterranean dishes and a free buffet breakfast. There's also a small lobby bar with a television and a fireplace. While the property is located right next to the water, there is no private beach available, but the outdoor pool includes ocean views (partially obstructed by a fence) and a large patio for sunbathing.
It's rare to find a hotel that successfully caters to both couples and families but upscale La Casarana Resort & Spa does just that. The chic spa includes everything from massage rooms to an ice fountain and indoor pool. The freeform outdoor pool with a small water fountain has an adjacent kiddie pool. There’s also a small fitness center with a few exercise machines. Guest rooms are spacious, and apartments are available with living rooms and kitchenettes. The hotel provides light entertainment, and an activities staff plans games for young children. Guests can use the beach facilities at Lido Bora Bora, accessible via a shuttle bus. Full-board and half-board options are available, but the food gets mixed reviews. This property is only open during the summer.
It's rare to find a hotel that successfully caters to both couples and families but upscale La Casarana Resort & Spa does just that. The chic spa includes everything from massage rooms to an ice fountain and indoor pool. The freeform outdoor pool with a small water fountain has an adjacent kiddie pool. There’s also a small fitness center with a few exercise machines. Guest rooms are spacious, and apartments are available with living rooms and kitchenettes. The hotel provides light entertainment, and an activities staff plans games for young children. Guests can use the beach facilities at Lido Bora Bora, accessible via a shuttle bus. Full-board and half-board options are available, but the food gets mixed reviews. This property is only open during the summer.
The four-pearl For You is a sleek, modern, and surprisingly tranquil hotel aimed largely at business guests. Its location on the outskirts of town is far from ideal for tourists hoping to explore Milan, though a free shuttle to the local metro is a bonus. There's an 11th floor restaurant with free breakfast and excellent views, and rooms are clean, comfortable, and quiet. The spa and fitness center are great perks. All in all, the hotel is a good choice if the area is convenient, but there are similarly priced options closer to central Milan, like Hotel Milano Scalo -- though you'll lose the spa and free parking.
The four-pearl For You is a sleek, modern, and surprisingly tranquil hotel aimed largely at business guests. Its location on the outskirts of town is far from ideal for tourists hoping to explore Milan, though a free shuttle to the local metro is a bonus. There's an 11th floor restaurant with free breakfast and excellent views, and rooms are clean, comfortable, and quiet. The spa and fitness center are great perks. All in all, the hotel is a good choice if the area is convenient, but there are similarly priced options closer to central Milan, like Hotel Milano Scalo -- though you'll lose the spa and free parking.
The Tenuta Torre Gaia sits on nearly 250 acres of gorgeous grounds with gardens, a vineyard, terraces, a sparkling pool, and a charming courtyard patio for alfresco dining. The multilingual staff is quite willing to give personalized tours of the winery and cellar, and wine can be purchased in a lovely little shop on the premises. Repurposed from an early 20th century country manor, the exterior gives one a sense of history, but the interiors -- though not without charm -- are a bit basic considering the hotel's advertised four-star status. Still, guests rarely complain as rates are reasonable given the setting, and with just 12 rooms guests get plenty of personalized attention. Just note that the ballroom is popular for weddings, so weekends may be busy. It's also worth considering the more upscale Aquapetra Resort & Spa, 40 minutes to the north, thought rates there are typically a bit higher.
The Tenuta Torre Gaia sits on nearly 250 acres of gorgeous grounds with gardens, a vineyard, terraces, a sparkling pool, and a charming courtyard patio for alfresco dining. The multilingual staff is quite willing to give personalized tours of the winery and cellar, and wine can be purchased in a lovely little shop on the premises. Repurposed from an early 20th century country manor, the exterior gives one a sense of history, but the interiors -- though not without charm -- are a bit basic considering the hotel's advertised four-star status. Still, guests rarely complain as rates are reasonable given the setting, and with just 12 rooms guests get plenty of personalized attention. Just note that the ballroom is popular for weddings, so weekends may be busy. It's also worth considering the more upscale Aquapetra Resort & Spa, 40 minutes to the north, thought rates there are typically a bit higher.
This upscale, charming 118-room hotel on Murano Island in the Venice lagoon is a chic, modern pick with a quiet atmosphere. This restored glass factory has bright, spacious interiors and displays local glass artwork. The polished rooms are decorated in soft, earth tones with big, modern bathrooms. The hotel offers free transport to the airport and mainland Venice.
This upscale, charming 118-room hotel on Murano Island in the Venice lagoon is a chic, modern pick with a quiet atmosphere. This restored glass factory has bright, spacious interiors and displays local glass artwork. The polished rooms are decorated in soft, earth tones with big, modern bathrooms. The hotel offers free transport to the airport and mainland Venice.
Situated along the Brenner Autobahn in Italy, not far from the Austrian border, the historic Romantik Hotel Stafler is in a central location for touring the ski slopes and attractions of South Tyrol, although the same motorway that provides such easy access also brings occasional traffic noise. It's an ideal home base for exploring the region's hiking and cycling trails, many of which are just out the front door. The hotel is also home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, whose ingredients are predominantly sourced from the on-site farm; the same goes for the second restaurant, as well. The rooms here are charming and simple, if in need of some updating, especially where the carpets and tube TVs are concerned; most have private balconies with impressive views of the natural surroundings. Unlike the many seasonal hotels in the region (such as the comparable Hotel Schgaguler), the Stafler stays open year-round.
Situated along the Brenner Autobahn in Italy, not far from the Austrian border, the historic Romantik Hotel Stafler is in a central location for touring the ski slopes and attractions of South Tyrol, although the same motorway that provides such easy access also brings occasional traffic noise. It's an ideal home base for exploring the region's hiking and cycling trails, many of which are just out the front door. The hotel is also home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, whose ingredients are predominantly sourced from the on-site farm; the same goes for the second restaurant, as well. The rooms here are charming and simple, if in need of some updating, especially where the carpets and tube TVs are concerned; most have private balconies with impressive views of the natural surroundings. Unlike the many seasonal hotels in the region (such as the comparable Hotel Schgaguler), the Stafler stays open year-round.
Villaggio della Salute Più is an eclectic mix; it's a mid-range hotel that offers homey rooms in renovated stone houses built 800 years ago, but it also offers camping. Throw in a water park and thermal spa with restaurants, and that pretty much sums up the place. Villaggio della Salute Più caters mostly to Italian guests, as the water park is a popular day trip from Bologna. Note that none of the facilities are included in the price of a room. It's a good choice for guests who relish a rural location and are interested in using the spa and water park, but it's less than ideal for those who want to explore Bologna or Florence.
Villaggio della Salute Più is an eclectic mix; it's a mid-range hotel that offers homey rooms in renovated stone houses built 800 years ago, but it also offers camping. Throw in a water park and thermal spa with restaurants, and that pretty much sums up the place. Villaggio della Salute Più caters mostly to Italian guests, as the water park is a popular day trip from Bologna. Note that none of the facilities are included in the price of a room. It's a good choice for guests who relish a rural location and are interested in using the spa and water park, but it's less than ideal for those who want to explore Bologna or Florence.
Hotel Cruise is a 218-room upscale hotel, located just outside of the Lake Como area. With its spacious suites (some come with their own garages) and ample meeting space, the hotel is a regular choice for business travelers. The location is not within walking distance to the lake or the main tourist attractions in the city center, so most guests have to rent a car.
Hotel Cruise is a 218-room upscale hotel, located just outside of the Lake Como area. With its spacious suites (some come with their own garages) and ample meeting space, the hotel is a regular choice for business travelers. The location is not within walking distance to the lake or the main tourist attractions in the city center, so most guests have to rent a car.
Hotel Masseria Le Pajare is a rustic country retreat in Puglia that is aimed primarily at Italian families on summer holiday. Apart from access to abundant natural resources, the hotel's major draw is a large, lovely outdoor pool and adjacent casual dining room with tables that spill out onto a stone terrace. The beach and other points of interest are several miles away and generally require a car. Another challenge for non-native speakers is the language barrier: This is not a region where English is commonly spoken.
Hotel Masseria Le Pajare is a rustic country retreat in Puglia that is aimed primarily at Italian families on summer holiday. Apart from access to abundant natural resources, the hotel's major draw is a large, lovely outdoor pool and adjacent casual dining room with tables that spill out onto a stone terrace. The beach and other points of interest are several miles away and generally require a car. Another challenge for non-native speakers is the language barrier: This is not a region where English is commonly spoken.