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The Fifteen Keys Hotel
Via Urbana 6/7

While Rome has multiple boutique hotels, The Fifteen Keys Hotel stands out for its location, stylish design, and upscale amenities. The attention to detail at this four-pearl property is apparent in the calm and elegant common areas, and in the 15 chic but unfussy guest rooms. All units are well-equipped, with AC, flat-screen TVs, minibars, kettles, and free Wi-Fi, and sleek bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers and a generous stock of Malin+Goetz products. Some add balconies with views of the courtyard or Rome's ancient rooftops. While the hotel only offers breakfast and drinks at its 24-hour bar, its setting in the city’s trendy Monti area means that restaurants and artisan shops are all within a five-minute walk. Those willing to trade the boutique vibe for an on-site restaurant might consider the more traditional Palatino Grand Hotel nearby. 

La Rocca Camping Village
Localita San Pietro

La Rocca Camping Village is an expansive, lower-middle-range camping property, bordering Lake Garda. Its isolated setting between Garda and Bardolino benefits from forested wildlife and direct lake access, and the largely German and Italian families crowd here find features good. A great pool with stunning lake views accompanies plenty of on-site sports facilities, and an animation team keeps little ones occupied. Alongside RV pitches, the property offers 146 mobile homes and apartments. Typical of campsite setups, decor is mostly bare-bones, although solid amenities include kitchens and outdoor spaces. An upgrade will get you nicer decor, a flat-screen TV, and/or private whirlpool. Del Garda Village and Camping is more central, but also more basic.

Locanda Orseolo
Corte San Zorzi San Marco 1083

Locanda Orseolo is a 12-room guesthouse located in the heart of Venice, a short walk from Piazza San Marco. Traditional, elegant rooms have theatrical wall murals, glass chandeliers, and small flat-screen TVs. This restored Venetian home has charming, original elements such as exposed beam ceilings. A quality free breakfast is served in a room overlooking a small canal, but there is no elevator and canal-facing rooms can experience some early morning noise. Rates are among the most competitive in the area for what you get.

B&B Casa Nilde
Via Pasitea 314

Perched above the charming town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, B&B Casa Nilde is known for the hospitality of the family that runs it: they go above and beyond to make stays special. With only six rooms, the three-pearl property is small, but each room is cheerful and contemporary, and has a balcony with a gorgeous view out to the ocean. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, kettles, and mini-fridges stocked with free water -- which might be needed at the end of the day, as the stairs going to and from the property number in the 600s. That being said, it's possible to walk the road back up or take a bus stopping outside the property. Travelers wanting something on the water and quiet should consider Hotel Puppetto, set on a quiet pebble beach about a 15-minute walk from Positano's center. 

Palazzo Contarini della Porta di Ferro
Castello 2926

Palazzo Contarini della Porta di Ferro is a romantic 14th-century Venetian “palazzo” that's within walking distance of St. Mark's Square. This upper-middle-range property has 19 guest rooms and suites, some of which are two- or three-bedroom apartment-style accommodations with separate dining areas and kitchenettes. Many have views over the San Francesco canal, flower garden, courtyard, or roofs of Venice. The “palazzo” is filled with period details like stone doorways and exposed wood-beam ceilings. Though there's lots of Old World charm here, some of the rooms show signs of wear and tear, and those next to the canal can pick up unpleasant odors. Breakfast is served in guest rooms or on a pleasant terrace, but it's an additional fee. As an alternative, the nearby Liassidi Palace Hotel includes breakfast and serves it in a room overlooking the canal.

Hotel Villa Flori
Via Cernobbio 12

Hotel Villa Flori is an upscale boutique hotel located on the western shores of Lake Como, between Como and Cernobbio. It's housed in a 19th-century villa with charming Old World interiors and exquisite lake views (the highlight for most guests). The 53 guest rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and beautiful lake views -- some have private balconies. A free buffet breakfast is served each morning, with lunches and dinners available in Restaurant Raimondi and drinks and light snacks in the Lounge Bar. There's a small spa in the attic with a sauna, Turkish bath, solarium, and limited selection of fitness equipment. Travelers may also consider Albergo Terminus Hotel for more affordable rates and similar features, but less impressive decor. 

Hotel Cavour
Via Fatebenefratelli 21

Within walking distance of the Milan Cathedral, Opera House, and the Via Montenapoleone shopping district, the upper-middle-range Cavour Hotel is well situated for any tourist who wants to stroll to the sight. While many of the 125 rooms have been recently refurbished, some guests complain about dated furnishings. Potential guests should consider booking an Executive Double Room or Romantic Double Room, which have more contemporary furnishings than the Classic Double or Suite. Features include free breakfast and meeting space for up to 100 people. Travelers interested in staying in the area may want to consider the NH Collection Milano President, which has similar amenities and more updated furnishings at slightly higher room rates.

Antares Hotel Accademia
Viale Certosa 68, Zona Fiera

This small, 66-room hotel in northwest Milan has a bit more color than the average business hotel. Rooms are spacious and sophisticated, but some get street noise. Convenient for trade shows, it’s a short walk to both the Fiera Milano City exhibition center and MiCo Milano Congressi, Milan’s new convention center. The breakfast room has panoramic views of the city and mountains, but though there is a stylish wine bar, there’s no proper restaurant and the gym is small. It’s ideal for business travelers and trade show attendees, but not as convenient for tourists.

J.K. Place Roma
Via Di Monte D'Oro 30

J.K. Place Roma is a chic, understated upscale hotel near the high-end shops of Via Condotti and a short walk from the Spanish Steps. To be honest, it's hard to find anything to criticize about this gem of a hotel (beyond the hefty price tags). The 30 boutique rooms are the definition of style and feature a blend of classic, mid-century, and contemporary accents with Italian marble bathrooms, big flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel serves an excellent free breakfast buffet, and it's vintage-chic restaurant offers Italian and international dishes for lunch and dinner. The nearby Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie has a fitness center and spa, but the J.K. Place Roma is more intimate and stylish, and rates here are usually lower.

Allegroitalia Pisa Tower Plaza
Via Caduti del Lavoro 46

Allegroitalia Pisa Tower Plaza is one of the few upscale hotels in Pisa, but it's located in a residential neighborhood about a 20-minute walk from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The 121 modern and spacious rooms and suites are above and beyond what you'll usually find in this ancient city, since the hotel was built in 2013 on a huge piece of property. There's enough space for all the features you won't find elsewhere: a (seasonal) outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, fine-dining restaurant and bar, fitness center, large parking lot, and meeting rooms. Still, there are some unwelcome quirks like excessively dark hallways and an expensive so-so breakfast buffet. For something closer to the tower and walkable to restaurants, check rates at Hotel Pisa Tower