Easy airport, Milan & lakes access via the ultra-close train station (and did we mention you’re right by the medieval town of Bergamo Alta?).

Well-placed for seeing Verona’s biggies like the 13th-century Castello Scaligero and Lake Garda. Go forth and conquer.

Former home of nobility, transformed to a hotel back in 1945 and flourishing in its new identity ever since. (5-min walk to the historic centre!)

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Boasts a dreamy address overlooking the Seriana Valley. Take it all in from the spa’s outdoor pool, panoramic sauna or lounger-lined garden.

A4’s right there & the airport’s within an easy drive (aka feel free to hit snooze a few more times).

Don’t look now, but you’re nine stories up, listening to music and sipping a champagne cocktail. Byblos Sky Terrace also comes with a spectacular view.

Free WiFi: you gotta have it, so they bring it.

On the River Adda, benefiting from the halo of proximity to the world-famous Lake Como. Also: free house bikes!

De-stress post-travel with a dip in the outdoor pool, a cocktail (or two) at the resto's bar, or some downtime on the terrace.

Getting in late or heading out early? The airport is 5 min away.

Free shuttle will get you to the airport pronto – save the cab fare for a bevvy on the plane.