Brescia

Romantic ivy-covered villa near Milan with a world class spa, and lounge dedicated to reading and experiencing culinary pleasures. — Jetsetter

Right by its namesake clock tower in the pedestrianised old town, fine art and artefacts, and soft gold, brown and olive furnishings and terracotta floors make this boutique hotel a gem. — Lonely Planet

A few kilometres west of Lake Garda, this palace-resort occupies a former country estate, with finely restored palazzo, and combines its own golf course with a luxury spa escape. — Insight Guides

A wellness haven on a picture-perfect peninsula surrounded by Lake Garda, including breakfast. — Jetsetter

One of Sirmione’s oldest hotels, dating to 1888, Catullo (named for the Roman poet who lived in the area) occupies a prime lakeside location and has a lovely garden and smart, contemporary rooms. — Lonely Planet

This pink-and-white lakeside villa is now a fine restaurant, but it also has seven tastefully furnished rooms, some overlooking the lake. — Fodor's

Locanda Agli Angeli, a rambling house no more than a five-minute stroll from Il Vittoriale, has a variety of rooms, some with exposed-timber ceilings and air-con. — Lonely Planet

The three-pearl Hotel Monte Baldo is a charming family-run property that's peacefully located on the shore of Lake Garda. — Oyster

Loose yourself amid woodlands and wildflowers in the picturesque hamlet of San Michele. — Lonely Planet

The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Savoy Palace has sat along Lake Garda’s western shore for over a century, and counts among its guests Winston Churchill and the kings of Italy. — Oyster

Looking every bit the stately, historic, and luxurious hotel it is, the 75-room Grand Hotel Fasano impresses from arrival. — Oyster

With manicured grounds and pretty balconies looking out over the water, boutique hotel BellaRiva is a classic Italian house, with pared-down decor and turn-of-the-century character. — Mr & Mrs Smith

A narrow winding road takes you from town to this imposing villa, which surveys the valley and the lake below it. — Fodor's

A short suitcase drag from the station, the straightforward Cristallo has dated veneer furniture, floral bedspreads and generous bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

This Cosy, family-run hotel has been fully restored and also has a pizzeria. — Michelin Guide

One of only two hotels in the centre of Iseo, the lakefront Milano is an excellent deal. — Lonely Planet