Perugia

The palace's special touches include frescoed public rooms, impeccably decorated bedrooms, a garden terrace for summer dining, and helpful trilingual staff. — Lonely Planet

Staying here is a luxurious and leisurely history lesson. — The Telegraph

Perugia’s first choice if you want an upmarket treat: it’s not as slick as the Brufani but just as central and in a historic building where the likes of Goethe and Hans Christian Andersen once stayed. — Rough Guide

This is destination architecture at its finest. — The Telegraph

In a tranquil alley, this hotel has immaculate en-suite rooms, and the friendly staff are tirelessly helpful. — Rough Guide

This comfy business hotel with standard-issue accommodations is just outside the old city walls, but within easy reach of the escalators leading up to the city center. — Fodor's

Beguilingly comfortable guest rooms are set on lovely grounds, where gardeners go quietly about their business. — Fodor's

The iron staircase curling around the tree-draped fairy-tale cottage will make any urban dweller's heart instantly melt. — Lonely Planet

Rooms spread throughout four stone buildings are spacious and graced with floors of typical red-clay Tuscan tiles. — Fodor's

Buried in Perugia's medieval maze of a centre is this charming 15th-century palazzo, where Luigi and Monica make you welcome in one of three unique rooms. — Lonely Planet

A restored palazzo with a roof terrace, modern facilities, and friendly, professional staff. — DK Eyewitness

This clutch of five-star villas and suites scattered across the vast wooded expanse of the Murlo estate in the heart of Umbria takes the “slow travel” ethos to new heights. — The Telegraph

This gorgeous luxury hotel lies 25 minutes outside Perugia, up in the hills. — Frommer's

This cozy three-star property, in a completely renovated building dating back to the 13th century, is a great deal considering the central location, especially out of season. — Frommer's

Some rooms have...gorgeous antique furnishings; others, although pleasant and spacious, feel...less elegant. Located in the vibrant heart of the city. — Michelin Guide

This centrally located, family-run hotel has comfortable rooms with parquet floors and an eclectic collection of art on the walls... Breakfast is extra. — Rough Guide

Only locks its guests out from 11am to 3.30pm... Charming inside, with 16th-century frescoed ceilings, tidy four- to six-person dorms and sweeping countryside views from the terrace. No credit cards. — Lonely Planet

The farmer across the way takes pride in showing guests around his small winery and offering tastings of his potent white wine. — Fodor's

It's hard to believe, but this is the world's only chocolate-themed hotel... Access for disabled guests. It's located around a 20-minute walk due south of the old town. — Lonely Planet

There are just four rooms – three doubles with kitchenettes and one single – but each has been lovingly dressed in chalk-box pastel shades and with eye-catching details. — Lonely Planet