La Serena Hotel  

On Italy’s chic Tuscan coast in Forte dei Marmi, minutes from the town center. A short walk takes you to Forte dei Marmi Beach, the Ugo Guidi Museum and Villa Bertelli — Pisa’s Baptistry and Viareggio Beach are also within easy reach. This is a luxury hotel base for beach days and museum hopping.

A compact, stylish property with 28 air-conditioned rooms that mix comfort and clean design. Rooms feature minibars, pillowtop beds with down comforters and rainfall showerheads with designer toiletries. The hotel has an elevator and a concierge for low-fuss, upscale stays.

Soak in a seasonal outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub, then hit the 24-hour fitness center. Complimentary Wi-Fi covers the property and free self-parking is onsite. There’s also laundry service, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and walk straight to the sand.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected and the 24-hour front desk supports flexible schedules. Luggage storage and concierge services make short stays and quick meetings simple.

The Ikon Bar serves seafood-focused dishes in a bar/lounge setting, and a coffee shop/café is on site for casual bites. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to noon to fuel your Tuscan days.