La Castellana  

Perched by the Apuan Alps in Fosdinovo on the Tuscany–Liguria border, minutes from Castello Malaspina and Sarzana Cathedral and under an hour's drive to Cinque Terre; Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) is the nearest.

Modern, pared-back rooms (30 total) feature parquet floors, air conditioning, minibars and LCD/satellite TVs; some rooms offer sea views and private balconies, while a rooftop terrace and garden deliver panoramic outlooks.

Outdoor pool with a poolside bar, rooftop terrace and garden, bar/lounge, complimentary buffet breakfast, free Wi‑Fi, concierge, room service, tours and shuttle options, free self-parking and family-friendly services (babysitting available for a surcharge).

24-hour business center, 861 sq ft of event space, luggage storage and dry cleaning, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout.

À la carte restaurant serving traditional regional specialties for lunch and dinner, a bar and poolside drinks, included breakfast buffet each morning and room service available.