If you’re looking for an art-chic hotel with futuristic, experimental design and luxe features, i-Suite is hard to top. From the panoramic views from the top-floor spa (featuring rain rooms, saunas, and multiple temperature pools) to the gourmet seafood restaurant to the rooms focused on decor over functionality, this 55-room property is built for hip-minded couples who value the experience of aesthetics. (Easy access to the Adriatic Sea doesn't hurt either.) Meanwhile, the hotel's state-of-the-art conference and event facilities are often used for brand launches and other business purposes. Those looking for a more traditional and plush luxury stay should look elsewhere.

Hotel Stresa is a simple mid-range property in the resort city of Rimini, mere blocks from Rivazzura beach. While it has very few amenities, the property is led by dedicated owners who offer great hospitality at a reasonable price. There’s a free buffet breakfast with lots of variety, including homemade cakes and crepes, and nonalcoholic drinks and snacks from the minibar are free. The rooms have charming balconies, but are not soundproofed, and the bathrooms are very basic. There’s a nice, familiar atmosphere throughout the hotel that suits travelers looking for some local flavor.

Situated in the popular resort town of Rimini on Italy's northeast coast, the four-pearl Diplomat Palace Hotel has 67 rooms with Adriatic Sea views -- even the rooms on the side of the hotel, with balconies angled toward the water. The beautiful beach is a block away, though the hotel is otherwise average and bland-looking. Rooms are clean and bright, with modern bathrooms, but decor is a bit unattractive and could use an update. As far as value, it falls in the middle of the pack of the many four-pearl properties in Rimini, though guests looking for complete luxury may be disappointed. It’s worth comparing rates with the four-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Card International for a little more opulence.