This medium-size, upscale hotel is just a five-minute walk from the Adriatic Sea in fun-loving Rimini, a popular resort area full of vacationers and business travelers -- trade shows and events are often held here. Rooms have a minimalist style with lots of natural light and private balconies, while the fresh and bright hotel offers fun and convenient amenities: an expansive breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free bike rentals. It’s convenient to the old town, for dining and strolling, and also has a chic on-site restaurant and sleek lounge. There’s no fitness center on-site, and the style might feel a little too sterile for some, but it’s a well-priced four-star property.

The 110-room Hotel Touring is a large, modern hotel on the Rimini seafront with a huge pool, a nice garden, and a trendy bar. Rooms are fresh and modern with mini-fridges and balconies, though some of the rooms have an older style and could use a refresh. There is an indoor spa with a sauna and hot tub plus treatments. A buffet restaurant with sea views gets favorable reviews. Travelers looking for something closer to the center of town might try the Aqua Hotel.