Probably the city's most romantic choice, Porta San Mamolo's 48 rooms are spread about five adjoining buildings centred on an ivy-draped courtyard and patio dominated by a persimmon tree. Standard rooms are steeped in classic elegance but lack wow – you're better off springing for a superior with an intimate terrace. Hardwood desks and wardrobes and gold-leaf light fixtures feature prominently.
Service feels personal and attentive relative to the hotel's size – an idea mirrored by the quiet residential city-centre street steps from two fabulous trattorias.
