Paraggi Hotel – Santa Margherita – Italy

A 5-minute walk from the Portofino marina, this upscale hotel in an unassuming building is also a 14-minute walk from the hilltop house museum Castello Brown.

The casually elegant rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus minibars. Room and butler services are available. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Suites have living rooms, with a sole upgraded suite offering a whirlpool tub and marina views.

The hotel serves complimentary continental breakfast and welcome cocktails. There’s also a garden lounge with a hot tub, bar service and happy hours. A day spa offers a sauna and a hammam, as well as massages and body treatments.