Principe Hotel & Spa, Forte dei Marmi, Italy

Situated in the stylish town of Forte dei Marmi, 25 minutes from Pisa, Principe Hotel & Spa overlooks the sea and the Apuane Alps. The innovative design of the hotel, which includes glass-fronted bedrooms and furniture from B&B, Flexform, Maxalto and Armani Casa, provides a contrast to the traditional, local architecture.

Opened 1 July

Owner Principe Hotel Management

General manager Andrea Luri

Executive chef Alessandro Filomena

Designer Klaus Müller

Facilities include gourmet restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine, rooftop bar serving sushi and tapas all day, Marechiaro beach restaurant open 24 hours a day, Ila branded spa with a couple's day spa suite

Prices from €495 (£410) in low season; €1,045 (£867) in high season

Address Principe Hotel & Spa, Viale Amm Morin 67, 55042 Forte dei Marmi, Italy

Telephone 0039 0584 783636

Website www.principefortedeimarmi.com