Hotel Byron

With its beachfront setting and exquisite restaurant, this elegant boutique hotel, set in an aristocratic villa between the sea and the Apuan Alps, is one of the most popular options in Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany’s most glamorous coastal resort.

The 29 rooms and suites, not to mention the prestigious penthouse, all have their own distinct style and personality, with marble bathrooms and a playful use of colour. Those at the front have terraces with sea views; ones to the rear are quieter and offer views of the garden and mountains.

Dinner at the Magnolia restaurant is a guaranteed highlight of any stay here, with tables laid poolside in the summer. The menu features appetisers, pasta dishes, seafood and meat dishes, as well as two tasting menus: four courses ‘For Seafood Lovers’ or six courses ‘From the Sea to the Mountains’.