Brufani Palace (Perugia, Italy)

Imbued in a real sense of medieval charm, Perugia lies between Rome and Florence as a jewel in Umbria's crown. Perched atop the city's highest hill, this is the region's most distinguished address. The 94 rooms, including 22 suites, are spacious and elegantly appointed with exquisite antiques imparting a sense of warmth and elegance, yet including modern amenities such as indiviually controlled air conditioning, computer links and fax machines, direct dialing telephones with voice messaging, SAT TV, minibar and safe. The marble bathrooms feature jacuzzi bathtubs and panoramic views. Most rooms offer bird's-eye views of the historical rooftops of the surrounding valleys and the balconies boast enchanting sights of Assisi, Todi and the Umbrian landscape beyond showing rolling hills dotted with castles and watchtowers. Sumptuous halls with painted ceilings and great stone fireplaces recall the softness of a Renaissance painting.