Locanda Vivaldi by Jamie Dunford Wood

This small jewel-like designer hotel on the main Riva has a lot going for it - in particular the views and the rooftop breakfast. However, many of the rooms are small, and décor is heavy (stripey silk walls, garish chandeliers etc), but rates drop sharply out of season, and if you can get your hands on the suite with terrace you will feel very special indeed.