It’s common for hotels along the Italian coast to be closed during the winter months and full to capacity during the summer. But between these extremes, the spring months offer an attractive combination of mild temperatures and lack of crowds. Hotels from the Lake District to the Amalfi Coast, all the way to Sardinia offer discounts for the season’s first visitors in April, May and sometimes well into June.

Sun on the Shores of Lake Como
At the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on the shores of Lake Como, preseason rates start at $495 per night, compared to $750 per night for high season. This hotel is unique for its swimming experience; a floating pool is set right in the waters of Lake Como. In addition to beautiful water views, this family-owned property dating back to 1910 looks out at the Grigne Mountains and the village of Bellagio.