If you're flush with euros, Riva's captivating Lido Palace is the place to offload them. The exquisite building dates back to 1899 when it opened as a resort for holidaying Austrian royalty. A 2011 renovation means super-modern bedrooms with muted colour schemes now embellish the grand Liberty-style villa, offering peerless views over lawns and lake.
In true Tyrolean fashion the designer pool and spa is a real centrepiece and inhabits a cleverly integrated glass and metal structure in the grounds. There's also a fine-dining restaurant and a new glass-and-steel level on the rooftop that's home to some posher suites.