"Even before ancient Romans popularized Montegrotto as a wellness retreat, the region’s thermal waters were renowned for their healing properties. Spas are still the star attraction here, and Esplanade Tergesteo, one of the most luxurious hotels in town, has a particularly impressive setup: in addition to strikingly designed indoor and outdoor pools, a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath, and a wide-ranging menu of beauty treatments incorporating thermal mud, there’s an adults-only saltwater pool on the rooftop, built around a sleek outdoor fireplace and overlooking panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Guest rooms are elegant and peaceful with large windows, pale wood paneling, minimalist furnishings, and custom lighting that casts a warm glow throughout; spa suites have their own saunas and fireplaces, plus private decks with plunge pools." - Tablet Hotels