For the very definition of boutique, head to the Portrait Suites in Rome.

Tucked away at the base of the Spanish Steps, the exclusive 14-room venue is a recent addition to the heart of the Italian capital.

Having opened in 2006, the fashion hotel has received praise for its elegant take on an Italian-style town house.

Owned by the family of Salvatore Ferragamo, it is located above the fashion designer's flagship Rome store.

The building is home to numerous vintage photographs and sketches of film and fashion stars inspiring its name, while the rooms are decorated in modern, relaxing neutral tones and equipped with private kitchens.

Facilities at the Via Condotti venue include a roof terrace that offers a fantastic view over the rooftops of Rome. This is home to an open fireplace and bar.

Luxury is successfully combined with contemporary style at this plush four-star hotel.

Salvatore Ferragamo, the celebrated shoe designer who died in 1960, is remembered at a museum in Florence, which opened in 1995, comprising a huge collection of his designs.