Hotel Riviera & Maximilian's vs ?

"A charming old hotel with a fresh modern look, offering great sea views from the hillside on Italy’s Istrian coast just outside of Trieste city centre." Full review

"Set on gorgeous, verdant grounds with stunning sea views, this clifftop hotel—a villa with a modern annex—offers a mix of traditional and minimalist rooms, many with private balconies." Full review

"Along the coast from the city, just north of Castello Miramare, this hotel has the feel of a gracious Habsburg summer resort, but with light, if classically decorated, rooms and modern spa facilities." Full review