Set near Padua, in northern Italy, the Hotel Garden Terme is a wonderful four-star spa resort set in its own attractive grounds: this Italian hotel lies in the elegant old spa town of Montegrotto Terme. Hotel Garden Terme, Padua
A short stroll from the heart of the city, this Turin hotel offers the best modern comforts within a nicely restructured old building. The three-star Hotel Italia is just 80 metres from Turin's main railway station (Porta Nuova), which also holds the airbus terminal. Hotel Italia, Turin
Hotel Villa Marsili, Cortona - Within the ancient walls of one of Tuscany's prettiest cities, this four-star hotel offers luxury accommodation, marvellous views and easy access to Lake Trasimeno, Siena and Florence. Villa Marsili, Arezzo
This Rome hotel lies in quiet area within the commercial part of the city. It's also handy for visiting the historical centre, where you can admire the countless magnificent sights this town has to offer. Eur Suite Hotel, Rome
This comfortable three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige lies about a mile from Lake Garda, in a little town surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. There is plenty in the way of opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area and the hotel has a private beach where guests can borrow surfboards and hire watersports equipment. Hotel Zanella, Trento
A three-star hotel in Naples, the MH Hotel is in a delightfully elegant and relaxed old part of town, just off the waterfront of the Bay of Naples. From here you can walk to the hydrofoil/ferry station, with its frequent services out to the islands, to Sorrento and Amalfi. MH Hotel, Naples
The Leon d'Oro is the ideal place to hold weddings and business conferences. Within easy reach of the motorway, the Porta Nuova railway station and the convention centre, it has 206 beautiful rooms and suites, all with climate control, satellite TV and internet access. Hotel Leon d'Oro, Verona
This sophisticated four-star hotel in Rome has a total of 105 rooms, comprising 95 standard and 10 deluxe suites, all equipped with minibar, air conditioning and radio. The Hotel Londra Cargill has a range of function rooms available for business travellers, and a comprehensive range of audio-visual and presentation equipment is available upon request. Hotel Londra Cargill, Rome
