Originally a 17th century mansion, the Hotel San Carlo, Turin offers 14 beautifully refurbished rooms. Each of the single, double or triple rooms has an en-suite bathroom, central heating, TV and fridge. Breakfast is not available but many good cafes and restaurants are nearby. Hotel San Carlo, Turin
Take a step back to the luxury of the grand, nineteenth-century European hotels. This four-star Turin hotel combines period chandeliers, fine fabrics and Victorian-period furniture with the latest in modern comforts. The Starhotels Majestic lies on Corso Vittorio, right in the heart of Turin. Starhotels Majestic, Turin
This hotel in Rome is located a few steps from the Piazza di Spagna, the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. It is also located right in the heart of the capital's shopping district, with designer stores including Gucci, Armani and Prada. Hotel Garda - Via Veneto, Rome
This romantic, elegant three-star hotel offers panoramic views of the sparkling Gula of Diano Marina and unrivalled access to some of the region's superb sporting activities. Hotel Golfo e Palme, Imperia
The Hotel San Francesco sits in the heart of historic Modena - this new five-star accommodation giving you a superb base in his lovely Italian city - most of the major sights are within walking distance of the hotel's front door. Hotel San Francesco, Modena
The Sapori Hotel is located a little distance from Bologna in a tranquil green suburb called Tole. This Italian hotel has 33 modern, well-equipped rooms, all with en-suite bathroom featuring both bath and shower as well as a built-in hairdryer. Hotel Sapori, Bologna
This lovely four-star hotel is just five minutes from the Rialto Bridge and only a short stroll from there to St Mark's Square. Well located for convenient and quick access to Venice's sights, the Hotel Santa Marina is set within a large and friendly square, Campo Marina in the San Polo district. Hotel Santa Marina, Venice
A superb location for this hotel in Italy - the Hotel Bretagna is on the banks of the River Arno in central Florence, just a few yards from the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. This could be the perfect base for your vacation in Florence. Hotel Bretagna, Florence
