Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a wonderfully atmospheric hotel in the centre of Bologna offering traditional Bolognese hospitality. There are 29 attractive rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna
Hotel Leonardo is a fully modernised hotel that still retains some of its original features and is found just 150 metres away from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Three stars. Hotel Leonardo, Pisa
Hotel Lo Scoiattolo is a friendly, welcoming three star hotel set amid chestnut woods in the hillside resort of Massino Visconti, near to Italy's Lake Maggiore. There are 30 light and airy rooms, all with colour TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, Novara
The new Jolly Hotel in Bergamo is conveniently located close to the railway station. There are 88 comfortable, peaceful rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities as well as cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection and minibar. Jolly Hotel, Bergamo
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
Set on an 'island within an island', the Arbatasar Hotel, Arbatax, sits on a little promontory jutting out into the Mediterranean from the eastern coast of Sardinia. The name of the hotel comes from the old Arabic word for 'the 14th tower' (Arabic is one of the countless influences on Sardinian culture and language - this is a much-invaded island down the centuries). Arbatasar Hotel, Nuoro
Enjoy a continental breakfast on the sunny terrace of this Rimini hotel, overlooking the golden beaches of the Adriatic coast. Each room has a private balcony, satellite television, minibar and safe for your valuables. Hotel Derby, Rimini
Nicely situated in the north-eastern corner of Milan, the Hotel Lugano is a perfect base whether you're staying in the city on business or pleasure. This Milan hotel is a quarter of an hour from Linate airport and around a kilometre from the exit of the Tangenziale Est (East) ring road. Hotel Lugano, Milan
