Within walking distance of the Santa Maria Novella railway station, and near the Accademia delle Belle Arti, the Duomo and the Uffizi, the elegant Hotel Caravaggio occupies three floors of a 19th-century palace. Hotel Caravaggio, Florence
The welcoming Valentino Du Parc hotel, near the Lingotto Fiere and Torino Esposizioni exhibition centres, has 14 comfortable guest rooms and four suites, all with satellite TV, minibar, bathroom and shower or hot tub, air-conditioning, heating, welcome pack, PC connection and safe Hotel Valentino Du Parc, Turin
This hotel near Venice boasts a fabulous position right in the centre of town yet at the same time directly on the broad, sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo. There are 46 light-filled en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone. Hotel Sanremo, Venice
Hotel Elisir in Rimini has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with helpful staff and comfortable rooms. For families there is an outdoor play area for children and the pretty garden is perfect for relaxing in after a long day's sunbathing or exploring the city. Hotel Elisir, Rimini
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is a unique four-star hotel in Sicily, close to the village of Giovanni la Punta. This beautiful Sicilian villa perches at the foot of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, and has breathtaking views of the volcano and over the green hills of the Catania region. Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, Catania
The four-star Starhotels Splendido, Milan, is right opposite the Centrale rail station. This Milan hotel is thus perfectly placed for exploring the city. Guests of 15 and below stay free of charge, there is secure garaging beneath the hotel, and this Italian hotel has excellent business facilities. Starhotels Splendido, Milan
A luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Rome. The Hotel Internazionale is within a stone's throw of the Trinità de' Monti and the Spanish Steps, while the world-class shopping street, the Via Veneto, is nearby. Hotel Internazionale, Rome
The Aquaviva Hotel & Spa is set in delightful Tuscan countryside not far from San Gimignano. The 35 rooms all have en-suite facilities as well as TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. The spa offers a wide range of facilities and treatments, there are three swimming pools, a children's play area and mountain-bike hire. Aquaviva Hotel and Spa, Siena
