The Westin Excelsior in the heart of Rome's ancient city centre has a staggering 316 rooms, but quantity in no way compromises the quality of this five-star, award-winning hotel. Its bedrooms have been decorated by hand in sumptuous colours and with luxurious furnishings, and each is equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, immaculate en-suite bathroom and well-stocked minibar. The Westin Excelsior, Rome
Grand Hotel Guinigi is a large, elegant hotel just outside the Tuscan walled city of Lucca. There are 167 tastefully furnished rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link and minibar. Grand Hotel Guinigi, Lucca
The prestigious Hotel Melia Poltu Quatu is a stone's throw from Porto Cervo on Sardinia's exclusive Costa Smeralda. There are bright, spacious rooms all with en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable TV, direct dial phon, internet link and minibar. Melia Poltu Quatu, Sassari
The Hotel Monopole, Milan (Milano) is a pleasant, three-star hotel conveniently situated close to the central train station and air terminal. There are 80 spacious guest rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone and built-in hairdryer. Hotel Monopole, Milan
This hotel near Sorrento features 80 exquisitely designed bedrooms, with dark Italian wood, tiled floors and fitted wardrobes. There are two swimming pools in addition to a private stretch of beach, and the hotel's main restaurant, the Nettuno, is famed for its selection of local and international cuisine. Grand Hotel Alimuri, Naples
Lake Garda - the Hotel Touring offers two star short-stay and bed and breakfast vacation accommodation on the shores of Italy's largest lake. Clean water, a host of watersports and beautiful scenery. Hotel Touring, Brescia
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
The Golf Hotel in Milan is situated close to the city's commercial centre and Trade Fair (Fiera) area within easy reach of the motorway/highway. Nearby are a selection of golf courses and the San Siro football stadium. Golf Hotel, Milan
