This hotel in Campania lies 10 kilometres outside the town of Avellino, and is superbly positioned for exploring the Italian south. The four-star Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino is 15 kilometres from the bustling port of Salerno, 30 kilometres from the beautiful Amalfi coast and 40 kilometres from Pompeii. Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino
The Hotel Nasco was elegantly refitted in 2001, building on 30 years of expertise at this hotel in Milan. Situated on the Corso Sempione, on the north-western edge of the city centre, this four-star Italian hotel is near to the Castello Sforzesco and offers excellent access to the centre of Milan. Nasco Hotel, Milan
This extremely stylish four-star hotel in Rimini is the ideal base for young holidaymakers or business people. The Duomo Hotel is decorated with striking art and furnishings, and its 34 rooms and nine suites are also striking and come with breakfast included. Duomo Hotel, Rimini
This Venice hotel, in the Cannaregio district in the north of the city, was once the home of Turkish tradesmen. Today, the Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel is a stylish 4-star establishment that offers 55 luxurious guest rooms, each with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, safe and internet access. Hotel Ai Mori D'Oriente, Venice
A handily situated hotel in Milan, the Hotel Mistral lies is not far from the yellow-line metro station, Rogoredo FS, which connects it with the town centre and all the city's major transport links. There are 32 pleasant rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and hairdryer. Hotel Mistral, Milan
The four-star Hotel San Lazzaro is the ideal base for both business and leisure travellers. Bologna G Marconi airport is only 14 kilometres away. Hotel San Lazzaro, Bologna
The Dei Borgognoni is a four-star hotel in Rome, with a perfect location between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Built within a restored eighteenth century palazzo, this is an hotel in Italy of real historic charm and character. Hotel Dei Borgognoni, Rome
Hotel Principe is housed in a handsome historic villa on the banks of the River Arno in Florence's (Firenze) city centre. There are 20 comfortable en-suite rooms, each furnished with antiques and have direct-dial telephone, safety-deposit box and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Principe, Florence
