Set in a modern building just minutes from the train station, this Florence Hotel offers guests all modern conveniences in their comfortable rooms, including satellite television, refrigerator, balcony and a private bathroom. Hotel Diplomat, Florence
Venice's Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo is a lavish four-star hotel in the Best Western chain. This Italian hotel offers high standards of service and accommodation close to the centre of Venice. Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo, Venice
This Florence hotel is located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside yet within easy reach of the city and many other tourist attractions. It has 110 air-conditioned rooms with a range of amenities including satellite TV, minibar and safety deposit box. Hotel Demidoff, Florence
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
Sitting on the banks of the River Sile, this Veneto hotel is set in lush green parkland, laid out more than a century ago. The Hotel Villa Odino is in Quarto d'Altino - offering excellent access to the city of Venice itself. Hotel Quarto d'Altino, Venice
The Arciduca Grand is a charming four-star hotel on the Aeolian Island of Lipari. This volcanic island off northern Sicily has only 10,000 inhabitants and is a relaxed and friendly destination. Arciduca Grand Hotel, Messina
Just 10 minutes' drive from Amalfi, the Grand Hotel Excelsior offers comfortable, elegant rooms, suites and apartments with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar and hairdryer. Grand Hotel Excelsior, Salerno
This Hotel in Sant'Agnello is 1.5 kilometres outside the centre of Sorrento and is ideally situated for exploring the sun-drenched south of Italy. It is one hour by rail from the city of Naples and is also close to the coastal towns of Positano and Ravello and the island of Capri. Hotel Caravel, Naples
