Just 200 metres from the central railway station at Santa Maria Novella, this hotel in Florence is perfectly positioned for exploring this historic Italian city. With family-size rooms, and play areas for the children, a welcoming bar for the adults, and just a stone's throw from the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and Uffizi, the Hotel Alinari is a perfect base for your vacation in Florence. Hotel Alinari, Florence
Hotel Minerva is a handsome modern hotel close to the airport and Brindisi's major transport links. The hotel, in the southern Italian region of Puglia, has 122 bright, spacious rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and a separate seating area with a kitchenette and minibar. Hotel Minerva, Brindisi
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is located just off St. Mark's Square in the centre of the city. You will also find yourself close to The Arsenal, the Teatro La Fenice and St Mark's Basilica. The Hotel Ambassador Tre Rose is within walking distance of Venice's main, downtown shopping streets. Hotel Ambassador Tre Rose, Venice
Hotel San Giorgio is a welcoming, family-run hotel located close to the beach in the popular resort of Vasto Marina, on Abruzzo's Adriatic coast. There are 50 bright, airy rooms, all with en-suite facilities and a balcony. Rooms are also equipped with colour TV, direct-dial telephone and cots are available to young families. Hotel San Giorgio, Chieti
Hotel Arcobaleno is a fully renovated three star hotel, with restaurant, just ten minutes from the centre of town. Hotel Arcobaleno, Siena
Housed in a lovely old palazzo dating from the early 1800s, the Hotel Fenice is a delightful three-star hotel in Milan. This is a lovely base for your stay in Milan, with rooms decorated in tastefully understated style, a delightful lobby with marble floors and wainscoting, and a breakfast room in fruitwood with trompe l'oeil decorations. Hotel Fenice, Milan
Enjoy a few days in the historic surroundings of this Trapani hotel, on Sicily's north-west coast. Situated in what was a 17th century cannery, the Tonnara di Bonagia hotel offers guests a range of luxurious suites with all modern conveniences and added extras such as free bathrobes, coffee machines and DVD players to hire. Tonnara di Bonagia Hotel, Trapani
The Hotel Alessandro della Spina, awarded the Mark of Quality in 2005, is the perfect base from which to explore Pisa. Not far from the railway station, airport and conference centre, it offers elegant, air-conditioned bedrooms with private bathrooms. Hotel Alessandro della Spina, Pisa
