The only hotel in Duomo Square, and popular with opera singers - La Scala is close by - the 5-star Grand Hotel Duomo has 162 luxurious rooms and 20 suites, all with views over Milan's stunning cathedral. Grand Hotel Duomo, Milan
The centro storico of Rome is home to the city's most famous landmarks: the Colosseum, Pantheon, Capitoline Hill and Trevi Fountain among others. The Tirenno Hotel is favourably positioned just ten minutes walk from these spectacular attractions, in a peaceful street near the Termini railway station. Hotel Tirreno, Rome
This fun hotel in Rimini is a great base for your holiday in Rimini, with friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk and comfortable rooms (ranging from single to quadruple) that come equipped with en-suite bathrooms, a television, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel Britannia, Rimini
Hotel Colombina is a beautiful four-star hotel in Venice, housed in a fabulous historic palace located close to the Bridge of Sighs. All the major sights are within easy walking distance and this Italian hotel has its own canal-side gondola stage. Hotel Colombina, Venice
Hotel Ercolini & Savi is an elegant four-star hotel with 81 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms in the spa town of Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy. The hotel has an excellent restaurant, a chic lounge bar and two well-equipped meeting rooms accommodating up to 70 people. Hotel Ercolini and Savi, Pistoia
Close to the beach, the Hotel Villa Marina is perfect for family holidays, offering a wide range of activities that will appeal to both adults and children, including video games, table tennis and free bicycle hire. Hotel Villa Marina, Rimini
The Carlos V Hotel, Alghero, Sardinia reopens in the summer of 2006 after a comprehensive programme of refurbishment. This superior four-star Italian hotel now has 200 beautifully appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities and private balconies with wonderful views. Carlos V Hotel, Sassari
The Sardegna Hotel is conveniently located a short distance from the historic centre of Cagliari. There are 90 comfortable, modern rooms, each with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Sardegna, Cagliari
