A three-star hotel in the centre of Milan - right on the Corso Buenos Aires - the Best Western Hotel City, Milan offers unrivalled access to the sights of the city. You are in the heart of one of Europe's fine shopping streets, with designer stores nearby, and this Italian hotel offers superbly appointed rooms. Hotel City, Milan
Step through the vaulted arches and limestone portico of this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel and be transported back into medieval Sicily. Rooms are designed with antique furniture and in a rustic style with views across the terracotta skyline of this charming suburb of Sicily's most ancient city. Hotel Alla Giudecca, Syracuse
This fantastic four-star hotel, located in the lively town of Cosenza, is ideally located for exploring this beautiful area. With miles of stunning beaches and historic villages to visit, there is a lot to explore in this region. Holiday Inn Cosenza, Cosenza
Hotel Privilege is a welcoming three-star hotel in Florence, housed in an historic building on the banks of the Arno. There are 22 bright, elegant rooms, many with lovely views and all with immaculate private bathroom, satellite television, direct-dial telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. Hotel Privilege, Florence
The Etrusco Palace Hotel is located in Arezzo's business district, a convenient five-minute taxi ride from the railway station and around ten minutes from the motorway exit. There are 80 spacious en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone line, am/fm radio, personal safe and minibar. Etrusco Palace Hotel, Arezzo
Business travellers and holidaymakers return time and again to this four-star Milan hotel. The Accademia has great business facilities, is family friendly, has luxurious rooms, a very stylish design, and a great location right opposite the Castello Sforzesco and the Milan Fair. Hotel Accademia, Milan
This hotel in Rome is in a spectacular Art Nouveau building in the centre of town and is easily reached from the rest of the city. Within walking distance are many world-famous feats of Roman architecture, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Baths of Caracalla. Hotel Artemide, Rome
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
