Hotel Artide in Rimini offers a selection of single, double, triple and quadruple rooms with private balconies, en-suite bathrooms and a television. The hotel is a few steps from the beach and a short walk to all the sights of Rimini, including its shops and restaurants and the pretty old town. It's also close to the town's many transport links. Hotel Artide, Rimini
This three-star hotel in an historical area of Turin is just 15 minutes by car from the international airport and well placed for easy access to the motorway/highway. The Hotel President has 72 double rooms, which are all well furnished with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom and TV and pay TV. Hotel President, Turin
This hotel in Rome is a luxurious and exclusive place to stay, perfectly located on the Via dei Condotti within paces of Rome's high fashion stores such as Gucci, Cartier and Armani. The hotel is also close to the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna and Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Colosseum. The Inn at the Spanish Steps, Rome
Tucked in the quiet streets behind Bologna's main railway station, the Hotel Il Guercino offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city's historic centre. Rooms have private terraces, air conditioning and internet access. Hotel Il Guercino, Bologna
The Sangallo Palace Hotel is a sensational four-star hotel in the historic centre of Perugia. There are 100 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, each with a beautiful en-suite bathroom, interactive TV system, internet connection and direct-dial telephone. Sangallo Palace Hotel, Perugia
Hotel Villa is situated in the seaside town of Bisceglie, a short drive along the coast from Bari. The hotel has 50 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, phone and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Villa, Bari
This charming hotel in Sassari province is located on the edge of the picturesque medieval town of Castelsardo. This enchanting town is perched on the coast and has a marvellous 12th-century castle overlooking the historic town. Hotel Baga Baga, Sassari
This hotel in Florence is a genuine piece of history, set in a former palace once owned by the aristocratic Medici family, rulers of the city in the 14th century. The airy rooms feature private bathrooms, minibars and air-conditioning as standard, and many of them contain neoclassical designs hundreds of years old. Hotel Martelli, Florence
