The Hotel Valadier is a stylish four-star hotel in the ancient city centre of Rome, and a perfect location from which to explore the wealth of art and history the city has to offer. It comprises 60 luxuriously-decorated rooms, each fully equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Valadier, Rome
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is an original 15th century building that has recently been refurbished and updated to give guests every modern comfort. The Locanda Del Ghetto, Venice has an internet centre for the use of all guests, and an outdoor patio where breakfast is served each morning during the summer months. Locanda del Ghetto, Venice
The Hotel La Riserva di Castel d'Appio, Ventimiglia has a terrific location in the mountains that rise steeply from Italy's Riviera dei Fiori, or Riviera of Flowers. Hotel La Riserva di Castel d'Appio, Imperia
If you want to relax then the Hotel Diplomat Palace in Rimini is the perfect place to stay, with a welcoming atmosphere and second-to-none service. The four-star hotel has 75 well-appointed rooms with private balconies, en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, with special floors reserved for non-smokers. Hotel Diplomat Palace, Rimini
A very nice four-star hotel on Lake Como, the Como Hotel is ideally situated both for the lake and the pedestrianised centre of town. The hotel is well set up for couples, families and business visitors alike. Hotel Como, Como
A four-star hotel in Milan within walking distance of the Milan Fair. Nearby are the San Siro soccer stadium, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' at Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the superb shopping in the city centre, with the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II within easy reach. Hotel Rubens, Milan
Abano Ritz Hotel Terme is a wonderful five-star spa hotel located a short distance outside Padua. There are 140 generously proportioned rooms, all with immaculate en-suite facilities as well as satellite TV, AM/FM radio, direct-dial telephone and a well-stocked minibar. Abano Ritz Hotel Terme, Padua
The Hotel Ibis Firenze Prato Est is a modern hotel that is perfect for both holidaymakers and business travellers. Located in the town of Campi Bisenzio, in between the historic cities of Florence and Prato, this three-star hotel is equipped with modern facilities and provides a friendly service. Hotel Ibis, Florence
