A lovely three-star hotel in the heart of Chianti, the Hotel Villa Belvedere has been lovingly created from an eighteenth century Tuscan villa. Dine on dishes created with ingredients grown in the hotel's own gardens; take a relaxing dip in the pool; and explore the historic delights or nearby Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Hotel Villa Belvedere, Siena
The Hotel Semifonte is in Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the very heart of Chianti, and on the ancient Via Francigena. This hotel, perfectly placed for exploring Chianti, Siena, Florence, Volterra and San Gimignano, has 41 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV, minibars, phone/modems and every other comfort. Hotel Semifonte, Florence
Hotel Europa, Poggibonsi has 60 air-conditioned en-suite rooms, each with telephone/fax, cable/satellite TV and internet connection. Free parking is available, there's a guests' TV room as well as a lounge bar. Hotel Europa, Siena
Tuscany - Bordering the Arno Valley and the hills of Chianti, Villa Sassolini is a fine example of sympathetic and creative architecture - this holiday villa, with individual rooms to let, marries the past to modern concepts of hospitality and comfort in a most refined manner. Villa Sassolini, Arezzo
Swimming pool
Hotel Relais Della Rovere (Colle Val d'Elsa) is a unique 4 star luxury hotel housed in an eleventh century abbey close to San Gimignano and Siena. Swimming pool and exclusive restaurant. Relais Della Rovere, Siena
The Villa San Filippo is a hotel offering self-catering apartment accommodation. Each of the 20 en-suite rooms has direct-dial telephone, direct modem link, cable/satellite TV, DVD player and a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Other amenities include a swimming pool and health suite with Jacuzzi and sunbeds. Hotel Villa San Filippo, Florence
On an old farm in Chianti, the four-star Hotel Casabianca occupies a uniquely beautiful position ... gazing down on the Val di Chiana on one side, and the Crete Senesi on the other. Enjoy lavish luxury within an idyllic country setting. Hotel Casabianca, Siena
