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
Hotel All'Orso is a beautiful three-star hotel surrounded by green gardens in the town of Roncade, just nine kilometres from Treviso. Its 35 en-suite rooms are fully equipped with direct-line telephones, satellite TV, minibar, air-conditioning and security box. Hotel All'Orso, Treviso
This comfortable, welcoming four-star hotel lies a little way along the coast from Genoa towards the coastline of the Italian Rivera. There are 55 spacious, comfortable rooms at the Hotel Astor in Nervi, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Astor, Genoa
The Aquaviva Hotel & Spa is set in delightful Tuscan countryside not far from San Gimignano. The 35 rooms all have en-suite facilities as well as TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. The spa offers a wide range of facilities and treatments, there are three swimming pools, a children's play area and mountain-bike hire. Aquaviva Hotel and Spa, Siena
Starhotels Hotel Michelangelo is a large, modern four-star hotel in Florence, offering guests a high standard of service in a convenient location close to the city's gorgeous Parco delle Cascine. Starhotels Hotel Michelangelo, Florence
Hotel Charleston is a charming historic hotel which is right in the medieval heart of the charming Umbrian city of Spoleto. There are 21 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and video, internet link and minibar. Hotel Charleston, Perugia
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
A terrific location on the edge of the 'centro storico' for this four-star hotel in Milan. The Hotel King lies on Corso Magenta, and offers style, comfort, friendly service and unrivalled access to the sights and delights of central Milan. An hotel in Italy equally suited to business or leisure travellers. Hotel King, Milan
