Hotel Leonardo is a fully modernised hotel that still retains some of its original features and is found just 150 metres away from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Three stars. Hotel Leonardo, Pisa
The family-run three-star Hotel San Pellegrino, situated not far from the ancient town of Modena, prides itself on its reliable and caring reputation. All 49 rooms are comfortably furnished with private bathroom and the friendly staff will ensure all guests' needs are met. Hotel San Pellegrino, Modena
A beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel Terminus has been beautifully created within an early nineteenth century, Liberty-style building. This hotel in Italy maintains its aristocratic bearing, set within lovely gardens, the rooms beautifully finished in Como silks with stucco and boiserie work. Hotel Terminus, Como
This hotel in Campania is set in the provincial capital of Avellino, and is superbly situated for exploring the nearby Amalfi Coast, Salento, Naples and Pompeii. Grand Hotel Irpinia, Avellino
This hotel in the idyllic Campania region has 55 smart and spacious rooms; all have a safe, mini-bar, private bathroom, air conditioning and direct-dial telephone. Many also benefit from alluring views over the Bay of Naples, though the wide, flower-filled communal terrace has views enough for everyone. Hotel Corallo, Naples
This Rimini hotel is ideally placed for guests to see the best of the historic old town while enjoying the best of the beach life at the same time. The Hotel Villa Lidia is in the town centre, close to historic monuments such as the Sismando castle, Amphitheatre and the Pigna fountain, at the heart of the medieval Piazza Cavour. Hotel Villa Lidia, Rimini
Hotel Patio, Arezzo, has been described as a 'journey within a journey'. Originally part of a lovely 18th-century in Arezzo's city centre, very close to the church of San Francisco, it has now been converted into an atmospheric four-star hotel with seven en-suite rooms. Hotel Patio, Arezzo
Hotel Residence is a charming three star hotel in Puglia, offering self-catering accommodation in a rural setting close to the pretty town of Turi. There are 11 mini-apartments in the picturesque countryside around the hotel, which has extensive gardens, an outdoor pool and tennis courts. Holiday Residence, Bari
