This hotel in Florence is a perfect venue whether you are in town for business or pleasure. Its convenient location near the airport makes it ideal for commuters, but with the town centre just a short taxi or bus ride away, the four-star Hotel Mirage, Florence also suits holiday-makers seeking an alternative to the tourist centre. Hotel Mirage, Florence
This pleasant three-star hotel in Salerno province is located in the unspoilt resort of Palinuro, a charming little resort on the Cilento coast. Hotel Pensione Cinquestelle, Salerno
The Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo is a sumptuous four-star hotel just 2km from the centre of this exclusive resort. There are 115 luxurious rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe and minibar. Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo, Sassari
A three-star hotel in the centre of Milan - right on the Corso Buenos Aires - the Best Western Hotel City, Milan offers unrivalled access to the sights of the city. You are in the heart of one of Europe's fine shopping streets, with designer stores nearby, and this Italian hotel offers superbly appointed rooms. Hotel City, Milan
Palace Hotel is a handsome four-star hotel on Viareggio's main promenade, facing the sea. This hotel in Italy lies at the heart of Tuscany's premier seaside resort, on central Italy's Mediterranean coast. Palace Hotel, Lucca
The Relais Sant'Eligio is a dazzling four-star hotel situated on a beautiful stretch of coastline close to the town of Ostuni, in Italy's Puglia region. The hotel has 22 elegantly decorated rooms, all with air-conditioning and en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and a generously stocked minibar. Relais Sant' Eligio, Brindisi
The Hotel Executive, Milan is a very large international-style hotel, offering high standards of comfort and service in the lively central district of Brera; this quarter of Milan (Milano) is popular among artists and designers and full of excellent restaurants and fun bars. Hotel Executive, Milan
Set just outside the town centre of Sassuolo, 15km south-west of the city of Modena, the Hotel Leon d'Oro offers the best in modern comfort and superb service. Hotel Leon d'Oro, Modena
