A stay in modern luxury is guaranteed in this Florence hotel, expensively refurbished and reopened in 2006. The most contemporary facilities are offered, including internet connection, music system and en-suite bathroom in every room, and a fitness centre with sauna for the use of every guest. Hotel Londra, Florence
On the eastern coast of Sardinia, the Hotel San Contonera is in Arbatax - close to some of the most popular beaches in the region and nearby to the town of Tortoli. This modern hotel was constructed in 2003, using state-of-the-art techniques but with a nostalgic nod to the old, dark-red coloured roadhouses of the island ('sa contonera' is Sard dialect for 'roadhouse'). Hotel Sa Contonera, Nuoro
Relais La Corte dei Papi is a delightful four-star hotel set in gorgeous countryside just outside Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. There are just eight beautifully furnished rooms, all with private en-suite bathroom, marvellous views, TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. Relais La Corte dei Papi, Arezzo
Hotel Panorama is a smart, modern hotel on the outskirts of Cagliari close to the Trade Fair and Sant'Elia football stadium. Close by is Poetto, with its attractive sandy beach. There are 92 rooms each with direct-dial phone line, satellite TV, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Panorama, Cagliari
The Hotel Bue Marino, Cala Gonone has a superb setting near to the main beach and tourist marina of this seaside town in Sardinia. Set on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel gazes out onto the blue waters. Hotel Bue Marino, Nuoro
An elegant four-star hotel in the hills of Frascati, this Italian hotel is ideally located so that you can take in the sights of Rome by day and relax in the evenings: there are well-kept gardens and a rooftop bar boasting unparalleled views of the Roman landscape. Hotel Flora, Rome
This Florence hotel is located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside yet within easy reach of the city and many other tourist attractions. It has 110 air-conditioned rooms with a range of amenities including satellite TV, minibar and safety deposit box. Hotel Demidoff, Florence
Deep within a park of oak trees, the Hotel Il Querceto, Dorgali, provides a delightfully relaxed base in the heart of Sardinia's Monti del Gennargentu national park. Hotel Il Querceto, Nuoro
