Hotel Villa Rioddi is located near Volterra, to the west of San Gimignano and well-placed for Tuscany's main cities. This exquisitely restored 15th century villa has 13 rooms for stylish stay, and an apartment for longer rentals. Three stars, pool. Villa Rioddi, Pisa
Sleeps 2+
A marvellous choice among Sicily hotels – the Hotel Villa Carlotta in Taormina, Sicily boasts four-star comfort in a superb setting. Hotel Villa Carlotta, Messina
Hotel Villa San Michele is a four-star hotel, set within a 14th century antique villa, 2 kilometres from the centre of Lucca. Swimming pool and tennis courts. Hotel Villa San Michele, Lucca
Villa La Bianca is in the small town of Camaiore, between Lucca and Viareggio, and is a splendid villa with gardens and pool that offers refined bed and breakfast accommodation. There is also a restaurant and a vacation rental apartment. Villa La Bianca, Lucca
In the historic heart of Rome lies Hotel Julia. In an area which includes the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza di Spagna, Barberini Square and the famous Via Veneto, the hotel has offered a quiet and pleasant stay to its guests since 1949. Hotel Julia Rome, Rome
This Tuscany coast hotel is situated at Cecina Mare, a small seaside resort in the Province of Livorno along the Etruscan Riviera in Tuscany. Hotel Tornese, Livorno
Sleeps 1 to 10+
In the heart of Venice, the Hotel Antiche Figure has delightful 3-star vacation accommodation - with splendid views of the Grand Canal, and within strolling distance of Venice's major attractions. Hotel Antiche Figure, Venice
Palazzo Busdraghi, with a striking, period elegance, is a new 4-star hotel in Lucca, created from an old town house of the same name in Via Fillungo, the main street in the historic centre of the town. The Lucchese would call it a 'Residenza d'Epoca'. A Palazzo Busdraghi, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10+
