Lying in the hills above the Tuscan city of Florence, Italy, Villa Montartino offers deluxe guest house accommodation. Villa Montartino, Florence
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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
Another new hotel inside the walls of Lucca, Hotel San Martino is a small, family-run hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Albergo San Martino, Lucca
Siena - Hotel Santa Caterina - just outside the mediaeval centre, this is a comfortable, friendly and luxurious holiday hotel - an ideal vacation base for exploring this lovely mediaeval city and the rest of Tuscany. Hotel Santa Caterina, Siena
Euro Hotel is a modern hotel and conference centre offering four-star accommodation near Pisa, Italy, a great choice from the many Tuscany hotels on offer. It Euro Hotel, Pisa
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
Podere Marchiano Farmhouse Inn, Tuscany — This farmhouse in Chianti has excellent facilities and is well-placed for excursions into central Italy, with Siena and Florence within easy reach. Podere Marciano Farmhouse Inn, Florence
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Tuscany - A wonderful family atmosphere at this country hotel offering traditional accommodation on a farm outside Florence. Painstakingly restored, with a large swimming pool, it has easy access to Florence, Siena and Chianti. Locanda Casanuova. Locanda Casanuova, Florence
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