Hotel Airone, Arzachena is on the stunning Gulf of Cannigone, close to the beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 70 tastefully furnished rooms, all with private garden or sun terrace plus en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access and minibar. Hotel Airone, Sassari
This three-star hotel in Genoa is part of the Best Western international hotel chain and is centrally located in Genoa's historic and commercial district. The Teatro dell'Opera and Palazzo Ducale are both within easy walking distance. Best Western Metropoli, Genoa
The Hotel La Meridiana is set in large, shady gardens on the Venice Lido (Lido di Venezia). This hotel in Venice is open all year round and has 35 air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, safety deposit box and minibar. Hotel La Meridiana, Venice
The delightful town of Praiano is the setting for this Amalfi Coast hotel. The name of the four-star Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Praiano, means 'golden sunset' and that is the view guests can enjoy from their room, the spacious terraces or from the rooftop swimming pool. Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Salerno
Overlooking the beautiful Piazzo D'Azeglio, the 5-star Hotel Regency is one of Florence's most exclusive hotels. With the atmosphere of an elegant private villa, this recently renovated property is located in the centre of the city, a short walk from all the main major tourist attractions and museums. Hotel Regency, Florence
Housed in a lovely old palazzo dating from the early 1800s, the Hotel Fenice is a delightful three-star hotel in Milan. This is a lovely base for your stay in Milan, with rooms decorated in tastefully understated style, a delightful lobby with marble floors and wainscoting, and a breakfast room in fruitwood with trompe l'oeil decorations. Hotel Fenice, Milan
This Rome hotel is right in the heart of the capital with easy access to many of the tourist highlights including the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. The hotel is also close to Rome's main shopping areas and the designer mecca of the Via Veneto. Hotel Meridiana, Rome
Hotel Caesar is a superior four-star hotel in Italy, lying on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera. You'll enjoy a high standard of service and plenty in the way of sporting and outdoor activities in the pleasant seaside resort of Lido di Camaiore. Hotel Caesar, Lucca