Lake Garda - This lakeside hotel is perfect for peaceful romantic holidays and within easy sightseeing distance of Verona, Brescia and even Milan and Venice. Hotel Bisesti. Hotel Bisesti, Verona
Hotel Vecchia Cartiera. This hotel, in the centre of Colle Val d'Elsa, is housed in an ancient paper mill, carefully restored to provide a comfortable hotel and restaurant. Thirty eight bedrooms, air conditioning. Hotel Vecchia Cartiera, Siena
The Residence Bosco della Spina, run much as a hotel, offers both daily and weekly accommodation in a range of suites within this restored mediaeval farm complex. Restaurant, pool, and splendid hilltop views, located between Siena and Montalcino. Bosco della Spina, Siena
Hotel delle Muse offers modern, comfortable 3-star hotel accommodation in Rome's Parioli district. Excellent facilities and a restaurant with a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Hotel delle Muse, Rome
Bed and Breakfast La Romea is housed in a historic residence in the centre of Lucca, located on the first floor of a late 14th century palace in Via Sant'Andrea, Lucca, a short walk from the Guinigi Tower. La Romea Lucca, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Piedmont - Enjoy the splendour of Italy's Lake Maggiore from this vacation hotel in the centre of Stresa, 30 metres from the shore. Hotel Italie & Suisse. Hotel Italie & Suisse, Verbano - Cusio
Situated on Via Perugino, this Milan hotel is perfectly located for exploring the city. And lying just ten minutes from Linate airport, from Milan's Central railway station and from the motorway exits, the Hotel Perugino is perfect for getting into and out of town. Hotel Perugino, Milan
This medium-sized hotel in Milan (Milano) has an eco-friendly approach, evident in its sympathetic style and environmentally friendly furnishings. The Hotel Ariston, Milan has 52 comfortable, en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite/cable television, high-speed internet access, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Ariston, Milan