The Grand Hotel Terme is one of Chianciano Terme's longest-established, offering the best in comfort in a convenient, central location in the Tuscan town. This hotel in Italy has 107 en-suite rooms and suites, each comfortably air-conditioned and with telephone, satellite TV, AM/FM radio and minibar. Grand Hotel Terme, Siena
Hotel Lo Scoiattolo is a friendly, welcoming three star hotel set amid chestnut woods in the hillside resort of Massino Visconti, near to Italy's Lake Maggiore. There are 30 light and airy rooms, all with colour TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, Novara
The Hotel Valadier is a stylish four-star hotel in the ancient city centre of Rome, and a perfect location from which to explore the wealth of art and history the city has to offer. It comprises 60 luxuriously-decorated rooms, each fully equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Valadier, Rome
The Duke Hotel in Rome's smart Parioli district offers 78 luxurious rooms, each generously equipped with en-suite facilities, Internet access, minibar, Playstation and satellite TV. The Duke Hotel, Rome
The Mont Blanc Village Hotel in Aosta boasts one of the finest possible Alpine locations. It lies on the slopes of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) and within walking distance of Courmayeur, one of the Alps' premier resorts. Mont Blanc Hotel Village, Aosta
The Hotel Biri, Padova, part of the Best Western chain, is situated in Padua's commercial district close to the trade fair. This Italian hotel has 92 pleasant, airy en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, internet connection point and minibar. Best Western Hotel Biri, Padua
Beautifully situated in the heart of Turin, the three-star Hotel Nazionale puts the business district, the prime shopping streets, and must-see tourist sights on your doorstep. This Turin hotel is situated on one of the city's most elegant streets, just a short walk from the main railway station at Porta Nuova, which also contains the airbus terminal. Hotel Nazionale, Turin
Park Hotel le Fonti is near Volterra and has 66 comfortable en-suite rooms with phone, cable/satellite TV, and minibar. Children under 12 stay free and there is a play area in the garden as well as cots and babysitting facilities. Park Hotel Le Fonti, Pisa
