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
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
This mansion house three star hotel is to be found in the beautiful hilltop village of Montecatini Alto. Villa Gaia, Pistoia
Located on the famous Capo Vaticano, a short distance from Tropea, Tonicello Village has both hotel accommodation and self-catering rental apartments in this splendid region of Calabria. You’re always just a short distance from the clear waters and white beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Villaggio Hotel Tonicello, Vibo Valentia
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+
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
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