A three-star hotel in Milan with a family focus (children of ten and under stay free), a fully equipped gym with Jacuzzi and spa pool, and meeting facilities for business travellers. Hotel Rex, Milan
Gaze onto the Tuscan hills from your luxurious bedroom at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, in the heart of Florence. This hotel in Italy offers the best in city centre comfort and convenience. The hotel has a fine restaurant serving Tuscan specialities, an American bar and lounge, and two shops selling Italian gifts and leatherware. Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence
Set in delightful Tuscan countryside a short distance from Montepulciano, Hotel Panoramic has 20 bright, airy air-conditioned rooms, all with private bath or shower room, television, telephone and internet link. Hotel Panoramic, Siena
The family-run Hotel Carignano is situated in a quiet area only a few kilometres from the centre of Lucca and its artistic treasures. The well known restaurant Carignano is alongside. Hotel Carignano, Lucca
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is a recently renovated building with the perfect Venetian setting - overlooking one of the city's 150 canals. Situated in the Santa Croce district of downtown Venice, the three-star Hotel Arlecchino is close to several of the town's finest galleries and museums. Hotel Arlecchino, Venice
A 3-star hotel in San Remo (Sanremo), this accommodation enjoys a superb position on the Imperatrice promenade, around 100 metres from the seafront. Hotel Belsoggiorno, Imperia
Close to the Corso Buenos Aires, the Hotel Felice Casati is well placed for both leisure and business travel. A subway journey from the nearby Porta Venezia station will take you straight to the exhibition centres. Hotel Felice Casati, Milan
This three-star hotel is located in the town of Cava de Tirreni, which is in a beautiful valley surrounded by hills and trees close to Salerno. It has a friendly atmosphere and a relaxing lounge bar and restaurant that serves a variety of international and regional dishes. Hotel Pineta Castello, Salerno
