The Hotel Bel Soggiorno lies right inside the medieval walled city of San Gimignano, close to the Porta San Giovanni, where guests can park. The 22 rooms are all en-suite with cable/satellite TV and telephone. The hotel has a restaurant. Hotel Bel Soggiorno, Siena
A lovely three-star hotel in the heart of Chianti, the Hotel Villa Belvedere has been lovingly created from an eighteenth century Tuscan villa. Dine on dishes created with ingredients grown in the hotel's own gardens; take a relaxing dip in the pool; and explore the historic delights or nearby Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Hotel Villa Belvedere, Siena
Hotel Citti is a modern, medium-sized hotel on the outskirts of Arzachena. There are 50 bright, simply-furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV and direct-dial phone. The hotel has its own small swimming pool plus a cheerful snack bar. Hotel Citti, Sassari
This hotel in Rome is located right in the heart of the capital, and is within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Vatican, The Pantheon and The Colosseum. Hotel Morgana, Rome
Piedmont — A lovely little 3-Star hotel with delightful views near Asti and Alba. Nice rooms, air-conditioning and conference facilities make this a real find in northern Italy. Castiglione Hotel. Castiglione Hotel, Cuneo
This Riva del Garda hotel boasts a magnificent location near the lake side and is surrounded by olive groves and mountains. It's at the northern point of Lake Garda, a perennially popular tourist destination. Ambassador Suite Hotel, Trento
This hotel in the Santa Croce sestiere of Venice (Venezia) is ideal for visitors, being situated conveniently close to the railway station and the car/coach park at Piazzale Roma (no cars within Venice of course!). The Hotel Doge is on a sidestreet close to the Grand Canal, giving you easy access to the gondolas and water taxis which will get you around by water. This old area of Venice is a network of little calli (streets and alleyways) with great local shops, bars and restaurants. Hotel Doge, Venice
The Astoria Executive Hotel is a modern three-star hotel conveniently situated right in the heart of Parma. With 88 contemporary-style rooms, all with private bathroom, colour television, direct-dial telephone and minibar, guests can expect a comfortable, relaxing stay. Astoria Executive Hotel, Parma
