Hotel Negresco is one of the more prestigious four-star hotels in the popular resort of Forte dei Marmi, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast. There are 39 comfortable rooms, each with its own marble-clad en-suite bathroom and fabulous views either out to sea or over towards the mountains. Hotel Il Negresco, Lucca
A hotel in Rome right opposite the Pantheon ... the Hotel Pantheon enjoys a quite unique location. The Albergo has been an inn since the fifteenth century. In the year 1467 this was the Ram Inn. Hotel Sole al Pantheon, Rome
Hotel Gattapone is a delightful four-star hotel housed in a historic villa close to the castle and Spoleto's medieval centre. With stunning views of the Monteluco hills and the famous medieval bridge Ponte delle Torri, the hotel is just a short stroll from all Spoleto's major attractions. Hotel Gattapone Spoleto, Perugia
The Hotel Novotel Torino is in the north-east of Turin, near the commercial areas, and is perfect for business travellers and families alike. The friendly staff can help arrange conferences in any of the eight meeting rooms and high-speed internet connection is also available. Hotel Novotel Torino, Turin
The Hotel Venus Sea Gardens is an elegant hotel in the Siracusa region of Sicily, within easy reach of the popular cities of Catania and Siracusa (Syracuse). Hotel Venus Sea Garden, Syracuse
This hotel in Rimini is built right on the Marina Centro, a lively area packed full of restaurants and bars serving cocktails and locally caught fish. The beach is literally right in front of the hotel and the town of Rimini is also easy to get into. Hotel President, Rimini
This hotel in Rome is situated opposite the Doria Pamphili Park, an exclusive residential area of the City of the Seven Hills. The building is quite modern and enjoys superb views of the park itself as well as having the option of the hotel's own gardens which surround the pool and play area for children. Hotel Villa Pamphili, Rome
Self-catering apartments at this hotel in Florence, mean you have the option to eat in, but with so many enticing restaurants nearby, you also have the freedom to dine out as much as you choose. Residence San Niccolo, Florence
