A four-star hotel in Italy, the Adi Doria Grand, Milan, boasts typical 20th century Milanese comfort and style (bathrooms are dressed in fine Carrara marble) and hotel comforts very much of the 21st century. Doria Grand Hotel, Milan
The Villa Zuccari is a luxurious four-star country-house hotel in Montefalco, which lies amid pretty Umbrian countryside not far from Trevi. There are 34 spacious rooms (including several suites) all luxuriously decorated and fitted with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV plus a separate seating area with a minibar. Villa Zuccari, Perugia
Set on an 'island within an island', the Arbatasar Hotel, Arbatax, sits on a little promontory jutting out into the Mediterranean from the eastern coast of Sardinia. The name of the hotel comes from the old Arabic word for 'the 14th tower' (Arabic is one of the countless influences on Sardinian culture and language - this is a much-invaded island down the centuries). Arbatasar Hotel, Nuoro
This four-star hotel in Rimini has a welcoming atmosphere and tastefully decorated rooms with air conditioning, an internet connection, telephone and television - and many of the rooms have their own balconies. Its restaurant serves a variety of dishes and it also has a comfortable bar to enjoy a drink throughout the day. Hotel Bellevue, Rimini
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is a great example of 14th century Venetian Gothic architecture, and was fully restored in 2000, complete with Italian marble staircase. Hotel Palazzo Priuli, Venice
This large, modern hotel is situated on the south side of Milan close to the motorway/highway exit and about seven kilometres from the city centre. The Hotel Sporting, Milan (Milano) has a free shuttle service to carry guests to and from the centre. Hotel Sporting, Milan
This hotel in Rome is a luxurious and exclusive place to stay, perfectly located on the Via dei Condotti within paces of Rome's high fashion stores such as Gucci, Cartier and Armani. The hotel is also close to the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna and Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Colosseum. The Inn at the Spanish Steps, Rome
Albornoz Palace Hotel is a sophisticated modern hotel near the medieval centre of Spoleto. Housed in an imposing, beautifully designed building, the hotel has its own impressive art gallery as well as a dedicated business-support centre with internet access and secretarial services. Albornoz Palace Hotel, Perugia
