This hotel in Donnini, half an hour away from Florence, was built in the 13th century as a monastery and still retains many of its original features. Today, though, the Villa Pitiana is a comfortable four-star hotel with every modern convenience. Villa Pitiana, Florence
Preserving the noble appearance of an antique, aristrocratic Luccan villa, La Principessa has been, since 1973, one of the most elegant hotels in Tuscany. Hotel Villa la Principessa, Lucca
A four-star hotel in Milan, equally ideal for business and leisure travellers, the Hotel Rafaello provides ease and comfort in the heart of the city. Luxuriously appointed rooms, conference and meeting facilities and a fully equipped gym are just some of the features that will make your stay in Milan special. Hotel Raffaello, Milan
The delightful town of Praiano is the setting for this Amalfi Coast hotel. The name of the four-star Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Praiano, means 'golden sunset' and that is the view guests can enjoy from their room, the spacious terraces or from the rooftop swimming pool. Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Salerno
Arranged at the side of the beach, this stunning new four-star Calabria hotel offers every luxury in a perfect setting. Hotel Borgo Di Riaci, Vibo Valentia
This Hotel in Sant'Agnello is 1.5 kilometres outside the centre of Sorrento and is ideally situated for exploring the sun-drenched south of Italy. It is one hour by rail from the city of Naples and is also close to the coastal towns of Positano and Ravello and the island of Capri. Hotel Caravel, Naples
Hotel Villa Ranieri is set in its own pretty gardens away from the main road on a peaceful side street of Naples. Housed in a historic villa, there are 12 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone line and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Villa Ranieri, Naples
Housed in an old 18th century palace 15 kilometres from medieval Modena, the Roccaboschetti Hotel in San Cesario Sul Panaro offers four-star accommodation in furnishings reminiscent of its beginnings. Hotel Roccaboschetti, Modena
