Situated on the Capo Vaticano headland on the southern Tyrrhenian coast, this four-star Calabrian hotel offers ultra-modern luxury a few steps from a beach of white sand and a turquoise sea. Sunshine Club Hotel, Vibo Valentia
A very handy, city centre location for this hotel in Milan. The splendidly named Jolly Hotel Machiavelli offers relaxed, four-star hotel accommodation in Italy, within easy reach of the public gardens, close to the elegant, cobbled streets of the Brera district, to the Duomo (Milan Cathedral) and the world-class fashion stores on the Corso Buenos Aires. Jolly Hotel Machiavelli, Milan
The Hotel Raffaello is nicely situated in a quiet part of the Emilia-Romagna city of Modena. Handy for the centro storico and downtown area, this accommodation is a winning mix of style and comfort. Hotel Raffaello, Modena
Conveniently located right by the exit of the A11 motorway/highway, this very nice hotel in Lucca has 68 beautifully designed, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. The Eurostars Toscana, Lucca has an excellent restaurant, a stylish bar, a well-equipped gymnasium and a dedicated business support centre. Eurostars Toscana, Lucca
Hotel Palace is an impressive four-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of Bari's commercial centre, close to the old town. There are 197 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and internet connection. Hotel Palace, Bari
This four-star Italian hotel lies near the town of Trapani, Sicily. Below the little village of Erice, on the side of Mount Venere, this is a lovely choice among hotels in Sicily, Italy. Hotel Baia dei Mulini, Trapani
Picturesque views across the Mediterranean, comfortable accommodation and a variety of modern conveniences are guaranteed in the luxurious confines of this hotel in Trapani. Surrounded by grassy meadows, the hotel has a range of rooms from family-friendly apartments to private suites with jacuzzi. Resort I Mulini, Trapani
This Florence hotel is a luxurious modern establishment ... a converted Florentine palazzo. The three-star Grand Hotel Cavour will meet all your requirements for business trips. It has a business centre with three rooms that can accommodate 10-60 people, and all have internet sockets. Grand Hotel Cavour, Florence