On an old farm in Chianti, the four-star Hotel Casabianca occupies a uniquely beautiful position ... gazing down on the Val di Chiana on one side, and the Crete Senesi on the other. Enjoy lavish luxury within an idyllic country setting. Hotel Casabianca, Siena
Hotel Quattro Fontane was originally designed as an important aristocratic residence on the Venice Lido and is now an exceptionally comfortable country-house-style hotel. Hotel Quattro Fontane, Venice
This hotel in Sant'Agnello is a beautiful converted mansion in a tranquil area. It has magnificent views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius and is only 60 kilometres from the exciting city of Naples. Hotel Villa Garden, Naples
This friendly, four-star hotel in Bologna has 127 well-appointed rooms that come with breakfast included, a modern en-suite bathroom and amenities such as a minibar, air conditioning and a television. Hotel Bologna, Bologna, Bologna
The Hotel Valadier is a stylish four-star hotel in the ancient city centre of Rome, and a perfect location from which to explore the wealth of art and history the city has to offer. It comprises 60 luxuriously-decorated rooms, each fully equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Valadier, Rome
The Dei Borgognoni is a four-star hotel in Rome, with a perfect location between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Built within a restored eighteenth century palazzo, this is an hotel in Italy of real historic charm and character. Hotel Dei Borgognoni, Rome
The Hotel Sporting e dei Congressi is in the heart of Rimini, within walking distance of the beach. It has 88 elegant rooms with private balcony and bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar and safe. Hotel Sporting, Rimini
This imposing, four-star resort hotel close to Sorrento has been decorated to the highest standard. The Nastro Azzurro Resort is made up of one larger and one smaller building, each equally splendid, and with a total of 120 rooms between them. Each room has gleaming private bathroom facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar and air-conditioning. Grand Hotel Nastro Azzurro, Naples
