Hotel Moderno Verdi is a beautiful four-star hotel housed in an early 20th century building in the heart of Genoa's old quarter. The hotel has 87 elegantly furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, telephone, TV, internet connection, safety deposit box and minibar. Hotel Moderno Verdi, Genoa
Castello Chiola is a wonderful four-star hotel housed in a historic castle in the ancient town of Loreto Aprutino. The setting is stupendous and each of the 36 luxurious rooms has gorgeous views over stunning countryside fringed by the Adriatic sea on one side and the Gran Sasso mountain on the other. Castello Chiola, Pescara
A perfect spot for a family break, this Rimini hotel offers a range of apartment suites sleeping up to five people in modern luxury. Each suite has a private bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette, and some have sofa beds and a small lounge. Hotel Astoria Suite, Rimini
A superb setting, this four-star Tuscan hotel is set within a thirteenth century fortress, once belonging to Pope Alexander VII. Now elegantly remodelled into a luxury hotel with superb views onto the Crete Senese. Hotel Castello Di Leonina, Siena
This Venice hotel, in the Cannaregio district in the north of the city, was once the home of Turkish tradesmen. Today, the Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel is a stylish 4-star establishment that offers 55 luxurious guest rooms, each with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, safe and internet access. Hotel Ai Mori D'Oriente, Venice
A very nice four-star hotel on Lake Como, the Como Hotel is ideally situated both for the lake and the pedestrianised centre of town. The hotel is well set up for couples, families and business visitors alike. Hotel Como, Como
A four-star hotel in Milan, the Hotel Admiral is ideally situated for seeing the sights - within minutes you can be at the Last Supper, the San Siro Stadium, the Milan Fair and the great shopping that Milan has to offer - and a very comfortable bed on which to lay your head at the end of the day. Admiral Hotel, Milan
The Park Hotel Continental is situated in the idyllic town of San Dona di Piave, which is well connected by road and rail to the cities of Venice, Padua and Verona, as well as the beach resort of Jesolo. This prestigious Friuli hotel has 58 modern and well-proportioned rooms, each complete with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom and satellite TV. Park Hotel Continental, Venice
