This four-star hotel is in the centre of the city of Turin (Torino) and is close to the Porta Nuova (the main railway station). Built in 1800, the Hotel Crystal Palace has both elegance and all the modern amenities you'll require. Hotel Crystal Palace, Turin
A very stylish, modern hotel in the heart of Turin, the four star Jolly Hotel Ambasciatori lies on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Under-16s stay free at this family focused hotel, which has a selection of 199 comfortably appointed rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable television, direct modem link, am/fm radio, air conditioning, windows that open, and much more. Jolly Hotel Ambasciatori, Turin
Hotel Augustus is a handsome, modern hotel set amid pines close to one of Riccione's finest beaches. The 44 rooms all have en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Augustus, Rimini
The Duke Hotel in Rome's smart Parioli district offers 78 luxurious rooms, each generously equipped with en-suite facilities, Internet access, minibar, Playstation and satellite TV. The Duke Hotel, Rome
This Florence hotel is a renovated 19th century palace in the heart of the city, where the book and film 'Hannibal' was set. It is within walking distance of Florence's architectural highlights including the famous Uffizi Gallery, which boasts works by Michelangelo and the domed city cathedral, The Duomo, which dominates the Florence skyline. Hotel Adler Cavalieri, Florence
Combine your love of golf with a vacation in one of Italy's most beautiful regions. The Castellaro Golf Resort, San Remo (Sanremo) sits 7km east of the town and 4km back from the waters of the Gulf of Genoa. Castellaro Golf Resort, Imperia
Gazing out onto the Spanish Steps and the Piazza di Spagna, this Rome hotel surely has one of the most romantic locations in the entire city. The Pierret Palio Bianco Hotel is also perfectly placed for visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Hotel Pierret Palio Bianco, Rome
The elegant Hotel Plaza in Desenzano del Garda, overlooking Lake Garda itself, has 30 spacious, comfortable bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning, colour TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. It also has a good restaurant, a bar and a well equipped meeting room. Hotel Plaza, Brescia
