This five-star hotel in Florence is perfect for those seeking opulence and comfort at a short distance from the town centre. It is within easy reach of the city's many galleries, churches and shops, but with such great facilities on site, you may prefer to sit back and enjoy the view from this idyllic hillside retreat. Hotel Villa La Vedetta, Florence
Overlooking the beautiful Piazzo D'Azeglio, the 5-star Hotel Regency is one of Florence's most exclusive hotels. With the atmosphere of an elegant private villa, this recently renovated property is located in the centre of the city, a short walk from all the main major tourist attractions and museums. Hotel Regency, Florence
Le Meridien Turin Art+Tech is an exciting blend of high-tech design, contemporary art and five-star comfort. Loft style bedrooms feature large windows, designer furniture, wall mounted plasma-screen TVs and multi-jet power showers, while all rooms and public areas feature wireless Internet access, ADSL/ISDN/LAN/WI-FI and air-conditioning. Art+Tech Hotel, Turin
This elegant hotel in the Catania region of Sicily boasts 91 rooms, with decor inspired by citrus colours and locally-produced ceramic tiles. The Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro lies in the small town of Caltagirone, and every room enjoys views from its balcony over the pretty green hills of the region. Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro, Catania
Hotel Due Torri Terme is a lovely five-star spa hotel near Padua in northern Italy, housed in a former country house in the attractive spa resort of Abano Terme. There are 160 luxurious rooms, an elegant restaurant and a glorious circular swimming pool. Hotel Due Torri Terme, Padua
Il Saraceno Grand Hotel Amalfi Coast has 55 air-conditioned guest rooms, one suite and six junior suites all overlooking a beautiful bay. It has two restaurants, two bars, a private pool and beach, a smart meeting room for up to 50 people, and a private chapel that is ideal for weddings. Il Saraceno Grand Hotel, Salerno
Situated on the Piazza Barberini in the heart of Rome, Hotel Bernini Bristol offers guests the ultimate in comfort with a distinctive old-world ambience. Each of the 127 luxuriously furnished rooms has air-conditioning, minibar, TV and en-suite facilities Hotel Bernini Bristol, Rome
The Bertha International is a first-class five-star hotel in the quiet spa resort of Montegrotto Terme, just a few miles southwest of Padua. With 100 palatial en-suite rooms, all with superior en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar, guests can expect the highest standards of comfort. Bertha International, Padua
