This hotel in Rome enjoys a fabulous central location near to the Spanish Steps. It's in an Art Nouveau building which has been restored to create modern, comfortable accommodation, but still retains many of its original features. Rome is renowned worldwide for its ancient architecture and fashionable shopping districts. Residence Barberini, Rome
Hotel El Faro is a glorious five-star hotel in a stunning location overlooking the legendary Bay of Nymphs, near Alghero on the Italian island of Sardinia. There are 92 rooms, all with balcony and luxurious en-suite bathroom facilities as well as TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel El Faro, Sassari
Hotel Terme Metropole is a five-star spa hotel in Italy, with five thermal swimming pools in its generous grounds. There are 100 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with telephone, TV, internet point, personal safe and minibar, and the hotel has an elegant restaurant plus a bar and night club. Hotel Terme Metropole, Padua
Within a seventeenth century Venetian palazzo, the Hotel Dei Dogi promises 'regal luxury in Venice'. This lovely old building sits within its own gardens, 2000 square metres of lush greenery, providing an oasis in the heart of the old city. Boscolo Dei Dogi, Venice
Hotel Villa Aminta is a very nice five-star hotel situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, and lying on the edge of the elegant Italian own of Stresa. As well as 65 magnificent en-suite rooms with all the amenities one would expect of a hotel of this calibre, this Lake Maggiore hotel boasts two terrific restaurants, luxuriant gardens, a shop, a free car park and a swimming pool. Hotel Villa Aminta, Verbano - Cusio
The only hotel in Duomo Square, and popular with opera singers - La Scala is close by - the 5-star Grand Hotel Duomo has 162 luxurious rooms and 20 suites, all with views over Milan's stunning cathedral. Grand Hotel Duomo, Milan
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
Locanda l'Elisa offers true five star luxury, just a short distance from Lucca. Locanda l'Elisa, Lucca
