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
One of the finest hotels in Rome, the five-star St Regis Grand Hotel regularly accommodates celebrities on their visits to the capital. This Rome hotel is close to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Via Veneto. St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome
This Rome hotel is one of the oldest in the city and is minutes from the Spanish Steps and the best shopping district of the city. It has breathtaking interiors including a beautiful 19th century ballroom with fine stuccoes, and an impressive list of luminaries have stayed here over the years. Grand Hotel Plaza, Rome
This sumptuous five-star hotel is housed in an eighteenth-century former palace in the heart of Lucca's old city centre - allowing you to really make the most of this delightful medieval city. There are just 13 rooms at the Hotel Noblesse, Lucca - eight doubles and five suites. Hotel Noblesse, Lucca
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
This luxurious Venice hotel can be found on Campo San Moise, close to St Mark's Square, and is equally suitable for holidaymakers and business travellers. The Bauer Hotel has 91 individually designed bedrooms and 18 luxury suites, each with Italian marble bathrooms and a range of modern amenities including, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and minibar. Bauer Hotel, Venice
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
The Westin Excelsior in the heart of Rome's ancient city centre has a staggering 316 rooms, but quantity in no way compromises the quality of this five-star, award-winning hotel. Its bedrooms have been decorated by hand in sumptuous colours and with luxurious furnishings, and each is equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, immaculate en-suite bathroom and well-stocked minibar. The Westin Excelsior, Rome
