An idyllic situation gazing over the mountains and the waters of Lake Como for the four-star Hotel Asnigo in Cernobbio. This hotel in the Lombardy region of north Italy is a beautifully renovated Liberty-style building, now boasting state-of-the-art comforts, including wireless internet access in all rooms. Hotel Asnigo, Como
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This four-star hotel in Milan is conveniently situated in the city's commercial San Siro district, not far from the sports stadium and easily accessible from the Tangenziale ring road. The Rho Pero Trade Fair centre is just a few minutes away by public transport and the historic city centre is also within easy reach. Grand Hotel Brun, Milan
Hotel Carrobbio is an elegant four-star hotel in Milan, with 56 comfortable, contemporary-style rooms all equipped with modern en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV with optional channels, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Carrobbio, Milan
This two-star hotel in Milan lies on the southern fringes of the centre. Conveniently situated for Linate international airport (ten minutes by car) and the Assago Forum. Hotel Alessander, Milan
Albergo della Torre is a warm, friendly family-run hotel in the ancient market town of Trescore Balneario, 15 minutes' drive from Bergamo. The hotel has 34 cosy, en-suite rooms, all with TV and telephone. Albergo della Torre, Bergamo
In an ideal location on the shores of Lake Garda, the glamorous Hotel Il Riccio offers comfortable accommodation with bathroom, telephone and television, a large lounge with a terrace with views over the lake, a fine restaurant, indoor parking, a lift, and a private park with its own beach and jetty. Hotel Il Riccio, Brescia
A three-star hotel on Lake Como, the Hotel Engadina is superbly situated. Just eight minutes from the Central rail station (S Giovanni) and a few minutes from the shops and the shores of Lake Como itself, this is a perfect situation for enjoying the clean, fresh air of northern Italy's lake district. Hotel Engadina, Como
Central yet secluded, this hotel in Milan offers the best of both worlds to business and leisure travellers. The four star Andreola Central Hotel lies on Via Scarlatti in Milan, close to the main rail station and has a full range of business services: the hotel will provide email and fax, photocopying, internet, computer hire, translations, conference phones and meeting rooms. Andreola Central Hotel, Milan
