This simple, homely, budget-priced hotel in Milan offers B&B style accommodation in the city's commercial district close to the San Siro Stadium and Milan's Trade Fair. There is plenty of public transport to take you into the historic city centre and the area has plenty of cafes and bars. Hotel Edy, Milan
A fine old building, recently completely renovated, the Hotel Larius, Como, now offers three-star comfort close to the shores of Italy's Lake Como. With spacious twin and double rooms (and connecting rooms if required), this Como hotel is perfect for family groups, and the helpful front desk staff will be delighted to help you book trips, tickets and boat tours of the lake. Hotel Larius, Como
The Hotel Mazzini, just 250 metres from the central railway station, is owned and run by the Castella family. All rooms at this small hotel have a shower and private bathroom, orthopaedic beds, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, locker and air conditioning. Hotel Mazzini, Milan
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
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
The family-run holiday Residence Il Sogno is ideal for families and friends who want to enjoy everything Lake Garda has to offer. It has 25 comfortable, air-conditioned apartments with their own balcony and a wide range of amenities including satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe and kitchen equipment. Residence Il Sogno, Brescia
A reasonable price and a central location, the two-star Hotel Trieste, Milan, lies very near to Central Station and to unmissable sights such as the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Castello Sforzesco. This hotel in Italy has double, twin and triple rooms. Hotel Trieste, Milan
A beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel Terminus has been beautifully created within an early nineteenth century, Liberty-style building. This hotel in Italy maintains its aristocratic bearing, set within lovely gardens, the rooms beautifully finished in Como silks with stucco and boiserie work. Hotel Terminus, Como
