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
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
You'll get a warm welcome at the Hotel Ideale, conveniently situated just 10 minutes from the central railway staion and Linate Airport, and close to the centre of Milan. It has 22 tastefully decorated rooms with bathroom, telephone, TV and air conditioning. Hotel Ideale, Milan
The Golf Hotel in Milan is situated close to the city's commercial centre and Trade Fair (Fiera) area within easy reach of the motorway/highway. Nearby are a selection of golf courses and the San Siro football stadium. Golf Hotel, Milan
The Hotel New York in Milan offers guests a comfortable stay in a conveniently central location. This recently modernised and refurbished three-star hotel lies close to Milan's mainline railway station and the city's business district. Hotel New York, Milan
Hotel La Paul, Lake Garda - This 3-star hotel sits on a peninsula jutting onto the waters. It boasts excellent vacation facilities, a pool, beach, restaurant and its own pier. Hotel La Paul, Brescia
Swimming pool
The Jolly Hotel President is one of Milan's larger hotels, offering four-star accommodation and services in a sought-after central location close to the Piazza del Duomo. There are 241 rooms, all with modern, en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, personal safe and minibar. Jolly Hotel President, Milan
Swimming pool
Set outside the downtown area, this hotel in Milan is in the north-west of town, ideally situated for the new Rho-Pero trade show and five metro (subway/underground) stops from the Trade Show at Largo Domodossola. Hotel Bonola, Milan
