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 Cristoforo Colombo has 116 fully equipped rooms, refurbished to a high standard, and a Congress Centre with three meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 90 people. Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, 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
On the edge of Sirmione, a popular resort on the shores of Lake Garda, the Gardenia Hotel is a three-building complex offering standard and superior accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a solarium, lovely gardens and both indoor and outdoor parking. Hotel Gardenia, Brescia
This stylish modern hotel is part of a prestigious Japanese hotel chain and is situated in a lively, bohemian district of Milan. There are 86 guest rooms and seven suites, all with en-suite facilities, individually controlled air-conditioning, personal safe, high-speed internet connection point and satellite TV. Hotel Nikken Milano, Milan
A comfortable and convenient hotel in Milan, the Hotel Ca'Grande is handily located for Centrale rail station, for the town centre and the main shopping areas. With 18 air-conditioned rooms, this hotel in Italy also has its own garden ... a little oasis in the heart of the city. Hotel Ca' Grande, Milan
Nicely situated in the north-eastern corner of Milan, the Hotel Lugano is a perfect base whether you're staying in the city on business or pleasure. This Milan hotel is a quarter of an hour from Linate airport and around a kilometre from the exit of the Tangenziale Est (East) ring road. Hotel Lugano, Milan
A four-star hotel in Milan within walking distance of the Milan Fair. Nearby are the San Siro soccer stadium, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' at Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the superb shopping in the city centre, with the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II within easy reach. Hotel Rubens, Milan
