Originally a 19th-century hunting lodge, the Albergo villa Marta is now an attractive, family-run country-house hotel. Each of the 11 rooms has en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, and a well stocked minibar. Albergo Villa Marta, Lucca
Hotel Negresco is one of the more prestigious four-star hotels in the popular resort of Forte dei Marmi, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast. There are 39 comfortable rooms, each with its own marble-clad en-suite bathroom and fabulous views either out to sea or over towards the mountains. Hotel Il Negresco, Lucca
Set in the wild, mountainous grandeur of the Garfagnana, northern Tuscany, Hotel Ristorante Belvedere is an oasis of luxury, a three star hotel with an excellent restaurant, swimming pool and sports facilities. Hotel Ristorante Belvedere, Lucca
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
The family-run Hotel Carignano is situated in a quiet area only a few kilometres from the centre of Lucca and its artistic treasures. The well known restaurant Carignano is alongside. Hotel Carignano, Lucca
Hermitage Hotel is an elegant modern hotel in Tuscany, situated within its own attractive grounds around 600 metres from the beach at Forte dei Marmi. There are 57 en-suite rooms, all with pleasant views of the hotel grounds plus satellite TV, direct-dial telephone internet link and minibar. Hermitage Hotel, Lucca
This elegant four-star hotel in Viareggio, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast, is set in an elegant Liberty-style building on the town's chic promenade. The Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Viareggio has 50 handsome rooms, all with lovely en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Lucca
Park Hotel Regina is in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Bagni di Lucca. With modern facilities and perfect surroundings, this three star hotel is ideal for vacation or business stays. Park Hotel Regina, Lucca
Hotel Caesar is a superior four-star hotel in Italy, lying on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera. You'll enjoy a high standard of service and plenty in the way of sporting and outdoor activities in the pleasant seaside resort of Lido di Camaiore. Hotel Caesar, Lucca
