This Florence hotel is situated in Bivigliano, 16 kilometres from the city centre and within easy reach of many of Florence's most famous tourist sites including the Duomo (cathedral) and the Uffizi Gallery. Villa Giotto Park Hotel, Florence
One of the grandest hotels in the city, this Florence hotel boasts 102 classically furnished rooms featuring colour televisions, centralised music systems and well-stocked minibars. Grand Hotel Minerva, Florence
This Florence hotel is superbly positioned if you are arriving into the Santa Maria Novella train station. The 24-hour concierge and the always-open door allows you the flexibility to set your own schedule, and the luggage service means you can leave your suitcases at the hotel after check-out. Hotel Stella Mary, Florence
Hotel Da Carlos is a family-run hotel located in pretty countryside midway between Lucca and Pisa. There are 16 light, airy rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Ristorante da Carlos, Lucca
This Florence hotel is within a former private villa, built in 1790, and furnished in the traditional style, with antique furniture, old portraits and fine silverware. There is every modern comfort too, with luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned, ensuite bedrooms. Hotel Villa Azalee, Florence
Hotel La Gravenna is located in the pretty town of Subbiano, a little way north of Arezzo and in an area with plenty of history and natural beauty. There are 37 en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial phone and colour TV and children are welcome with under-fives staying free. Hotel La Gravenna, Arezzo
The modern Accademia Palace Hotel has 94 soundproofed rooms and suites, each with private bathroom, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, TV, pay TV, modem connection, safety deposit box, and electronic key system. Accademia Palace, Pisa
The three-star Hotel Liberty, Viareggio is located right on the seafront of this Mediterranean resort in Tuscany, close to the centre of town with its elegant shops, fine restaurants and lively nightlife. Hotel Liberty, Lucca
