Located on the via Santa Maria, the road leading up to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the small, friendly, family-run Hotel Francesco has a selection of comfortable bedrooms rooms with air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, minibar, TV, safe and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Hotel Francesco, Pisa
A superb setting, this four-star Tuscan hotel is set within a thirteenth century fortress, once belonging to Pope Alexander VII. Now elegantly remodelled into a luxury hotel with superb views onto the Crete Senese. Hotel Castello Di Leonina, Siena
This hotel just outside Florence (Firenze) is set in the gorgeous Fiesole hills and has outstanding views of the city, which is less than six kilometres away. There are 32 spacious rooms, all with private bath or shower room, satellite television, direct-dial phone, internet modem link and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Villa Fiesole, Florence
Hotel Centrale is centrally located in Florence (Firenze) close to the Duomo, the railway station and Santa Maria Novella. There are 20 welcoming rooms at this hotel in Florence, all with en-suite shower room, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Centrale, Florence
This Florence hotel is a three-star establishment built in a beautiful historical palace from the early 19th century. It has recently been renovated and provides an ideal location for either a business stay or a romantic weekend away. Hotel Panama, Florence
This Florence hotel is located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside yet within easy reach of the city and many other tourist attractions. It has 110 air-conditioned rooms with a range of amenities including satellite TV, minibar and safety deposit box. Hotel Demidoff, Florence
The Hotel Terminus & Plaza is situated in a quiet street in Pisa, near the railway station, 1km from the airport, and well-placed for sightseeing. A modern, air-conditioned building, it has 53 bedrooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. Hotel Terminus and Plaza, Pisa
This hotel in Donnini, half an hour away from Florence, was built in the 13th century as a monastery and still retains many of its original features. Today, though, the Villa Pitiana is a comfortable four-star hotel with every modern convenience. Villa Pitiana, Florence
