The Hotel Universo is conveniently situated right in the heart of Lucca, between the citizen theatre and the monumental Palazzo Ducale. This Lucca hotel has 60 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Universo, Lucca
Hotel Villa Aurea is a very comfortable four-star hotel complex in Tuscany, set in gorgeous parkland close to Cortona. This Italian hotel has a luxurious spa with a wide range of relaxing and de-stressing treatments as well as a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool. Hotel Villa Aurea, Arezzo
On the banks of the River Arno, the recently refurbished Hotel River combines modern comforts with classic style. It has 38 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, central heating, satellite TV, safe, direct-dial telephone and smoke alarm, and is particularly suitable for disabled guests. Hotel River, Florence
A lovely hotel in Florence, with modern comforts within a beautifully restored fifteenth century building, the Hotel Unicorno is superbly placed closed to the main railway station at Santa Maria Novella. Hotel Unicorno, Florence
Conveniently located right by the exit of the A11 motorway/highway, this very nice hotel in Lucca has 68 beautifully designed, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. The Eurostars Toscana, Lucca has an excellent restaurant, a stylish bar, a well-equipped gymnasium and a dedicated business support centre. Eurostars Toscana, Lucca
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
Hotel Masaccio has 27 modern, welcoming rooms, all with attractive views of the historic Tuscan town of San Giovanni Valdarno. Conveniently placed for the motorway exit and with easy access to the cultural centres of Florence, Arezzo and Siena, all rooms have en-suite facilities plus colour TV, direct-dial phone line and air-conditioning. Hotel Masaccio, Arezzo
The Hotel San Marco is a medium-sized modern hotel close to Lucca's attractive San Marco district. There are 42, bright, stylish rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link and minibar. Hotel San Marco, Lucca
