Hotel Astoria. A friendly family run four star hotel in the very heart of Montecatini Terme. Perfect for visiting the thermal spas. Astoria, Pistoia
The Hotel Belvedere is a delightful B&B-style hotel set close to Viareggio's famous promenade and not far from the beach. There are 12 clean, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial phone and wi-fi internet connection. Some rooms have air-conditioning and some have a balcony and cots are provided for families with young children. Hotel Belvedere, Lucca
Hotel Machiavelli is a restored 16th Century palace in the ancient centre of Florence with splendid views of the Duomo and other landmarks. Three stars. Hotel Machiavelli, Florence, Florence
The Hotel La Luna is a comfortable three-star hotel set in the heart of Lucca's old city, and lies opposite the fashionable and bustling shopping street of the Via Fillungo. There are 29 en-suite rooms here, all with individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel La Luna, Lucca
Set in delightful Tuscan countryside a short distance from Montepulciano, Hotel Panoramic has 20 bright, airy air-conditioned rooms, all with private bath or shower room, television, telephone and internet link. Hotel Panoramic, Siena
The Grand Hotel Capitol is a handsome, modern four-star hotel in Italy, centrally located in Chianciano Terme, Tuscany. All the 68 rooms are elegantly furnished and have air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. Grand Hotel Capitol, Siena
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
The Hotel Bel Soggiorno lies right inside the medieval walled city of San Gimignano, close to the Porta San Giovanni, where guests can park. The 22 rooms are all en-suite with cable/satellite TV and telephone. The hotel has a restaurant. Hotel Bel Soggiorno, Siena
