This hotel in Florence takes up the top three floors of a 14th century palazzo, and incorporates a roof garden with stunning views and a sitting room with traditional beamed ceilings. The 23 rooms are all air conditioned and each has an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a television with Sky and a minibar. Hotel La Residenza, Florence
This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is located in a prestigious residential area bordering the River Arno and handy for Florence's exhibition centre and business district, as well as being just 15 minutes' walk from the Uffizi and Piazza del Duomo. Hotel Argentina Curtatone, Florence
Hotel Villa Ambra is a pleasant, light-filled hotel in Italy, set in lovely countryside not far from the hilltop town of Montepulciano, Tuscany. There are 18 generously proportioned rooms, each with well-appointed private bathroom, direct-dial phone, colour TV and personal safe. Hotel Villa Ambra, Siena
Conveniently situated in the centre of Florence, within walking distance of many of the city's historic museums and galleries such as the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, the Hotel Romagna has 23 simply furnished rooms with en-suite bathroom, satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Romagna, Florence
Gaze onto the Tuscan hills from your luxurious bedroom at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, in the heart of Florence. This hotel in Italy offers the best in city centre comfort and convenience. The hotel has a fine restaurant serving Tuscan specialities, an American bar and lounge, and two shops selling Italian gifts and leatherware. Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence
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 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
Hotel Relais Della Rovere (Colle Val d'Elsa) is a unique 4 star luxury hotel housed in an eleventh century abbey close to San Gimignano and Siena. Swimming pool and exclusive restaurant. Relais Della Rovere, Siena
