Tuscan coast - In the seaside resort of Lido di Camaiore on the Versilian Riviera, this three-star hotel makes a great starting point for trips to Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Livorno and the Cinque Terre. Hotel Giusy. Hotel Giusy, Lucca
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
This resort hotel in Scarperia is located in the picturesque Tuscan countryside outside Florence. Just five kilometres from the San Piero a Sieve railway station, the UNA Poggio dei Medici Golf Hotel & Resort has 70 elegant guest bedrooms, each with its own private balcony or garden, and all surrounded by an 18-hole championship golf course. Una Poggio Dei Medici Golf Hotel, Florence
Self-catering apartments at this hotel in Florence, mean you have the option to eat in, but with so many enticing restaurants nearby, you also have the freedom to dine out as much as you choose. Residence San Niccolo, Florence
Palace Hotel is a handsome four-star hotel on Viareggio's main promenade, facing the sea. This hotel in Italy lies at the heart of Tuscany's premier seaside resort, on central Italy's Mediterranean coast. Palace Hotel, Lucca
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 Balestri in downtown Florence (Firenze) has 46 comfortable, en-suite rooms, many with lovely views of the River Arno, on whose banks this ancient building sits. All rooms at this hotel in Florence have internet connection point, direct-dial international telephone, satellite TV and safety deposit box. Hotel Balestri, Florence
The elegant Strozzi Palace Hotel is perfectly placed for visiting Florence's top tourist attractions, such as the Duomo, and for designer-name shopping. The Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre is also in the area. Strozzi Palace Hotel, Florence
