Enjoy the delights of central Turin while staying in the green of the countryside. The three-star Hotel Bijou is set just 1.5km (less than a mile) outside of central Turin, surrounded by green hills on the 'other' side of the River Po.
A great location for this Turin hotel, situated just around the corner from the main railway station at Porta Nuova and from the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. And yet the three-star Hotel Gran Mogol, Turin is delightfully peaceful, tucked as it is in a quiet street.
Lying 15 minutes from the city centre, this Turin hotel is near both to the Polytechnic University and the main railway station (Porta Nuova). With 62 luxuriously appointed single, double and triple rooms (each with its own kitchenette), this is the ideal Turin hotel for longer stays, work or study breaks.
An elegant three-star hotel in central Turin, the Logis de France's Hotel Artua and Solferino sits in a quiet street in the historic centre of town. Set between the western bank of the River Po and the Duomo, within a stately nineteenth century building, this Italian hotel makes a superb base for exploring the sights of Turin
This Turin hotel is situated in the business and commercial district, west of the city centre. Fast and frequent metro trains get you into the historic heart of Turin in just five minutes. The four-star Blu Hotel is in the Collegno district of the city, and has a fresh, contemporary and colourful design (the hotel was only finished in 2003).
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.
Situated in a square near the Duomo, surrounded by gardens and close to many of Florence's most famous museums and galleries, the Hotel Castri has 70 rooms with air-conditioning, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and internet access. There is also a solarium, bar, meeting room and garage parking.
The Villa San Filippo is a hotel offering self-catering apartment accommodation. Each of the 20 en-suite rooms has direct-dial telephone, direct modem link, cable/satellite TV, DVD player and a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Other amenities include a swimming pool and health suite with Jacuzzi and sunbeds.
Once a Franciscan convent, the comfortable 4-star Hotel Rivoli, near the central railway station, is just a few minutes away from the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizzi Gallery. It has 69 rooms, many with a private balcony or terrace, and five fully equipped conference rooms.
Overlooking the beautiful Piazzo D'Azeglio, the 5-star Hotel Regency is one of Florence's most exclusive hotels. With the atmosphere of an elegant private villa, this recently renovated property is located in the centre of the city, a short walk from all the main major tourist attractions and museums.
Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda has 55 spacious, air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, telephone, direct-modem link and minibar.
Built as a theatre before being turned into a luxury hotel, the Villa Aurora was once a favourite with European royalty, including Queen Victoria. All rooms have air-conditioning, minibar, satellite TV and safe, and spa and sauna facilities are available. The hotel has a solarium and a fine restaurant.
In the heart of the colourful Santa Croce district of Florence, home to artisans' workshops and trendy eateries, the Hotel Arizona features comfortable, sound-proofed rooms with a wide range of amenities.
Stay in the very heart of historic Bologna. The three-star Hotel Paradise is just a few yards from the central railway station and the Piazza Maggiore. State-of-the-art comforts twinned with old-fashioned hospitality.
A choice of hotel rooms or apartments at the Hotel Astoria, in the heart of historic Bologna. This family run hotel prides itself on friendly, efficient service ... and within easy reach of the sights of this lovely old city.
The Hotel Al Cappello Rosso has an extraordinary tradition of service to travellers through Bologna - it has been operating as an hotel since 1375. A recent refurbishment stays true to and builds on more than 600 years of tradition and service, with new standards of luxury.
Tucked in the quiet streets behind Bologna's main railway station, the Hotel Il Guercino offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city's historic centre. Rooms have private terraces, air conditioning and internet access.
Choose from 147 tastefully furnished and beautifully equipped rooms at the Jolly Hotel de la Gare, in the centre of Bologna. This is a convenient, central base for exploring Bologna, with its sights including the Neptune Fountain, Europe's oldest university, and the city's famous porticoed streets.
The Hotel Holiday is perfectly positioned in the centro strorico of Bologna - the barely discovered gem of northern Italy. Here you will find a marvellous confusion of Renaissance, Medieval, Baroque and Victorian architecture, and some of the finest cuisine in the world.
A very nice hotel in Bologna, the Hotel La Pioppa offers well-priced, three-star accommodation in a convenient location close the motorway exit on the outskirts of the northern Italian city. There are 42 cosy rooms, all air-conditioned and with excellent en-suite facilities.
Bologna's Eurogarden Hotel offers welcoming four-star accommodation in a convenient location close to Bologna's main motorway exit. There are 72 comfortable soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms, all with spacious bathroom, satellite TV with Sky Sports, safety-deposit box, direct-dial telephone and data port for connecting your own laptop or fax.
The Hotel Castello, near Bologna, is a comfortable four-star hotel quietly located in the little spa town of Castel San Pietro Terme, which is about 18km out of the city.
The Grand Hotel Bologna is an impressive conference and leisure complex set in the countryside between Bologna, Ferrara and Modena. This is the perfect base for business travellers to the city (and meetings can be held right here at the conference centre), or for vacations for couples and families.
Hotel Re Enzo is a pleasant three-star hotel in Bologna, conveniently located close to the city centre, yet outside the pedestrianised district. There are 51 comfortable rooms, all with superb en-suite facilities plus satellite TV, telephone, internet connection point, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.
A very nice hotel near Bologna, the Lu King Hotel is a comfortable three-star hotel located on Via Emilia Ponente ... it enjoys a quiet position surrounded by greenery yet is handily close to the motorway exit.
A lovely hotel in the heart of Bologna, the Aemilia Golden Tulip Hotel is strategically located close to the city centre and not far from the town's business district and exhibition centre.
Bologna's Jolly Hotel Villanova is conveniently situated close to the Autostrada and the airport on the outskirts of the city. There are 209 generously-proportioned rooms, all with excellent en-suite facilities, satellite television, safety-deposit box, direct-dial telephone and tea and coffee-making facilities.
A beautifully situated hotel in Bologna, the Savoia Country House Hotel is strategically situated close to Bologna's ring road and just a few minutes' drive from the city centre.
Hotel Donatello is a comfortable modern hotel in Italy, offering four-star accommodation in the Formula One town of Imola. There are 140 well-appointed rooms, all comfortably air-conditioned and with spacious en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, satellite television, internet connection and a minibar.
Hotel Zio is a friendly, modern hotel set in the attractive old town of Imola. The town is set to the south-east of Bologna, along the ancient Via Emilia Roman road, and is the home to the annual San Marino Grand Prix.
