Pisa

What used to be a private family palace is now an intimate hideaway where 18th-century antiques fill the rooms and public spaces and some rooms have stenciled walls and wood-beam ceilings. — Fodor's

In a pleasant palazzo facing the Arno, a 10-minute walk from the Campo dei Miracoli, room styles range from the 1800s, complete with frescoes, to the 1920s. — Fodor's

Part of the practical NH chain, the upper-middle-range NH Pisa has a sleek modern lobby, but little in the way of features. — Oyster

Easily accessible from the airport and train station, the Bologna Hotel Pisa has one of the most central locations in Pisa. — Oyster

Superb value for money, a superlative location, and spacious, high-ceilinged rooms – this polished newcomer is one of Pisa's best deals. — Lonely Planet

This immaculately converted colonial villa set around a courtyard garden is Pisa's best affordable boutique hotel. Rooms are small, certainly... but decor is refreshingly contemporary. — Frommer's

A stylish yet welcoming small hotel in a peaceful position in central Pisa within easy walking distance of the Leaning Tower and the city's other attractions. — The Telegraph

A quiet part of town, near the Leaning Tower, these comfortable rooms are modern and spacious. Breakfast al fresco in summer. — Michelin Guide

In an imposing 18th-century villa, the Kinzica offers comfortable rooms with modern furnishings. The price is very reasonable given its central location. — DK Eyewitness

In the centre, simple with large windows, reasonable rates. Most baths en suite. — Michelin Guide

Pope Alexander VII of the famed Sienese Chigi family gave this palace to his niece as a wedding present in 1600; through the centuries it has been a private family home as well as a grand hotel. — Fodor's

Set in a pine forest on the coast, enjoy spa treatments and fine dining options. — Michelin Guide

Sits at the heart of an eye-poppingly scenic 750-acre organic estate in Tuscany, lorded over by a majestic 18th-century villa and a hamlet that was first settled by the Etruscans. — Mr & Mrs Smith

A five-minute walk from the church of the same name, this family-run inn makes a great base for exploring Montepulciano and the surrounding countryside. — Fodor's

Within the town's medieval walls, this convent-turned-hotel has wood-beam ceilings, graceful archways, and terra-cotta floors, with nice contemporary furnishings and ironwork in the rooms. — Fodor's

The rooms are modest and there's no elevator, but the central location, the ample buffet breakfast, and the modest rates make this a good choice for those on a budget. — Fodor's

Many rooms and the terrace take in sweeping views of tile roofs and the valley below, and the stage-set streets and squares of the medieval town are just outside the door. — Fodor's

A historic hotel in sight of the Leaning Tower of Pisa – includes discounts at the restaraunt and the luxe spa. — Jetsetter