Italy Discovery Tour | Rome, Florence, Pisa, Milan, Venice, Arezzo & Perugia 9Days/8Nights

Warmthotel is on Via Giuseppe Prezzolini in the Fonte Ostiense/EUR area on the southern edge of Rome, about 2 km from the PalaLottomatica arena and 3.5 km from the La Nuvola convention centre; Laurentina station on Metro line B is 3 km away and the historic centre roughly 11–12 km, so most sightseeing is by coach or the hotel's shuttle plus metro. The 160 rooms (classic, comfort, superior, quadruple and junior suites) are air-conditioned and soundproofed with TV, minibar and fast free Wi-Fi; all floors are served by lifts.

A buffet breakfast is included and served from 6:30 am (7:00 on Sundays); the Graffiti Urban Bistrot serves Roman and creative dishes at dinner (7 to 10 pm) and the garden bar has an aperitivo hour. There is a 24-hour reception, a gym open until 10 pm, four meeting rooms, laundry service, a free covered garage with EV charging (subject to space) and a free electric shuttle to the nearest metro every hour from 8 am to midnight (book at reception). Check-in 3:00 pm, check-out noon; pets are not accepted.

Hotel Toscana Ambassador is on Via Salceto in Poggibonsi, a market town in the Val d'Elsa between Florence and Siena: the historic centre and the Poggibonsi-San Gimignano station are about 5 minutes on foot, the Florence-Siena motorway is beside the town, Siena is roughly 15 minutes by road and San Gimignano and the Chianti villages are close by; Florence airport is about 57 km away. The 90 rooms (standard, comfort and deluxe) have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a desk, safe, fridge, 32-inch flat-screen TV and a bathroom with tub or rainfall shower; some open onto exterior corridors.

Breakfast focuses on fresh local produce and the hotel has its own restaurant and bar with 24-hour room service. There are meeting rooms, a business centre, a laundry service, self check-in by smartphone, a transport service and free on-site parking, and pets are welcome. Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out by 10:30 am.

Hotel Ambrosiano, run by the Orsucci family and branded Ambrosiano Green Hotel, stands on Corso Giacomo Matteotti in the centre of Montecatini Terme, the Tuscan spa town between Florence (37 km by the A11) and Pisa (55 km) that tour coaches use as a base for both cities; the railway station is a short walk away. A total refit in 2021 added solar power, heat-pump climate control, LED lighting and keycard room automation. The 65 rooms (doubles, triples and family rooms in standard and superior grades) have individually controlled heating and air conditioning, smart TV, free Wi-Fi, direct-dial phone, minibar and safe.

The ground-floor restaurant looks onto the internal garden and serves Tuscan menus with breakfast from 7 to 10 AM, lunch 12:30 to 2 PM and dinner 7:30 to 9 PM, with vegetarian and gluten-free options on request; the Matau Café bar has indoor and outdoor seating and a veranda on the Corso. The heated indoor pool with hydromassage area and solarium is open 10 AM to 6 PM (a 10 EUR robe, cap and slipper kit is required). Breakfast in the room, ironing and pets are also available.

Hotel Carignano lies in the quiet countryside west of Lucca on the road to Sant'Alessio, roughly 4 km from the city walls (a few minutes by car) and within easy reach of Pisa, Florence and Pistoia; cycling paths run along the Lucca walls and the Serchio river park nearby. The 38 air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, satellite TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi, and some have a balcony or veranda over the garden.

The in-house restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes with seasonal menus and vegetarian, vegan and special-diet options, and breakfast is a buffet. A seasonal outdoor pool overlooks the hills, with gardens, terraces and a bar for evening drinks. Parking is free, luggage storage and room service are available and a shuttle can be arranged on request. Check-in is from 2:30 PM to 11 PM and check-out by 11 AM.

AS Hotel Limbiate Fiera is on the Monza–Saronno road in Limbiate, north of Milan; Bovisio Masciago railway station is 700 m away (about 20 minutes into Milan by train), the Rho-Pero exhibition centre and central Milan about 15 km, the Monza racetrack 13 km, Como 29 km, Linate airport 25 km and Malpensa 39 km. The 183 rooms and suites, in three colour schemes, have parquet floors, free Wi-Fi, LCD TV with Sky channels, chromotherapy shower or bath and full soundproofing; standard rooms are 23 m², junior suites 32 m² and suites 55 m², and there is a cheaper 'smart' wing with parking outside each door.

The Corso Como 52 restaurant serves Mediterranean and international dishes and doubles as a bistro in the afternoon and evening; the buffet breakfast runs from 06:45 to 10:00, and a lounge bar has an outdoor terrace. Facilities include seven modular meeting rooms for up to 400 people, room service, express check-in/out, luggage storage, accessible rooms, a shuttle service to the station and the fair, and a large free car park including a 170-space garage with EV chargers.

AS Hotel Monza sits on Viale Lombardia (the SS36 Milan–Lecco road) on the edge of Monza, close to the A4 motorway exit; the Monza autodrome is 4 km away, the Sesto FS metro terminus 4 km, central Milan 15 km, Linate airport 15 km, Orio al Serio 40 km and Malpensa 50 km. The 66 rooms are furnished in a warm classic style with carpets and fabrics; standard rooms are 22 m² with king or twin beds, a large desk, a spacious shower, free Wi-Fi and Sky TV, and each has a double entrance with a parking space in front of the room, while two-level 74 m² suites add a living area, double shower and jacuzzi.

La Taverna dei Sapori, a brick-arched country-style restaurant for up to 80, serves local and international dishes, and a buffet breakfast with gluten-free options runs from 07:00 to 10:00; there is also a bar and room service. The hotel has a meeting room for 50, a shuttle service, laundry, luggage storage, accessible rooms and a free car park with a 100-space garage and EV chargers.

AS Hotel Sempione Fiera stands on the SS33 Sempione road in San Vittore Olona, between Legnano and Milan's north-western suburbs; the Rho-Pero exhibition centre and the Rho Fiera stop on metro Line 1 are 9 km away (about 10 minutes), Malpensa airport 20 km, downtown Milan 25 km, Parabiago railway station 3 km, Linate 45 km and Orio al Serio 70 km. The 82 rooms are spread over three floors and a nearby annex, all newly renovated in sand tones and fully soundproofed: standard rooms are 22 m² with double shower, free Wi-Fi and LCD TV, some with a sofa bed for a third guest, and 26 m² suites add a separate living area, double shower and jacuzzi.

Il Minestraio restaurant serves traditional and international dishes in a light, informal room and lays on a buffet breakfast from 07:00 to 10:00 with a gluten-free corner; there is a bar and room service. The hotel offers a shuttle service, express check-in/out, luggage storage, a meeting room, accessible rooms, EV chargers and a free outdoor car park plus a 120-space garage. Legnano's fashion outlets are 4–5 km away and the Il Centro mall in Arese 10 km.

AS Hotel Dei Giovi is a motorway-style business hotel at the Cesano Maderno exit of the Milano-Meda superstrada, in the Brianza district north of Milan: the city centre is about 15 km (20 minutes), the Monza racetrack 9 km, the Rho exhibition centre 18 km and Lake Como around 30 minutes. A free shuttle runs to Cesano Maderno station, 2 km away, for Trenord trains to Milano Cadorna.

The 134 rooms are recently renovated in a modern style with sand tones, soundproofing, free Wi-Fi, LCD TV with international channels and double showers; suites add a living area and Jacuzzi, and the annex 'smart' rooms have their own outside entrance with parking in front. The Ristorante Mediterraneo serves Mediterranean and Italian dishes for up to 200 guests, and a buffet breakfast with hot and cold choices is laid out from 7:00 to 10:00. There are two adjustable meeting rooms for up to 100 people and a large free private car park for 150 vehicles, convenient for coaches.

Hotel President Venezia is on Via Forte Marghera in the centre of Mestre, on the mainland side of the lagoon: the tram and bus stops 300 m away reach Piazzale Roma in Venice in roughly 15 minutes, Mestre station is 2.6 km, Venice Marco Polo Airport 8.8 km, Treviso Airport 21.7 km and the Marghera cruise port 6.6 km. Rooms come as 20 m² standard and economy doubles, 25 m² classic doubles and triples and 40 m² family rooms for four, all with Wi-Fi.

A continental sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served from 07:00 to 10:00, and the bar and lounge area is open for drinks and snacks. The reception is staffed 24 hours with a night porter, luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out, parking in the hotel's outdoor car park is free, and airport or taxi transfers can be arranged; pets are accepted for a small fee. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00. Booking through the hotel exempts guests from the Venice day-tripper entry fee.

Hotel Planet International lies at Rigutino on the SS71 state road, some 10 km south of Arezzo's historic centre (about 14 km to Piazza Grande by road) and roughly 20 km from Cortona, a practical overnight base between Rome, Florence and Perugia rather than a city-centre address. The 90 rooms, sold as Classic double, triple and quadruple, are simply furnished with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, carpet and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

The hotel restaurant serves Tuscan and international cooking, breakfast is a continental buffet built around local products (gluten-free options available), and there is a bar, a garden and a terrace. Guests get free private parking on site, a lift, a 24-hour front desk with self check-in option, meeting rooms and a fitness room; pets are welcome. Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 11:00.