Six Nations hotel guide

If you're a true rugby fan you'll definitely be planning to head off to one or more of the RBS 6 Nations venues when the tournament kicks off next month. To make sure no one misses out, Hotels.com has selected some of their best hotels in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome, Paris and Cardiff to keep you right at the heart of the action.

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Millennium Stadium fixtures: Sat 14 Feb - Wales v England, Sat 21 Feb - Wales v Ireland
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is the home of the national rugby team and the largest stadium in the world with a fully retractable roof. The four-star Marriot Cardiff hotel is just 500m from the stadium and perfectly located for enjoying everything that the city has to offer. Golf lovers can take the opportunity to play at The Celtic Manor Resort Golf Course where the 2010 Ryder Cup will take place or alternatively you can party in one of Cardiff's many hotspots.

Marriott Cardiff (four-star)
Hotels.co.uk prices start from £140 per room per night. To book go to www.hotels.co.uk or call 0871 200 0171.

Stadio Flaminio, Rome
Stadio Flaminio fixtures: Sun 15 Feb - Italy v Ireland, Sat 14 Mar - Italy v Wales, Sat 21 Mar - Italy v France
When you're not taking in the game at the Stadio Flamino you should take in the sites of this beautiful city. Hotels.com recommends the Il Gattopardo Relais hotel because it enjoys easy access to the stadium and is just 400 metres from both the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Square.

II Gattopardo Relais, (three-star)
Hotels.co.uk prices start from £59 per room per night. To book go to www.hotels.co.uk or call 0871 200 0171.

Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Murrayfield Stadium fixtures: Sun 8 Feb - Scotland v Wales, Sat 28 Feb - Scotland v Italy, Sat 14 Mar - Scotland v Ireland
The Six Nations 2009 campaign kicks off for Scotland at home to Wales on Sunday 8th February. You could do far worse than trying the Fountain Court Apartments which are great for groups. Each apartment can sleep up to six people and if you're looking for alternative entertainment guests can try the Murrayfield Ice Rink and Edinburgh Zoo.

Fountain Court Apartments, (four-star)
Hotels.co.uk prices start from £50 per apartment per night. To book go to www.hotels.co.uk or call 0871 200 0171.

Twickenham Stadium, London
Twickenham Stadium fixtures: Sat 7 Feb - England v Italy, Sun 15 Mar -
England v France, Sat 21 Mar - England v Scotland
Located in the London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, Twickenham is the home of rugby union. A visit to this iconic stadium is a must for any serious rugby fan. Location wise, you can't do better than staying at the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock, a new hotel on the banks of the Grand Union Canal and a short taxi ride from Twickenham stadium. Also close by are Richmond and Kew Gardens, both of which are a must-see.

Holiday Inn Brentford Lock, (four-star)
Hotels.co.uk prices start from £153 per room per night. To book go to www.hotels.co.uk or call 0871 200 0171.

Croke Park, Dublin
Croke Park Stadium fixtures: Sat 7 Feb - Ireland v France, Sat 28 Feb - Ireland v England
Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a hundred years. Following a redevelopment programme it is currently the fifth largest stadium in Europe and the largest in the Six Nations Championship. To make sure you're close to the action, Hotels.com recommends the three star North Star hotel, which is also offers great access to the nightlife district of Temple
Bar, the heart of Dublin's cultural quarter.

North Star Hotel (three-star)
Hotels.co.uk prices start from £58 per room per night. To book go to www.hotels.co.uk or call 0871 200 0171.

Stade de France, Paris
Stade de France fixtures: Sat 14 Feb - France v Scotland, Fri 27 Feb - France v Wales
Hotels.com recommends staying at the Prélude Hotel Gare du Nord, close to Gare du Nord mainline station, for visits to the Stade de France. The Eurostar takes you right there and then it's just 15 minutes to get to the stadium by direct train. Make a weekend of it though in the city of love.

Prélude Hotel Gare du Nord (two-star)
Hotels.co.uk prices start from £72 per room per night. To book go to www.hotels.co.uk or call 0871 200 0171.

All prices and deals are correct as of 6 January 2008, but are subject to change.