This welcoming, family-run hotel in northern Italy's Trento province has just 11 guest rooms and a homely, warm atmosphere. All rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Garni Rosa, Trento
This hotel in Vigo di Fassa is a dry, sunny departure point for many of the climbs and the superb ski resorts in the Catinaccio or Rosengarten mountain group, in Italy's western Dolomites. Albergo La Grotta, Trento
This comfortable three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige lies about a mile from Lake Garda, in a little town surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. There is plenty in the way of opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area and the hotel has a private beach where guests can borrow surfboards and hire watersports equipment. Hotel Zanella, Trento
This hotel in Coredo offers proximity to to the ski resorts of northern Italy's Val di Non, and there is also plenty to do in the hotel itself. The health suite and spa offer a range of beauty treatments, and there is a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna for guests to relax in. Pineta Hotels Villaggio Albergo, Trento
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This Riva del Garda hotel boasts a magnificent location near the lake side and is surrounded by olive groves and mountains. It's at the northern point of Lake Garda, a perennially popular tourist destination. Ambassador Suite Hotel, Trento
This attractively presented hotel in Trento province stands adjacent to the ski lifts in the popular winter sports resort of Madonna di Campiglio. Hotel Perla, Trento
This Rovereto hotel has great transport links for exploring the north of Italy and is close to both the town of Trento and to Lake Garda. This quaint town in northern Italy's Trentino region was once a centre of silk production. Hotel Leon D'Oro, Trento
Hotel Monreal, Faedo is set in pretty woodland on the slopes of the Dolomites not far from Trento. There are 17 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV and minibar. Hotel Monreal, Trento
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