Venice … The Al Gallo is a recently refurbished, family-run, three-star bed-and-breakfast hotel offering comfortable, spacious holiday accommodation in the world's most romantic city. Hotel al Gallo, Venice
This large, modern hotel close to Venice has an excellent location directly on the wide, sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo. The cities of Venice and Trieste are both within easy reach from here and the resort itself has a fantastic range of facilities including a wide range of restaurants, nightclubs and shops as well as watersports. Hotel Cesare Augustus, Venice
Hotel Ristorante El Rustego is a charming hotel in Italy, housed in a converted manor house a little way outside the city of Padua. There are 41 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, radio alarm and a choice between a full-English breakfast and a continental buffet in the morning. Hotel Ristorante El Rustego, Padua
This hotel in the centre of Venice (Venezia) was originally an aristocratic palazzo. Now beautifully restored, Hotel Pausania offers comfortable three-star accommodation in a terrific central location. There are 26 rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, cable TV, radio and minibar. Hotel Pausania, Venice
Since 1900, this charming hotel on the Venice Lido has been welcoming guests to this lovely spot. Set on Lungomare Marconi, amidst private parkland and right opposite the beach, the Hotel des Bains is a delightful Palladian-style building with Art Nouveau touches. Hotel Des Bains, Venice
This cosy, family-run B&B-style hotel in Venice is housed in a building dating back to the fifteenth century. It offers comfortable, well-priced accommodation in a convenient location close the heart of the city. There are 40 cosy, simply furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities. Hotel Gallini, Venice
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is family owned and run by friendly staff who are always on hand to help organise excursions, events and tours. The building is a 16th century palazzo, which has been fully renovated and maintained in the original Venetian style, complete with a 500-year-old courtyard where breakfast is served each morning in the summer. Locanda La Corte, Venice
Hotel Alla Pergola is a friendly B and B-style hotel in a tranquil location in the pleasant seaside resort of Bibione. It is set in a large pinewood and is close to the large sandy beach. Hotel Alla Pergola, Venice
