This 3-star Venice hotel is on Calle dei Fabbri, in the bustling heart of the downtown, near St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Recently renovated, the Antica Locanda Al Gambero offers spacious, comfortable non-smoking rooms, each with private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, direct-dial telephone and coffee/tea making facilities. Antica Locanda al Gambero, Venice
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is near to the city, set on the historic island of Giudecca. Giudecca is only minutes away from the heart of the city, and downtown Venice can be reached by the regular water buses and taxis in ten minutes. Domina Giudecca Hotel, Venice
Hotel Villa Stucky is set in a charming nineteenth-century villa in the little town of Mogliano Veneto, which itself lies between Treviso and Mestre. The city of Venice is within easy reach of this Veneto hotel. There are 26 attractive, spacious rooms, all with palatial en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, internet connection point and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Villa Stucky, Treviso
The Hotel Splendid is a glorious four-star spa hotel in northern Italy. Idyllically situated in the wonderful Galzignano Terme resort, it lies in the Euganian Hills a short distance from Padua. As well as a spa and two swimming pools the hotel has an elegant restaurant, a lounge bar and 91 supremely comfortable en-suite rooms. Hotel Splendid, Padua
Hotel Kappa is a small, friendly hotel in the centre of Mestre, just 15 minutes from Venice. There are 20 comfortable rooms, each with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line, high-speed internet link and minibar. Hotel Kappa, Venice
A modern hotel on a hillside in Torri del Benaco, the Hotel Torri del Garda has stunning views over Lake Garda. It has 85 comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, solarium and gym, a children's play area and four meeting rooms that can accommodate as many as 140 people. There is also a restaurant and bar. Hotel Le Torri del Garda, Verona
Hotel Alla Campagna is a handsome three-star hotel in Verona, conveniently situated around 6 kilometres from the city centre. There are thirteen rooms, each decorated according to a distinctive "Flowers and Chocolates" theme, all with modern en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone with fax facility, satellite TV, direct modem link, and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Alla Campagna, Verona
The Minotel San Giorgio is a stylish base from which to explore Venice. Situated within walking distance of St Mark's Square, this refurbished Gothic palazzo offers a marvellous mix of old Venetian style and modern comforts. Hotel San Giorgio, Venice
