A reasonably priced hotel in Verona, the Euromotel Croce Bianca is a comfortable motel offering two-star accommodation on the outskirts of the city. There are 60 practically laid-out rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, personal safe and a minibar. Euromotel Croce Bianca, Verona
The Hotel Giardinetto, Venice (Venezia) is a charming hotel on the Venice Lido - just ten minutes' boat ride from Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square). You have a relaxing retreat yet within minutes can be exploring the Palazzo Ducale, Basilica di San Marco, the Accademia, and the dozens more unmissable sights of this enticing city. Hotel Giardinetto, Venice
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is located directly on the beach in a quiet area of the resort named in honour of Gina Lollobrigida. The excellent amenities of Lido di Jesolo are immediately on hand and Venice is reachable by boat in around 30 minutes from here. Park Hotel Brasilia, Venice
The Hotel La Meridiana is set in large, shady gardens on the Venice Lido (Lido di Venezia). This hotel in Venice is open all year round and has 35 air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, safety deposit box and minibar. Hotel La Meridiana, Venice
Once a favourite haunt of Casanova, this four-star Venice hotel is located directly on the Grand Canal, making it perfect for stunning views of the city and also for transport links. You can catch a waterbus or hire a gondola to visit all the sights of Venice including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal, Venice
The Holiday Inn Congress Centre is a large, comfortable four-star hotel in Verona, with an integral business centre located on the eastern side of the city. There are 132 well-appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, TV with satellite channels, internet access and a minibar. Holiday Inn Congress Centre, Verona
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
Hotel Colombina is a beautiful four-star hotel in Venice, housed in a fabulous historic palace located close to the Bridge of Sighs. All the major sights are within easy walking distance and this Italian hotel has its own canal-side gondola stage. Hotel Colombina, Venice
