Very near the beach and only a bus ride from Rimini's new trade fair areas, the modern Hotel Melita offers comfortable rooms, each with private bathroom and balcony, air conditioning and heating, hairdryer, colour TV, telephone and safe. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar and flower-filled terrace. Hotel Melita, Rimini
This elegant hotel in the Catania region of Sicily boasts 91 rooms, with decor inspired by citrus colours and locally-produced ceramic tiles. The Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro lies in the small town of Caltagirone, and every room enjoys views from its balcony over the pretty green hills of the region. Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro, Catania
The T Hotel lies opposite Cagliari's opera house and within easy reach of all the major sights. All the 189 en-suite rooms have cable/satellite TV, high-speed internet connection, electronic safe and minibar. T Hotel, Cagliari
Situated in the pretty Sorrento village of Vico Equense, the three-star Astoria Hotel puts you in the heart of the enchanting scenery of the Gulf of Naples. Occupying a superb position, with glimpses of the blue waters of the Mediterranean and of Mount Vesuvius, this family hotel in Sorrento has been in the same hands since the 1930s. Astoria Hotel, Naples
Hotel All'Orso is a beautiful three-star hotel surrounded by green gardens in the town of Roncade, just nine kilometres from Treviso. Its 35 en-suite rooms are fully equipped with direct-line telephones, satellite TV, minibar, air-conditioning and security box. Hotel All'Orso, Treviso
This delightful five-star hotel in Bolzano/Bozen is housed in a beautiful historic building dating from the 17th century. Hotel Greif, Bolzano
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is located in the heart of the old city, just a few steps from many of the cultural highlights of the Serene Republic. The Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, the Museo Correr, countless historic churches, terrific galleries and museums, great restaurants serving the seafood and delicious pastries for which Veneto is famed. Hotel Bonvecchiati, Venice
