Minutes away from the beach, this four-star hotel in Rimini has 116 spacious rooms that overlook the beautiful seafront or the Viale Vespucci promenade, with its bustling shops and restaurants. Hotel Continental e Dei Congressi, Rimini
This atmospheric hotel in Piedmont is located in the scenic spa town of Acqui Terme. Set inside an attractive villa dating from the 15th century, Hotel Talice Radicati has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment and now offers cosy three-star accommodation in a lovely period setting. Hotel Talice Radicati, Alessandria
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
This Florence hotel is located right in the heart of the historic downtown area (the 'centro storico') of this magnificent Renaissance city. The property is based on the second floor of a fifteenth century palazzo, the Torre degli Admari. Hotel Costantini, Florence
Hotel Astoria is a pleasant, friendly three-star hotel in the little seaside town of Caorle, near Venice. Caorle is a popular choice for visitors keen on watersports and there is a pretty old harbour and a charming 12th-century bell tower in the town. Hotel Astoria, Venice
Hotel Aurora is set in a quiet location near the mainline railway station in Florence (Firenze) and close by the Piazza Santa Maria Novella. This hotel in Florence has just 12 bright, cheerfully decorated en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone facilities, satellite TV, internet connection point and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Aurora, Florence
This four-star hotel in Puglia, located just outside Ostuni and conveniently close to the ports and airport in Brindisi, has the considerable appeal of being both seductively rural but having also great transport links. Hotel Masseria Tutosa, Brindisi
