This hotel in Viareggio is conveniently situated in the centre of town very close to the Matilde Tower. The two-star Hotel Lupori has 19 clean, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite shower facilities, cable/satellite TV and air-conditioning. Hotel Lupori, Lucca
The Russo Palace Hotel has a glorious waterfront location on Venice's Lido (Lido di Venezia), overlooking the lagoon. Saint Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is just 15 minutes from here and the Lido's sandy beach is just five minutes away. Russo Palace Hotel, Venice
A delightfully friendly, two-star, family-run hotel in Milan, the Hotel Trentino has a terrific location right near to the Stazione Centrale, Milan's central rail station. You are also close to the air terminals and the Metro station ... so getting into, out of and around the city is easy. Hotel Trentina, Milan
Hotel Palau is close to the beach on the outskirts of Palau, Sardinia. There are 95 en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. There is also a fine restaurant, a stylish lounge/bar and a lively nightclub. Car parking is free. Hotel Palau, Sassari
Hotel Diplomatic is a pleasant three-star hotel conveniently situated just a few metres from a lovely sandy beach. There are 40 rooms, each simply furnished and decorated in a bright, understated manner. Hotel Diplomatic, Ravenna
The Hotel Club Cala Ginepro, Orosei lies on Sardinia's eastern coast. This delightful modern hotel, divided over two buildings, sits within lush gardens of herbs and Mediterranean shrubs. Hotel Club Cala Ginepro, Nuoro
This very comfortable four-star hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from Bolzano's city centre. All the major attractions of the town are within easy walking distance and the railway station and various useful bus routes can be found nearby. Hotel Stiegl Scala, Bolzano
This hotel in Dimaro is in a great position for those who love nature, close to two Italian national parks - the Adorello Brenta and the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio - and in the beautiful Dolomiti del Brenta forest. Hotel Renzi, Trento
