This pleasant little family-run hotel in Piedmont is attractively situated close to the shores of Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore's smaller sister lake. The area is unspoilt and very rural with lovely mountain scenery interspersed with handsome villas with beautifully tended gardens. Hotel Madonna Della Neve, Novara
Hotel Federico II is a fabulous four-star hotel and conference centre set in beautiful parkland just 1.5km from the attractive medieval city of Jesi, Marche, Italy. Hotel Federico II, Ancona
Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse offers comfortable, spacious rooms for short stay rental in an apartment in central Lucca. Wonderful setting with easy access to all of Lucca's attractions. Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse, Lucca
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Set 15 minutes south of the city centre, this Turin hotel provides the reassurance of the Holiday Inn name, within a few minutes of the historic sights of the city. The Holiday Inn Turin South is on Strada Palera, on the eastern banks of the River Po (across from the city). Holiday Inn Turin South, Turin
A modern four-star hotel in Bologna, the Top Park Hotel is equally suited for vacations or business trips. Rooms boast every modern comfort, the excellent (and very elegant) La Buari restaurants serves Emilia-Romagna cuisine and wine, and there is a large and flexible conference centre. Top Hotel Park, Bologna
Five-star accommodation in the historic heart of Venice - the Hotel Danieli is on Riva degli Schiavoni, within walking distance of St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco and its Basilica. Also nearby is the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and the Bridge of Sighs. Hotel Danieli, Venice
Hotel Olisamir is an attractive chalet-style hotel on the edge of the Dolomiti di Brenta national park. A wide range of outdoor activities are available here and the hotel has its own fully equipped gym and health spa. Hotel Olisamir, Trento
This three star Venice hotel has an excellent location, right in the centre of the city. It looks onto the 'Strada Nuova' that runs from the train station to the Rialto Bridge, and is a short walk from Venice's Casino. Hotel La Forcola, Venice
