Ten minutes from the centre of Amalfi, the family-run Hotel dei Cavalieri overlooks the Gulf of Salerno. It has of 60 centrally heated rooms with private shower or bath and WC. Many rooms have balconies, and the superior rooms have air conditioning and a minibar. The hotel also has three villas with private access to the beach. Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Salerno
This elegant four-star hotel in Viareggio, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast, is set in an elegant Liberty-style building on the town's chic promenade. The Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Viareggio has 50 handsome rooms, all with lovely en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Lucca
This Rimini hotel is ideally placed for guests to see the best of the historic old town while enjoying the best of the beach life at the same time. The Hotel Villa Lidia is in the town centre, close to historic monuments such as the Sismando castle, Amphitheatre and the Pigna fountain, at the heart of the medieval Piazza Cavour. Hotel Villa Lidia, Rimini
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is perfectly situated for the town's transport links as it is within walking distance of the Santa Lucia railway station and the Piazzale Roma, in which the bus and car terminals are located. Hotel Florida, Venice
Hotel Mediterraneo, Sant'Agnello is close to Amalfi and a short distance away from the islands of Capri and Ischia. 70 en-suite rooms have a sea view or views on to the pretty hotel garden as well as direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV, safety and minbar. There's a large swimming pool, restaurant, lounge/bar and cafe. Hotel Mediterraneo, Naples
The four-star Starhotels Splendido, Milan, is right opposite the Centrale rail station. This Milan hotel is thus perfectly placed for exploring the city. Guests of 15 and below stay free of charge, there is secure garaging beneath the hotel, and this Italian hotel has excellent business facilities. Starhotels Splendido, Milan
Hotel Arcobaleno is a fully renovated three star hotel, with restaurant, just ten minutes from the centre of town. Hotel Arcobaleno, Siena
Hotel Primavera, Lake Maggiore - hotel accommodation in the pedestrianised centre of Stresa. Just a few steps away lie the Piedmont shores of the lake, where boats wait to set out for the Borromeo Islands. Hotel Primavera, Verbano - Cusio
