This comfortable three-star hotel in Mestre is located in the city's commercial centre, which has great transport links both to Venice and to the rest of the Veneto region. There are 18 bright, air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Regit, Mestre, all decorated and furnished in a restrained, classical style and equipped with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and a refrigerated minibar. Hotel Regit, Venice
The Hotel Garden Napoli is conveniently located close to Naples' railway station, just a short car journey from the airport. There are 35 bright, en-suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access plus a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Garden Napoli, Naples
The four-star Hotel Ritz is in the historic centre of Florence. This hotel in Italy puts you on the doorstep of all the 'must see' sights of Florence, with the Uffizi, Bargello, Ponte Vecchio and Accademia all within easy walking distance of your front door. Hotel Ritz, Florence
This Naples hotel is situated in the centre of Napoli, within easy reach of the Piazza del Plebiscito, site of the city's Royal Palace. A sympathetically restored 17th-century palace, Naples' Hotel Il Convento offers comfortable, stylish rooms and suites, some with a private roof garden or mezzanine floor. Hotel Il Convento, Naples
The Hotel La Calcina, Venice boasts a beautiful waterfront location on the picturesque Zattere, which overlooks the Lagoon. San Marco is just a 15-minute walk from here and there is a water-bus landing stage right by the hotel. Hotel La Calcina, Venice
This hotel in Venice is located in centre of the city, near to all the tourist highlights such as the Accademia di Belle Arti, the Campanile (bell tower), the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Square and Basilica. The Pensione Seguso, Venice is also within walking distance of the city's main shopping district. Pensione Seguso, Venice
This Naples hotel is located in a lively area near the railway station and not far from the centre of Naples (or Napoli). A 3-star establishment, the Hotel Suite Esedra has 17 traditionally designed guest bedrooms, each with a selection of amenities including private bathroom, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and safe. Hotel Suite Esedra, Naples
Tuscany - this small, friendly country hotel in the scenic countryside north of Lucca has friendly staff, a swimming pool and a restaurant. Hotel Villa Volpi - a wonderfully romantic Italian holiday stop-over. Hotel Villa Volpi, Lucca
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