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
The delights of the Adriatic Riviera are just minutes away from the front door of this Rimini hotel. Each room has a private balcony and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer. Hotel Villa Luigia, Rimini
A perfect spot for a family break, this Rimini hotel offers a range of apartment suites sleeping up to five people in modern luxury. Each suite has a private bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette, and some have sofa beds and a small lounge. Hotel Astoria Suite, Rimini
A short stroll from the heart of the city, this Turin hotel offers the best modern comforts within a nicely restructured old building. The three-star Hotel Italia is just 80 metres from Turin's main railway station (Porta Nuova), which also holds the airbus terminal. Hotel Italia, Turin
The Hotel Fiamma, Rome lies on the Via Gaeta to the north of Termini railway station. This impressive four-storey edifice, in imposing classical style, offers reliable comfort (it's part of the Leonardi group with hotels around Rome) and a great strategic base for exploring the city. Hotel Fiamma, Rome
Hotel Cris is a small, friendly, family-run three-star hotel in the centre of Venice Mestre. Renovated and comprehensively refurbished, there are 18 comfortable en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, fast wi-fi internet connection, cable satellite television and individually controlled air conditioning. Hotel Cris, Venice
This Venice (Venezia) hotel was renovated in 2000 and each of the 150 spacious rooms has been decorated in an 18th century traditional style. Guests can choose to dine in the restaurant or open air terrace, with a lounge/bar inside the hotel for relaxing with a drink. Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal, Venice
Just two minutes stroll from Rome's central railway station at Termini - the Hotel Aquarium is on Piazza Manfredo Fanti - bang in the historic heart of things. With a number of metro stations nearby, you can quickly be wherever you want in the Eternal City, though many of the major sights (including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum) are within walking distance for most visitors. Hotel Aquarium, Rome
