Within walking distance of the Verona Porta Nuova railway station, the Novo Hotel Rossi has 38 elegant rooms with a range of amenities including air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and internet access. In summer, a buffet breakfast is served on the terrace. Novo Hotel Rossi, Verona
A lovely three-star hotel in the heart of Chianti, the Hotel Villa Belvedere has been lovingly created from an eighteenth century Tuscan villa. Dine on dishes created with ingredients grown in the hotel's own gardens; take a relaxing dip in the pool; and explore the historic delights or nearby Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Hotel Villa Belvedere, Siena
The Hotel Albergo Del Senato is conveniently situated in the centre of Rome directly opposite the ancient Roman Pantheon. There are 56 rooms, all with air conditioning, TV, phone and en-suite facilities. Albergo Del Senato, Rome
This hotel in Sorrento has stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and is in the perfect location for visiting tourist sites, such as the volcano of Mount Vesuvius or the ancient town of Pompeii. This four-star hotel has 107 air-conditioned rooms well equipped with satellite TV and phone. Grand Hotel President, Naples
Hotel Gabrielli Sandwirth is a luxurious four-star hotel in Venice. Lying on the prestigious Riva degli Schiavoni it has spectacular views over the Basin of San Marco. Hotel Gabrielli Sandwirth, Venice
This hotel in Rimini is built right on the Marina Centro, a lively area packed full of restaurants and bars serving cocktails and locally caught fish. The beach is literally right in front of the hotel and the town of Rimini is also easy to get into. Hotel President, Rimini
The NH Laguna Palace hotel, is a sophisticated modern hotel, in Mestre, just 15 minutes from the centre of Venice. There are 213 rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, AM/FM radio, direct-dial phone line, high-speed internet link and minibar. Laguna Palace Hotel, Venice
Located in the main piazza of Courmayeur, this family-run three-star hotel is brilliantly located for access to the region's best skiing. Accessed by the large cable cars that swoop across the Valle d'Aosta, all the way to Chamonix in France, the slopes are dominated by the magnificent spectacle of Mont Blanc and its snowy peaks. Hotel Walser, Aosta
