The three-star Hotel Corallo has plenty of facilities to delight sun worshippers, culture vultures, business travellers, families and couples. It enjoys stunning views across the Mediterranean and all the rooms come with a balcony with sea view, and the town's sandy beach is within easy reach. Hotel Corallo, Imperia
This hotel in Florence is fashioned from an eighteenth century building near the River Arno. The Hotel Relais il Cestello enjoys superb views over the river, and rubs shoulders with some of the most historic churches in the city - Cestello and Ognissanti. Hotel Relais Il Cestello, Florence
The Hotel Zara has a great location within an old palazzo in the centre of Rome. This two-star hotel in Italy is the perfect base for exploring the Eternal City, with reasonably priced rooms and the Piazza di Spagna, air terminal and central 'Termini' rail station all within walking distance. Hotel Zara, Rome
This hotel in Rome is in a quiet area in the heart of old Rome, tucked right next to the Colosseum. This 19th century mansion has been beautifully refurbished - a perfect blend of elegant style and modern convenience. Each of the 20 unique rooms is named after an Italian painter - the Titian, the Michelangelo, the Cellini and so forth. Hotel Celio, Rome
The Hotel Ibis Firenze Prato Est is a modern hotel that is perfect for both holidaymakers and business travellers. Located in the town of Campi Bisenzio, in between the historic cities of Florence and Prato, this three-star hotel is equipped with modern facilities and provides a friendly service. Hotel Ibis, Florence
The modern Hotel Monaco is within easy reach of the heart of Verona, and just 2.5km from the Verona Porta Nuova railway station. It has 58 elegant, air-conditioned rooms, all with satellite TV, direct dial telephone, minibar and hairdryer. Hotel Monaco, Verona
Hotel Ristorante Marina is a pleasant, family-orientated hotel in the pretty inland area known as Roseto degli Abruzzi. The beach is not far away and the town itself boasts numerous sporting facilities. Each of the 32 rooms has its own en-suite bathroom plus satellite TV, telephone and internet connection. Hotel Ristorante Marina, Teramo
Hotel Quattro Fontane was originally designed as an important aristocratic residence on the Venice Lido and is now an exceptionally comfortable country-house-style hotel. Hotel Quattro Fontane, Venice
