Built in a fine old nineteenth century villa, this Florence hotel was once home to the British Consulate, dating from the years when Florence/Firenze was the capital of Italy. Hotel Villa Liana, Florence
This traditional Venetian guest house is within easy reach of many of the city's most famous landmarks including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. Al Palazzo Lion Morosini offers nine spacious, traditionally furnished rooms, some with canal view. Al Palazzo Lion Morosini, 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
Enjoy the panoramic view, across the outdoor swimming pool, onto Lido di Jesolo's sandy beaches, or wander round nearby Piazza Marconi. The three-star Hotel London is ideally situated for a perfect mix of sun, sea and fun. Hotel London, Venice
The two-star Hotel Golden is brilliantly located just a few metres from the elegant Via Veneto and only a short walk away from the Spanish Steps and Pantheon. This friendly hotel offers a range of accommodation, including single, double and triple rooms and a family space that can sleep two adults and two children. Hotel Golden, Rome
Once a favourite haunt of Casanova, this four-star Venice hotel is located directly on the Grand Canal, making it perfect for stunning views of the city and also for transport links. You can catch a waterbus or hire a gondola to visit all the sights of Venice including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. Hotel Monaco and Grand Canal, Venice
This hotel in Rome is right in the centre of the capital, near to many of the city's major monuments. The La Griffe Hotel offers five-star comfort right in the heart of the city: from here, you are within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. La Griffe, Rome
Cool, understated elegance, functionality, service and comfort. These are the keynotes of the new Hotel Dore, Milan. Located in an artfully refurbished building of the early 20th century, this Milan hotel lies just a minute's walk from the Loreto stop on the red line of the subway/underground. Hotel Dore, Milan
