If you want to relax then the Hotel Diplomat Palace in Rimini is the perfect place to stay, with a welcoming atmosphere and second-to-none service. The four-star hotel has 75 well-appointed rooms with private balconies, en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, with special floors reserved for non-smokers. Hotel Diplomat Palace, Rimini
This four-star hotel in Milan is tucked into a quiet corner in the city's financial and commercial district. The Hotel Grand Verdi is luxurious, peaceful and yet superbly situated for walking to most of the city's sights ... and there are rail and Metro links nearby. Grand Hotel Verdi, Milan
Located in the Vibo Valentia area of the Tyrrhenian coast, this four-star hotel in Calabria epitomises modern elegance and overlooks the sea. Reachable from Lamezia airport, the Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia is on the outskirts of Pizzo, one of the charming resorts in this unspoilt area. Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is a traditional 16th century building decorated in typical Venetian style and situated in the Cannaregio district of the city. Within walking distance of the Jewish Ghetto, the oldest of its kind in Europe, the hotel is close to many ancient synagogues and the Jewish museum as well as the St Leonardo market. Hotel Ai Due Leoni, Venice
This extremely stylish four-star hotel in Rimini is the ideal base for young holidaymakers or business people. The Duomo Hotel is decorated with striking art and furnishings, and its 34 rooms and nine suites are also striking and come with breakfast included. Duomo Hotel, Rimini
This cosy, family-run hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige region is conveniently located close to Trento's commercial centre, with excellent access to the motorway/highway. Sartori's Hotel, Trento
San Remo's four-star Hotel Miramare is a gem of a hotel in a gem of a location. It has private access to the beach and extensive gardens, making for a peaceful, tranquil stay. A heated sea-water swimming pool is at the guests' disposal. Hotel Miramare Continental Palace, Imperia
This attractive hotel near Venice is located in the pretty fishing town of Caorle close to the sandy beach. There are plenty of facilities here for watersports and the town has excellent restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Hotel Cleofe, Venice
