This cosy little hotel in Milan offers simple B&B-style accommodation in a brilliant central location that is minutes' walk from the Loreto underground/subway station and the city's central train station. Hotel Astrid, Milan
This three-star hotel in Rimini comes with its own swimming pool and garden, but also has its very own beach, so you will be spoilt for choice if you stay here. For business travellers there is also a large conference room. Hotel Corallo, Rimini
The Hotel Hostellerie du Cheval Blanc is an attractive modern hotel in Aosta, with 55 elegant rooms. All have contemporary-style en-suite bathroom facilities with complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and built-in hairdryer. Hotel Hostellerie du Cheval Blanc, Aosta
The 4-star Hotel Villa Malaspina, on the outskirts of Verona, has 70 rooms and junior suites, full of character and with air conditioning and heating, telephone, satellite TV, radio, internet access, minibar, safe and hairdryer. Other amenities include a swimming pool, fitness area, restaurant and bar. Hotel Villa Malaspina, Verona
The Hotel Semifonte is in Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the very heart of Chianti, and on the ancient Via Francigena. This hotel, perfectly placed for exploring Chianti, Siena, Florence, Volterra and San Gimignano, has 41 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV, minibars, phone/modems and every other comfort. Hotel Semifonte, Florence
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 Rimini is situated right on the Marina Centro promenade, a lively area full of shops, bars and restaurants serving the local speciality - fish caught in the Adriatic ocean. Parking is free and the hotel will welcome you whenever you arrive, with its 24-hour front desk service. Park Hotel, Rimini
Located close to the beautiful mountain town of Aosta, this small, three-star hotel offers a wide range of sporting and leisure activities, set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-topped Alps. Hotel Nordend, Aosta
