With panoramic views of the Adriatic seafront, this Rimini hotel has elegantly designed rooms perfect for business travellers and tourists alike. Climate control, private bathrooms and minibars are standard in every room and the hotel has a well-respected restaurant offering regional dishes and buffet-style dinners. Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rimini
Locanda l'Elisa offers true five star luxury, just a short distance from Lucca. Locanda l'Elisa, Lucca
This attractive, modern three-star hotel in Piedmont is located on a hill overlooking Lake Orta in the foothills of the Alps, not far from the Swiss border. This part of Italy is particularly known for its wine as well as its rich culinary tradition featuring delicious cheeses and salamis. Albergo Ristorante Monterosa, Novara
The Hotel Aloha D'Oro, Sicily is set in the attractive baroque spa town of Acireale, some 16 kilometres north of Catania. There are 113 spacious, en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, telephone, internet link and minibar. Hotel Aloha D'Oro, Catania
The Hotel Garden Napoli is conveniently located close to Naples' railway station, just a short car journey from the airport. There are 35 bright, en-suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access plus a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Garden Napoli, Naples
The Hotel Mazzini, just 250 metres from the central railway station, is owned and run by the Castella family. All rooms at this small hotel have a shower and private bathroom, orthopaedic beds, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, locker and air conditioning. Hotel Mazzini, Milan
The Hotel Terminus & Plaza is situated in a quiet street in Pisa, near the railway station, 1km from the airport, and well-placed for sightseeing. A modern, air-conditioned building, it has 53 bedrooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. Hotel Terminus and Plaza, Pisa
The two-star Hotel Villa Albertina is located in a quiet area on the Venice Lido. Housed in a period building, it offers double, triple and quadruple accommodation all of which come equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, mini bar and shower room. Hotel Villa Albertina, Venice
