A terrific hotel on the Italian Riviera, the Hotel Locanda Azzurra has a glorious location with fantastic sea views in the popular resort of San Remo. There are ten attractive rooms, all with their own terrace overlooking the sea plus en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, minibar and safety-deposit box. Hotel Locanda Azzurra, Imperia
This hotel in Moena is on the edge of the town, known as 'the fairy of the Dolomites', and famed for the white woods of Val di Fessa. The Dolomites (Dolomiti) region is in the Alps in the north of Italy; Moena itself is in the Trentino region, close to the Trevalli ski trails. Hotel L'Ideale, Trento
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is well situated for those wanting to be at the heart of the city, as it is only 150 metres from the Santa Lucia railway station. Built on the Lista Di Spagna, a lively street full of shops and restaurants, the Hotel Agli Artisti, Venice is a good place to be for those who want to experience the livelier side of Venice. Hotel Agli Artisti, Venice
Hotel Palau is close to the beach on the outskirts of Palau, Sardinia. There are 95 en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. There is also a fine restaurant, a stylish lounge/bar and a lively nightclub. Car parking is free. Hotel Palau, Sassari
Conveniently located right by the exit of the A11 motorway/highway, this very nice hotel in Lucca has 68 beautifully designed, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. The Eurostars Toscana, Lucca has an excellent restaurant, a stylish bar, a well-equipped gymnasium and a dedicated business support centre. Eurostars Toscana, Lucca
This pleasant hotel near Venice is located close to the wide, sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo. There are 48 comfortable en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite television and personal safe. Hotel Moderno, Venice
Hotel Citti is a modern, medium-sized hotel on the outskirts of Arzachena. There are 50 bright, simply-furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV and direct-dial phone. The hotel has its own small swimming pool plus a cheerful snack bar. Hotel Citti, Sassari
Hotel Montecitorio is close to the Spanish Steps and Rome's main shopping area. There are 14 rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, phone, minibar, PC with Internet access and a 46" plasma TV with satellite channels. Hotel Montecitorio, Rome
