One of Sorrento's oldest hotels, a comprehensive refurbishment in 2003 means the Grand Hotel Royal is also one of the most comfortable and contemporary. With an open-air pool and a selection of bars and restaurants, it's impossible not to relax and enjoy yourself. Grand Hotel Royal, Naples
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) consists of two linked villas surrounded by terraced gardens. Here, guests can choose from a range of activities to keep them entertained during their stay. The Hotel Biasutti, Venice offers golf, tennis and horse riding as well as bikes to ride to the nearby beach. Hotel Biasutti, Venice
This hotel in Sassari province is set in the lively town of Alghero, an ancient fishing port with lots of history and strong Catalan influences in its food and architecture. Alma di Alghero Hotel, Sassari
Viareggio's Hotel Massimo is quietly situated not far from the elegant seafront of this attractive resort, situated on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast. This three-star hotel is within easy reach of Viareggio's centre with its excellent shopping and lively nightlife. Hotel Massimo, Lucca
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is perfectly situated for the town's transport links as it is within walking distance of the Santa Lucia railway station and the Piazzale Roma, in which the bus and car terminals are located. Hotel Florida, Venice
Hotel Montecarlo is a very well appointed three-star hotel in Venice in a marvellous location just a stone's throw from St Mark's Square. Rooms at this Italian hotel are airy and spacious and guests benefit from excellent facilities. Hotel Montecarlo, Venice
This medium-sized modern hotel near Venice has a great location just 25 metres from the sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo and within easy reach of all the excellent facilities that this popular tourist resort has to offer. Hotel Stockholm, Venice
Sangallo Park Hotel is a modern three-star hotel just outside Siena (Sienna) with a large swimming pool and splendid panoramic views. Sangallo Park Hotel, Siena
