Venice's Hotel Hesperia has a wonderful canal-front location close to the city's Jewish quarter and overlooking the Cannareggio canal. This family-run hotel in Venice (Venezia) has 15 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Hesperia, Venice
Hotel Milano is a handsome contemporary-style hotel in Padua, in northern Italy's Veneto region. The hotel provides comfortable accommodation in a convenient location not far from Padua's motorway exits and within easy walking distance of the historic centre of town. Hotel Milano, Padua
A very pretty hotel situated to the east of San Remo, the Hotel Villa La Brise is energetically managed by a young family. It lies just 50 metres from the beach. Hotel Villa La Brise, Imperia
The Elite Hotel Residence is in Mestre just 9km from the city of Venice. There are 85 comfortable, modern rooms, each with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and internet connection. Family rooms and cots are available and children under six stay free. Elite Hotel Residence, Venice
An elegant four-star hotel in the hills of Frascati, this Italian hotel is ideally located so that you can take in the sights of Rome by day and relax in the evenings: there are well-kept gardens and a rooftop bar boasting unparalleled views of the Roman landscape. Hotel Flora, Rome
The Hotel Biri, Padova, part of the Best Western chain, is situated in Padua's commercial district close to the trade fair. This Italian hotel has 92 pleasant, airy en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, internet connection point and minibar. Best Western Hotel Biri, Padua
Amidst the charming little streets of the university quarter, this hotel in Milan offers relaxed, three-star luxury. The Hotel Zefiro is ideally placed for business and leisure travellers to Italy, being within easy reach of the central rail station and the air terminals. Hotel Zefiro, Milan
This delightful Art Nouveau hotel is located right in the centre of the Venice (Venezia) Lido, and is surrounded by its own delightful park. The Hotel Hungaria Palace has 82 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television and minibar. Hotel Hungaria Palace, Venice
