This hotel in Cogolo di Pejo lies in the heart of the mountainous Dolomites (Dolomiti) region of northern Italy, facing the Ortles and Cevedale peaks. Part of the Val di Sole, the town boasts one of the largest nature reserves in Europe in the shape of the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio, and was traditionally a place where people would come to relax and regain their strength and fitness. Hotel Ortles, Trento
The Aquaviva Hotel & Spa is set in delightful Tuscan countryside not far from San Gimignano. The 35 rooms all have en-suite facilities as well as TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. The spa offers a wide range of facilities and treatments, there are three swimming pools, a children's play area and mountain-bike hire. Aquaviva Hotel and Spa, Siena
The Corte Altavilla is a wonderful four-star hotel in the fascinating "Citta d'Arte" of Conversano, in Puglia, southern Italy. This small historic hotel has 23 pretty rooms, all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and internet connection. Corte Altavilla, Bari
The four-star Hotel Ritz is in the historic centre of Florence. This hotel in Italy puts you on the doorstep of all the 'must see' sights of Florence, with the Uffizi, Bargello, Ponte Vecchio and Accademia all within easy walking distance of your front door. Hotel Ritz, Florence
This Valle d'Aosta hotel is located among the Villair de Quart hills, about seven kilometres from the town of Aosta in the Italian Alps. One of Europe's prime ski centres, Valle d'Aosta offers miles of excellent slopes in an idyllic Alpine location, and attracts visitors from all around the world. Hotel Village, Aosta
Situated in the heart of romantic Venice, Locanda Gaffaro offers holiday hotel accommodation only a few minutes walk away from the Grand Canal. Locanda Gaffaro, Venice
This Riva del Garda hotel is close to the centre of this charming town and is also near the lakeside of the lovely northern Italian resort The light, airy rooms at the Hotel Fontanella, Riva del Garda have all the conveniences you would expect, including air conditioning and satellite TV. Hotel Fontanella, Trento
Hotel Palazzo Vitturi is an enchanting historic hotel in Venice, set in a quiet side-street close to St Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge. There are nine elegant, spacious rooms, all with immaculate en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and minibar, and many rooms have breathtaking views. Hotel Palazzo Vitturi, Venice
