The delights of the Adriatic Riviera are just minutes away from the front door of this Rimini hotel. Each room has a private balcony and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer. Hotel Villa Luigia, Rimini
A very nice hotel near Bologna, the Lu King Hotel is a comfortable three-star hotel located on Via Emilia Ponente ... it enjoys a quiet position surrounded by greenery yet is handily close to the motorway exit. Best Western Lu King, Bologna
Ferrara is a delightful, walled Renaissance town, and the Albergo Annunziata offers luxurious, four-star accommodation at its very heart. The Hotel Annunziata lies right opposite the Castello Estense, historic home of the Dukes of Este, who once ruled this medieval city state. Hotel Annunziata, Ferrara
The three-star Hotel Accademia in Rimini is a comfortable and friendly place to stay with helpful staff and comfortable rooms. Families are particularly welcome, and there is children's entertainment and a garden and play area, allowing parents to relax. Hotel Accademia, Rimini
The Hotel Castello, near Bologna, is a comfortable four-star hotel quietly located in the little spa town of Castel San Pietro Terme, which is about 18km out of the city. Hotel Castello, Bologna
The three-star Hotel Bentivoglio, near Bologna, lies in delightful surroundings, opposite the 16th-century Bentivoglio Family Castle and overlooking the Naval Canal. The centre of Bologna is just 10km away and this accommodation offers everything you need. Hotel Bentivoglio, Bologna
In the heart of the Emilia-Romagna countryside, these Italy farmhouse rentals (offering bed and breakfast lodging) are within a renovated barn with wood beams, old furniture and every modern comfort. Agriturismo Alla Cedrara, Ferrara
Sleeps 1 to 7
A very nice hotel in Bologna, the Hotel La Pioppa offers well-priced, three-star accommodation in a convenient location close the motorway exit on the outskirts of the northern Italian city. There are 42 cosy rooms, all air-conditioned and with excellent en-suite facilities. Hotel La Pioppa, Bologna
