The Strand Hotel Colorado is an attractive three-star hotel directly on the seafront a few kilometres outside Ravenna, in Lido di Savio. There are 44 comfortable rooms, many with private balconies overlooking the sea and all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and direct modem link. Strand Hotel Colorado, Ravenna
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is a recently renovated building with the perfect Venetian setting - overlooking one of the city's 150 canals. Situated in the Santa Croce district of downtown Venice, the three-star Hotel Arlecchino is close to several of the town's finest galleries and museums. Hotel Arlecchino, Venice
Situated in Ragusa, the busy provincial capital, this three-star Sicily hotel offers perfect comfort and elegance in the centre of one of Sicily's famous Baroque towns. Magnificent Siracusa is nearby, once a Greek colony, and still boasting fascinating ruins including a theatre on a headland above the Mediterranean. Hotel Kroma, Ragusa
A comfortable three-star hotel in Amalfi, the Hotel Antica Repubblica is right in the heart of town, just 200 metres from the harbour and 150 metres from the coach station. Hotel Antica Repubblica, Salerno
The Hotel Miramare is a seaside home away from home. Located 100 metres from the sea in a quiet residential district of Imperia on the Italian Riviera, this four-star hotel offers fantastic access to the region's top attractions, which include renowned hiking and biking trails, as well as being close to the delights of the French Cote d'Azur. Hotel Miramare, Imperia
Hotel Cangrande di Soave is a medium-sized modern hotel in Soave, the medieval wine-producing town at the heart of the Soave area. The hotel has 58 comfortable en-suite rooms, all have satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and a minibar. This Soave hotel has a welcoming restaurant and a cosy lounge bar. Hotel Cangrande di Soave, Verona
The new Jolly Hotel in Bergamo is conveniently located close to the railway station. There are 88 comfortable, peaceful rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities as well as cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection and minibar. Jolly Hotel, Bergamo
This hotel in Pontassieve is located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, within easy reach of Florence. Perfect for both holidaymakers and business travellers, it offers the best of both worlds - a quiet, picturesque setting yet near enough to visit the famous tourist sites of this fascinating Italian city. Hotel Moderno, Florence
