This Moena hotel is on the edge of the town, a small settlement known as 'the fairy of the Dolomites', famous for the white woods of Val di Fessa. Moena is in the Trevalli ski area, and has access to over 1180 kilometres of trails for skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer. Hotel Dolce Casa, Trento
This Rome hotel is housed in a medieval building which has beautiful frescoes by the artist Pinturicchio. The four-star Hotel Columbus, Rome has great transport links to the rest of the city. Its modern comfortable rooms have en-suite facilities and air conditioning, and many also have high-speed internet access to allow you to check your emails regularly. Hotel Columbus, Rome
Eight minutes by shuttle service from the city, the Hotel Villa Dori is a superbly convenient choice of Venice Italy hotel. Hotel Villa Dori, Venice
The Express Holiday Inn Turin is in a quiet residential area outside the city centre, but with a shuttle bus to take you to the town's cultural hotspots in 20 minutes, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Express Holiday Inn Turin, Turin
Just outside the walled centre of Lucca, Sogni d'Oro — sweet dreams — is a guest house offering short stay accommodation for up to 10 guests. Central, peaceful location, handy for the city and the railway station. Sogni d'Oro, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10
This Rome hotel is close to the Via Appia Antica, once the gateway to the ancient city of Rome. Today, it is also close to the Nunidio Quadrato underground/subway/metro stop which is only 100 metres walk from the building, allowing guests to access all of the main attractions. City Guest House, Rome
The Hotel Centrale, Venice Mestre is conveniently situated on the mainland just a short bus ride from Venice proper. There are 90 en-suite rooms, each with satellite TV and direct-dial phone line. Hotel Centrale, Venice
This hotel in Rome has a superb situation, right near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps. And yet the three-star Hotel Bolivar offers peace and quiet, away from the bustle of the city. An hotel in Italy which prides itself on friendly and efficient service. Hotel Bolivar, Rome
