The Hotel Zara in Naples is a marvellous balance between elegance and luxury. All the rooms are furnished in natural wood, with something for everyone - there are very affordable rooms for young couples, rooms with business facilities for the business traveller, and spacious family rooms sleeping up to five. Hotel Zara, Naples
This traditional Venice hotel is located on the Lido, next to the historic Borgo Bridge. The recently renovated Hotel Ca' del Borgo offers a selection of guest rooms, each with beautiful antique furniture and furnishings and every modern amenity including private bath, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, high-speed internet access and minibar. Hotel Ca' Del Borgo, Venice
Garda - This 3 star vacation hotel is near Lake Garda in the Italian region of Trentino. Overlooking the blue lake waters and amidst green olive trees, the hotel is surrounded by mountains that provide a scenery of unparalleled beauty. Hotel Gabry. Hotel Gabry, Trento
The Hotel Al Gabbiano is a reputable, friendly, three-star hotel in the idyllic town of Ponte de Piave, 18 kilometres from Treviso. Its beautiful location, contemporary decor and modern amenities make it an ideal base from which to explore the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Hotel Al Gabbiano, Treviso
The family-run holiday Residence Il Sogno is ideal for families and friends who want to enjoy everything Lake Garda has to offer. It has 25 comfortable, air-conditioned apartments with their own balcony and a wide range of amenities including satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe and kitchen equipment. Residence Il Sogno, Brescia
This three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige province is well placed for the Dolomiti Superski area, which boasts more than 480 lifts and over a thousand kilometres of ski slopes. Hotel Ski Club Regina E Fassa, Trento
A lovely three-star hotel in the heart of Chianti, the Hotel Villa Belvedere has been lovingly created from an eighteenth century Tuscan villa. Dine on dishes created with ingredients grown in the hotel's own gardens; take a relaxing dip in the pool; and explore the historic delights or nearby Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Hotel Villa Belvedere, Siena
Albornoz Palace Hotel is a sophisticated modern hotel near the medieval centre of Spoleto. Housed in an imposing, beautifully designed building, the hotel has its own impressive art gallery as well as a dedicated business-support centre with internet access and secretarial services. Albornoz Palace Hotel, Perugia
