The three-star Costa Azzurra hotel in Briatico (in Italy's Calabria region) offers a splendid seafront location beside the Tyrrhenian: this is a coastline famous for its rocky coves, turquoise-blue water and beaches of white sand. Costa Azzurra, Vibo Valentia
Hotel Rex is an excellent choice for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday that is within easy reach of Venice and the Veneto countryside. Pleasantly located close to the seashore and at the same time within easy reach of Bibione's main shopping street, this hotel near Venice has 90 spacious en-suite guest rooms Hotel Rex, Venice
A four-star hotel in Milan, the Hotel Admiral is ideally situated for seeing the sights - within minutes you can be at the Last Supper, the San Siro Stadium, the Milan Fair and the great shopping that Milan has to offer - and a very comfortable bed on which to lay your head at the end of the day. Admiral Hotel, Milan
The delightful town of Praiano is the setting for this Amalfi Coast hotel. The name of the four-star Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Praiano, means 'golden sunset' and that is the view guests can enjoy from their room, the spacious terraces or from the rooftop swimming pool. Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Salerno
Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a wonderfully atmospheric hotel in the centre of Bologna offering traditional Bolognese hospitality. There are 29 attractive rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna
This charming family-run hotel in Milan (Milano) is conveniently situated close to the city's main shopping districts. There is plenty of public transport accessible in the immediate vicinity to take you to every corner of the city and the Piazza del Duomo (cathedral square) is just a few minutes' walk away. Hotel Nuovo Metro, Milan
Hotel Charleston is a charming historic hotel which is right in the medieval heart of the charming Umbrian city of Spoleto. There are 21 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and video, internet link and minibar. Hotel Charleston, Perugia
Hotel Santa Croce is a charming two-star hotel in Florence set in a beautiful former palace in a central position in the city. All the major highlights such as the Duomo and the Accademia are just a stone's throw from the hotel. Hotel Santa Croce, Florence
