A beautifully sited hotel in Venice, the Hotel Villa Laguna is an excellent three-star hotel in a glorious location overlooking St Mark's Basin with views across to the Campanile. This nineteenth century red-brick villa has been elegantly transformed into a very nice Italian hotel. Hotel Villa Laguna, Venice
This modern four-star hotel in Milan is conveniently situated near the city centre, around 200 metres from the Crocetta metro/subway stop, not far from the university district and within easy reach of all major transport links. Golden Tulip Crivi's Hotel, Milan
Rimini's beach-front Ariminum Hotel has 50 spacious, stylish rooms with private balcony and bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Intercommunicating rooms are available. Hotel Ariminum, Rimini
This atmospheric hotel in Piedmont is located in the scenic spa town of Acqui Terme. Set inside an attractive villa dating from the 15th century, Hotel Talice Radicati has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment and now offers cosy three-star accommodation in a lovely period setting. Hotel Talice Radicati, Alessandria
This cosy, family-run B&B-style hotel in Venice is housed in a building dating back to the fifteenth century. It offers comfortable, well-priced accommodation in a convenient location close the heart of the city. There are 40 cosy, simply furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities. Hotel Gallini, Venice
This friendly three-star hotel in Vietri sul Mare is close to the beach and the town centre and a car ride away from sights such as Pompeii and Paestum. It has friendly staff and a good restaurant that serves both international and local dishes. Hotel Vietri, Salerno
The Hotel Bue Marino, Cala Gonone has a superb setting near to the main beach and tourist marina of this seaside town in Sardinia. Set on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel gazes out onto the blue waters. Hotel Bue Marino, Nuoro
With stunning rooftop views in a central location, this hotel in Rome gives guests a bird's eye view of the city at the same time as placing them at its heart. Close to Castro Pretorio subway/metro/underground station and Termini Station, there isn't a monument or attraction in the city that can't be reached by bus, train or on foot. Marcella Royal, Rome
