Set within the magnificent rugged scenery of the Valle d'Aosta, the three-star Hotel Tavernier enjoys views of Mont Blanc and is located close to the big, dipping cable car. The 14 air-conditioned double and twin rooms are all equipped with TV, telephone, mini bar and bathroom whilst the cosy restaurant and bar offer good food and wine in an informal setting. Hotel Tavernier, Aosta
The modern Accademia Palace Hotel has 94 soundproofed rooms and suites, each with private bathroom, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, TV, pay TV, modem connection, safety deposit box, and electronic key system. Accademia Palace, Pisa
A very nice three-star hotel in Amalfi, right on the seafront and next to the Duomo (Amalfi's cathedral), the Hotel Aurora has 29 comfortable double rooms, with options including air-conditioning, en-suite facilities and minibar. Hotel Aurora, Salerno
This four-star hotel, just outside the lively city centre of Calabria's largest town, Cosenza, is ideally located for both easy access to the many beautiful local beaches and also the impressive Sila mountains. Hotel Athena Palace, Cosenza
Amidst the charming little streets of the university quarter, this hotel in Milan offers relaxed, three-star luxury. The Hotel Zefiro is ideally placed for business and leisure travellers to Italy, being within easy reach of the central rail station and the air terminals. Hotel Zefiro, Milan
Bologna's Jolly Hotel Villanova is conveniently situated close to the Autostrada and the airport on the outskirts of the city. There are 209 generously-proportioned rooms, all with excellent en-suite facilities, satellite television, safety-deposit box, direct-dial telephone and tea and coffee-making facilities. Jolly Hotel Villanova, Bologna
The 3 star Hotel Medusa is in the small coastal town of Tirrenia, a short drive from Pisa. The hotel is immersed in the pine-woods that line the coast around this area, and a fully-equipped beach is within walking distance of the hotel. Hotel Medusa, Pisa
This hotel in Venice is located close to the city's main railway station and just five minutes from the air terminal. The three-star Hotel Il Mercante di Venezia has nine rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Il Mercante di Venezia, Venice
