Housed in a handsome Art Deco/Liberty-style villa, the three-star Hotel Atlanta Augustus has 38 elegant rooms. Every room at this hotel in Venice (Venezia) has its own private bathroom as well as satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, built-in hairdryer, minibar and direct modem connection point. Hotel Atlanta Augustus, Venice
The Hotel Villa Maria is a friendly and well-maintained three-star hotel in downtown Sorrento. It has recently been renovated, and its 80 fresh, modern rooms each possess satellite TV, en-suite bathroom, fridge and air-conditioning. Hotel Villa Maria, Naples
If you're having difficulty choosing between the French and Italian Rivieras the three-star Hotel Astoria provides the solution. The panoramic terrace and rooms with balconies offer superb views along both the French and Italian coasts and the unmissable cities of Genoa and Nice are within easy reach, as is Monaco. Hotel Astoria, Imperia
On an old farm in Chianti, the four-star Hotel Casabianca occupies a uniquely beautiful position ... gazing down on the Val di Chiana on one side, and the Crete Senesi on the other. Enjoy lavish luxury within an idyllic country setting. Hotel Casabianca, Siena
The Hotel Real Fini Via Emilia sits at the eastern gate to the historic city of Modena. Positioned on the Via Emilia Est, the hotel is on a route that has been trodden by travellers from Roman times and before. Hotel Via Emilia, Modena
Hotel Ambasciata is delightful three-star accommodation, centrally located not far from the mainline railway station. This hotel in Venice-Mestre is just ten minutes from the centre of Venice by public transport and has plenty of free car parking. Hotel Ambasciata, Venice
The family-run Hotel Genio is close to many of Turin's museums and tourist attractions. It has 120 rooms and suites, each with satellite TV, pay-TV, modem connection and minibar. Hotel Genio, Turin
Hotel Moderno Verdi is a beautiful four-star hotel housed in an early 20th century building in the heart of Genoa's old quarter. The hotel has 87 elegantly furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, telephone, TV, internet connection, safety deposit box and minibar. Hotel Moderno Verdi, Genoa
