Rimini's four-star Card International Hotel is a perfect base for business travellers, being very close to the Rimini fairground and exhibition centre and all transport links. The hotel's own business facilities include conference rooms and a business support team, and it can also offer special discounts for business travellers. Card International Hotel, Rimini
This attractive historic hotel in Genoa has 67 elegantly decorated en-suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable/satellite television with movie channel, internet connection point, minibar and a personal safe. Hotel Astoria, Genoa
This carefully-restored Florence hotel has maintained its charm and popularity since it opened in the nineteenth century. With breathtaking views of the Gothic Santa Maria Novella church and ready access to all of Florence's historical and cultural landmarks, it is in a highly coveted location. Hotel Santa Maria Novella, Florence
This Naples hotel is in the city centre, near the Decumano Maggiore - Naples' historic area. Recently renovated, the Hotel Plaza, Naples (a Best Western hotel) is an elegant modern establishment with 57 comfortable, stylish rooms that have air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, internet access, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, minibar and safe. Hotel Plaza, Naples
Venice's Hotel Hesperia has a wonderful canal-front location close to the city's Jewish quarter and overlooking the Cannareggio canal. This family-run hotel in Venice (Venezia) has 15 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Hesperia, Venice
A terrific hotel on the Italian Riviera, the Hotel Locanda Azzurra has a glorious location with fantastic sea views in the popular resort of San Remo. There are ten attractive rooms, all with their own terrace overlooking the sea plus en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, minibar and safety-deposit box. Hotel Locanda Azzurra, Imperia
This hotel is situated on the Amalfi Coast in the pretty resort of Positano. Views from here are wonderful and the attractive resorts of Sorrento and Amalfi itself are both within easy reach while the town centre is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Hotel Punta Regina, Salerno
A newly-built hotel in Imperia, the Hotel Locanda del Mar sits at the extreme western point of the Prino area. Hotel Locanda del Mar, Imperia
