You'll get a warm welcome at the Hotel Ideale, conveniently situated just 10 minutes from the central railway staion and Linate Airport, and close to the centre of Milan. It has 22 tastefully decorated rooms with bathroom, telephone, TV and air conditioning. Hotel Ideale, Milan
This comfortable three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige lies about a mile from Lake Garda, in a little town surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. There is plenty in the way of opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area and the hotel has a private beach where guests can borrow surfboards and hire watersports equipment. Hotel Zanella, Trento
This sumptuous five-star hotel is housed in an eighteenth-century former palace in the heart of Lucca's old city centre - allowing you to really make the most of this delightful medieval city. There are just 13 rooms at the Hotel Noblesse, Lucca - eight doubles and five suites. Hotel Noblesse, Lucca
The 3-star Hotel Kristina, Imperia is managed by its owners and offers a friendly welcome at the heart of this lovely seaside town on the Riviera dei Fiori. Hotel Kristina, Imperia
A modern hotel in Italy, the Daniels Hotel in Rome offers unusually large suites in the centre of the Eternal city. Comfort, relaxation and convenience are the key, and the multilingual staff are always on hand to help you plan your vacation in Rome and to make the most of the sights. Daniel's Hotel, Rome
Just 200 metres from the central railway station at Santa Maria Novella, this hotel in Florence is perfectly positioned for exploring this historic Italian city. With family-size rooms, and play areas for the children, a welcoming bar for the adults, and just a stone's throw from the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and Uffizi, the Hotel Alinari is a perfect base for your vacation in Florence. Hotel Alinari, Florence
Bologna's Eurogarden Hotel offers welcoming four-star accommodation in a convenient location close to Bologna's main motorway exit. There are 72 comfortable soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms, all with spacious bathroom, satellite TV with Sky Sports, safety-deposit box, direct-dial telephone and data port for connecting your own laptop or fax. Eurogarden Hotel, Bologna
The Hotel Continental is a supremely comfortable four-star hotel in a convenient central location in the northern Italian town of Treviso. There are 81 attractively decorated rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel Continental, Treviso
