San Remo's four-star Hotel Miramare is a gem of a hotel in a gem of a location. It has private access to the beach and extensive gardens, making for a peaceful, tranquil stay. A heated sea-water swimming pool is at the guests' disposal. Hotel Miramare Continental Palace, Imperia
The Holiday Inn Congress Centre is a large, comfortable four-star hotel in Verona, with an integral business centre located on the eastern side of the city. There are 132 well-appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, TV with satellite channels, internet access and a minibar. Holiday Inn Congress Centre, Verona
The Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino is just off Piazza Garibaldi in the heart of Naples where you'll find excellent transport links to every corner of the city. There are 58 quiet, comfortable rooms, all with air-conditioning, en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and a minibar. Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino, Naples
Hotel Fortunella is a welcoming family-run hotel in Italy. Lying in the pretty beach resort of Lido di Camaiore, on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera, it has 25 bright, spacious rooms. Hotel Fortunella, Lucca
A stone's throw from the train station and within easy reach of the Leaning Tower, the Hotel La Pace has 65 stylish rooms, each with ensuite bathroom, satellite TV, Sky TV, air-conditioning and telephone. Hotel La Pace, Pisa
This hotel in Rimini is at the heart of the busy Marina Centro area, where there are many bars and restaurants serving cocktails and local fish caught in the Adriatic. Hotel Fedora, Rimini
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
This fine four-star hotel near Venice is situated close to the beach at Lido di Jesolo. The city of Venice is within easy reach for a day trip or excursion and Lido di Jesolo has over ten miles of fine, sandy beaches and excellent amenities including a golf course and a fabulous waterpark. Hotel Monaco and Quisisana, Venice