This charming family-run hotel in Sassari province lies on the Isola Rossa, named for its extraordinary rose-coloured granite rocks. It lies off the coast opposite Trinita d'Agultu in the Golfo d'Asinara and there is a lovely beach just 50 metres from the hotel. Hotel Gabbiano, Sassari
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is set amid beautiful gardens in the area of Lido di Jesolo known as Pineta. The beach is right next to the hotel and the town with its wealth of restaurants, bars and other facilities is within easy walking distance. Hotel Vina del Mar Pineta, Venice
Hotel Bonapace is located in the pretty mountain village of Pinzolo, Madonna Di Campiglio. There are 34 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom plus TV, AM/FM radio and direct-dial telephone. There is 24-hour service on reception and multilingual staff are on hand to help you plan your itinerary. Hotel Bonapace, Trento
The Aldebaran Family Hotel is a small, friendly modern hotel set in rolling countryside between Syracuse and Floridia. There are nine bright, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and safety-deposit box. Aldebaran Family Hotel, Syracuse
A very stylish, modern hotel in the heart of Turin, the four star Jolly Hotel Ambasciatori lies on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Under-16s stay free at this family focused hotel, which has a selection of 199 comfortably appointed rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable television, direct modem link, am/fm radio, air conditioning, windows that open, and much more. Jolly Hotel Ambasciatori, Turin
This Rome hotel has been recently refurbished and combines a tranquil setting with handy access to many of the spectacular sights of this fabulous city, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The Hotel Royal Court, Rome is close to the Termini railway station and is also within easy reach of the National Museum and sumptuous shopping area of Via Veneto. Hotel Royal Court, Rome
Hotel Michelangelo is an elegant four-star hotel in the spa town of Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy. There are 70 beautifully appointed, comfortable rooms, all with balcony, private bath and shower room, colour TV, telephone and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Michelangelo, Pistoia
The comfortably modern Savant Hotel, in Lamezia Terme, is ideal for international visitors wanting to enjoy the fascinating (and largely undiscovered) Italian region of Calabria. Savant Hotel, Catanzaro
