A very pretty hotel situated to the east of San Remo, the Hotel Villa La Brise is energetically managed by a young family. It lies just 50 metres from the beach. Hotel Villa La Brise, Imperia
Hotel Millennium is an attractive three-star hotel near the centre of Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy. There are 67 light, airy rooms, all easily accessible either by lift or by ground-floor access and with telephone, TV, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Millennium, Pistoia
A real one-off, this hotel in Florence retains the delightful atmosphere of a nineteenth century Florentine pensione. The family-run Hotel Pendini lies in the centre of Florence, and combines modern comforts with its old-world charms ... people come back year after year. Hotel Pendini, Florence
A terrific location on the edge of the 'centro storico' for this four-star hotel in Milan. The Hotel King lies on Corso Magenta, and offers style, comfort, friendly service and unrivalled access to the sights and delights of central Milan. An hotel in Italy equally suited to business or leisure travellers. Hotel King, Milan
This traditional hotel is located in the small town of Ca de'Fabbri-Minerbio, in the countryside surrounding the historic town of Bologna. This truly idyllic setting is a place in which you can really relax. Prim Hotel Bologna, Bologna
Hotel Calamosca is on the coast, 2km from Cagliari in an area great for walking and watersports. All 47 rooms have en-suite facilities and air conditioning and many have private balconies overlooking the sea or the hotel garden. Business facilities are available. Hotel Calamosca, Cagliari
The Minotel Aurora, is a small modern hotel conveniently situated in the old centre of Mestre, just 9km from Venice proper. Each of the 28 air-conditioned rooms has en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Minotel Aurora, Venice
This hotel in the idyllic Campania region has 55 smart and spacious rooms; all have a safe, mini-bar, private bathroom, air conditioning and direct-dial telephone. Many also benefit from alluring views over the Bay of Naples, though the wide, flower-filled communal terrace has views enough for everyone. Hotel Corallo, Naples
