A very nice hotel in Venice, the Hotel Locanda Ovidius is an attractive three-star hotel in an excellent location close to the fabled Rialto Bridge. There are just 15 airy rooms furnished in antique Venetian style with ornate furnishings and lovely Murano glass light fittings. Hotel Locanda Ovidius, Venice
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is ideally placed for guests to explore all of the attractions on offer in this culturally exciting and romantic old city. Built in 1400, the hotel is in the Calle Della Sacrestia, directly behind St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) in the heart of the old town. Bridge Hotel, Venice
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
A very friendly, family-run hotel in Naples, the Hotel Duomo lies just 50 metres from the city's thirteenth century cathedral. The Hotel Duomo offers spacious, quiet rooms (though right in the heart of town, the rooms all look onto a peaceful courtyard), with en-suite facilities, television and ceiling fans. Hotel Duomo, Naples
This Rome hotel is in a very central position on the Via Nazionale, just a short walking distance from several of the major attractions, including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum as well being within easy reach of some excellent shopping streets. Hotel Cortina, Rome
This Florence hotel is a three-star establishment built in a beautiful historical palace from the early 19th century. It has recently been renovated and provides an ideal location for either a business stay or a romantic weekend away. Hotel Panama, Florence
Piedmont - collection of luxury holiday rooms and conference facilities lies in a small, friendly 4-star hotel on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Italy's Piedmont region. Hotel Ancora, Lake Maggiore. Hotel Ancora, Lake Maggiore, Verbano - Cusio
This Courmayeur hotel is perfectly situated in the Italian Alps, lying at the foot of the towering Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco). Located in the heart of a beautiful Alpine forest, Courmayeur's renowned slopes and ski runs are all within easy reach - here you are at the heart of the one the biggest complexes of slopes in Europe, with something for every level of expertise. Hotel Gran Baita, Aosta







