Hotel Primavera, Lake Maggiore - hotel accommodation in the pedestrianised centre of Stresa. Just a few steps away lie the Piedmont shores of the lake, where boats wait to set out for the Borromeo Islands. Hotel Primavera, Verbano - Cusio
The Hotel Cristoforo Colombo has 116 fully equipped rooms, refurbished to a high standard, and a Congress Centre with three meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 90 people. Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, Milan
Venice's Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo is a lavish four-star hotel in the Best Western chain. This Italian hotel offers high standards of service and accommodation close to the centre of Venice. Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo, Venice
Albergo della Torre is a warm, friendly family-run hotel in the ancient market town of Trescore Balneario, 15 minutes' drive from Bergamo. The hotel has 34 cosy, en-suite rooms, all with TV and telephone. Albergo della Torre, Bergamo
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
Villa Crispi is a small, elegant hotel in a quiet residential corner of Mestre. There are nine comfortable, well-equipped rooms, all with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection, CD/DVD player, safety deposit box and minibar. Villa Crispi, Venice
Hotel San Marco City is an elegant modern Italian hotel conveniently situated close to the Fiera di Verona and just 1.5 kilometres from the historic city centre. There are 62 air-conditioned, en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial phone, TV with satellite channels and teletext and a generous minibar. Hotel San Marco City, Verona
This brand new hotel near Venice is situated just 50 metres from the beach in the popular seaside resort of Lido di Jesolo. It is set on one of the resort's main squares and all the facilities on offer - excellent restaurants, lively bars and nightclubs - are close at hand. Hotel Il Teatro, Venice
