Hotel Villa Tina is a lovely Liberty-style three-star hotel with its own private beach, in the coastal resort of Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy. The hotel has 14 elegantly furnished rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe and lovely views. Hotel Villa Tina, Lucca
This luxurious hotel in Venice (Venezia) is located in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance of many of the main sights - including the Accademia di Belle Arti, the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco). Luna Hotel Baglioni, Venice
Beautifully situated in the heart of Turin, the three-star Hotel Nazionale puts the business district, the prime shopping streets, and must-see tourist sights on your doorstep. This Turin hotel is situated on one of the city's most elegant streets, just a short walk from the main railway station at Porta Nuova, which also contains the airbus terminal. Hotel Nazionale, Turin
The Hotel Open Gate is a friendly two-star hotel in the small town of Praiano, in between Positano and Amalfi. Its room sizes range from a single to one for five people, making it perfect for families or groups. Hotel Open Gate, Salerno
Near the Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, this hotel in Italy offers comfortable, family-focused accommodation perfectly situated for exploring Rome. The three-star Nuovo Hotel Quattro Fontane has good-sized suites with ensuite bathrooms, and cribs for the children, and non-smoking rooms are available. Nuovo Hotel Quattro Fontane, Rome
This beautifully presented boutique-style hotel in Genoa occupies the first floor of a seventeenth-century palazzo. There are just ten elegant and spacious rooms at the Locanda di Palazzo Cicala, Genoa, along with a selection of self-catering apartments. Locanda di Palazzo Cicala, Genoa
The Hotel Paradiso is well deserved of its name, as it sits facing the Ligurian Sea, in picturesque San Remo on the Italian Riviera. Hotel Paradiso, Imperia
The Corte Altavilla is a wonderful four-star hotel in the fascinating "Citta d'Arte" of Conversano, in Puglia, southern Italy. This small historic hotel has 23 pretty rooms, all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and internet connection. Corte Altavilla, Bari
