This Rimini hotel is a luxurious four-star establishment at the heart of the Rimini Riviera, one of the most popular stretches of seafront in Italy. It is well-placed for both the beach and the historical town centre, where visitors can see monuments such as the Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge. Hotel Le Meridien, Rimini
This hotel in Rome is located in the centre of the city but away from the urban noise, tucked away on a peaceful residential side street. The hotel is within a short distance of the Spanish Steps, the Barberini Square, The Pantheon, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. Sofitel Roma, Rome
A charming, family-run hotel in the heart of Rimini, close to the beach, the Hotel Cosmos offers a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation. Rooms have private bathroom and balcony, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and private safe. The hotel also has a restaurant, solarium, swimming pool and children's play garden. Hotel Cosmos, Rimini
This hotel in the centre of Venice (Venezia) was originally an aristocratic palazzo. Now beautifully restored, Hotel Pausania offers comfortable three-star accommodation in a terrific central location. There are 26 rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, cable TV, radio and minibar. Hotel Pausania, Venice
Hotel Aretusa Vacanze is an atmospheric hotel in Syracuse's historic centre housed in an attractive 17th-century villa. There are 10 simply furnished, contemporary-style rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV and fridge. Aretusa Vacanze, Syracuse
Hotel Villa is situated in the seaside town of Bisceglie, a short drive along the coast from Bari. The hotel has 50 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, phone and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Villa, Bari
The Hotel Grand'Italia, Padua, is a very stylish Art Nouveau hotel, offering luxurious four-star accommodation in a convenient central location in the city. There are 61 nicely appointed rooms, each with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, VCR and minibar. Hotel Grand'Italia, Padua
Hotel Terme Metropole is a five-star spa hotel in Italy, with five thermal swimming pools in its generous grounds. There are 100 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with telephone, TV, internet point, personal safe and minibar, and the hotel has an elegant restaurant plus a bar and night club. Hotel Terme Metropole, Padua
