This popular hotel near Venice is part of the Italian Apogia hotel group and has an excellent location right on the beach at Bibione, in a quiet part of the resort. There are 93 welcoming en-suite rooms, all with a private balcony, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Excelsior, Bibione, Venice
This spectacular hotel in Florence offers a luxury experience to guests seeking more than a simple room to sleep in at night. The swimming pool, sauna and solarium make it the perfect place to unwind after an eventful day, whether that be part of a tight business schedule or packed cultural itinerary. Marignolle Relais and Charme, Florence
This hotel in Rome enjoys a fabulous central location near to the Spanish Steps. It's in an Art Nouveau building which has been restored to create modern, comfortable accommodation, but still retains many of its original features. Rome is renowned worldwide for its ancient architecture and fashionable shopping districts. Residence Barberini, Rome
A beautifully situated hotel in Bologna, the Savoia Country House Hotel is strategically situated close to Bologna's ring road and just a few minutes' drive from the city centre. Savoia Hotel Country House, Bologna
Hotel Arcobaleno is a fully renovated three star hotel, with restaurant, just ten minutes from the centre of town. Hotel Arcobaleno, Siena
Set alongside the small harbour of this ancient city, this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel offers six rooms with views across the harbour, the island suburb of Ortigia and the Mediterranean sea. Breakfast is included in the price of each of the rooms, and en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV come as standard. Lakkios Residence, Syracuse
With comfortable, modern accommodation on the Amalfi Coast, this Minori hotel is a terrific base for your Italian vacation. The four-star Hotel Villa Romana, Minori has 55 well-appointed rooms, a mix of twins and doubles, all with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with Jacuzzi tub, cable TV and all the comforts. Hotel Villa Romana, Salerno
Hotel Palau is close to the beach on the outskirts of Palau, Sardinia. There are 95 en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. There is also a fine restaurant, a stylish lounge/bar and a lively nightclub. Car parking is free. Hotel Palau, Sassari
