Surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeland scenery, this hotel in Italy offers three-star comfort on the shores of Lake Lugano. The Hotel Europa, Porlezza has its own landing stage on the lake - ideal for boat trips - and there is fly fishing available. Hotel Europa, Como
The Hotel Continental is a supremely comfortable four-star hotel in a convenient central location in the northern Italian town of Treviso. There are 81 attractively decorated rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel Continental, Treviso
An hotel on Italy's Adriatic coast, the Medi Garden Resort is a wonderful modern hotel complex offering B&B as well as self-catering accommodation. It has a delightful seafront setting in the attractive resort of Alba Adriatica, Abruzzo. Medi Garden Resort, Teramo
Hotel Cris is a small, friendly, family-run three-star hotel in the centre of Venice Mestre. Renovated and comprehensively refurbished, there are 18 comfortable en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, fast wi-fi internet connection, cable satellite television and individually controlled air conditioning. Hotel Cris, Venice
The Hotel Costazzurra, Agrigento, Sicily is located close to a lovely sandy beach in the San Leone area of the town. There are lots of tourist facilities here, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs, plus plenty of opportunities for watersports and beach-based activities. Hotel Costazzurra, Agrigento
Hotel Pescille is an exceptionally attractive country house hotel set in the Tuscan hills overlooking the medieval town of San Gimignano. 49 comfortable, modern rooms - some with balconies - all have air-conditioning, phone minibar and cable TV. The hotel has swimming pool and tennis courts. Hotel Pescille, Siena
The three-star Hotel Mont Blanc is a hotel located at the centre of charming Courmayeur in the Aosta valley. This most spectacular and popular of all Italy's Alpine destinations is enjoyed for its winter sports and summer walks in the breathtaking valleys around Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco), Europe's highest mountain. Hotel Mont Blanc, Aosta
Hotel Albatross is a striking modern hotel a short distance from Syracuse's ancient centre. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms, each with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Albatros, Syracuse
