Venice … The Al Gallo is a recently refurbished, family-run, three-star bed-and-breakfast hotel offering comfortable, spacious holiday accommodation in the world's most romantic city. Hotel al Gallo, Venice
A downtown Rome hotel handily located for the main railway station at Termini - the Hotel Villa delle Rose occupies a quiet position on Via Vicenza. Remodelled from a charming 19th century private villa which sits within its own very pretty gardens, this Rome hotel offers a lovely refuge in the heart of the bustling city. Hotel Villa delle Rose, Rome
This 3-star hotel in Merano dates from the late 1800s and has a fascinating history. The atmosphere is cosy and relaxing and the welcoming Strohmer family who run the hotel endeavour to ensure each guest enjoys a relaxing, comfortable stay here. Hotel Westend, Bolzano
Rome's Hotel Solis offers comfort in a superb downtown location. With three-star accommodation conveniently close to the Forum, the Colosseum and the other sights of Classical Rome, the hotel lies on Rome's Via Cavour - one of the city's main thoroughfares. Hotel Solis, Rome
The Amalfi Coast is renowned as one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Europe. A four-star hotel in Salerno with a marvellous location, the Jolly Hotel lies at the heart of this bustling little port on Italy's Mediterranean seaboard. Jolly Hotel, Salerno
The Hotel Al Cappello Rosso has an extraordinary tradition of service to travellers through Bologna - it has been operating as an hotel since 1375. A recent refurbishment stays true to and builds on more than 600 years of tradition and service, with new standards of luxury. Hotel Al Cappello Rosso, Bologna
Picturesque views across the Mediterranean, comfortable accommodation and a variety of modern conveniences are guaranteed in the luxurious confines of this hotel in Trapani. Surrounded by grassy meadows, the hotel has a range of rooms from family-friendly apartments to private suites with jacuzzi. Resort I Mulini, Trapani
The Hotel La Luna is a comfortable three-star hotel set in the heart of Lucca's old city, and lies opposite the fashionable and bustling shopping street of the Via Fillungo. There are 29 en-suite rooms here, all with individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel La Luna, Lucca
