The Hotel Valadier is a stylish four-star hotel in the ancient city centre of Rome, and a perfect location from which to explore the wealth of art and history the city has to offer. It comprises 60 luxuriously-decorated rooms, each fully equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Valadier, Rome
This recently renovated hotel in Mestre is conveniently located just a little way out of the city centre, close to the Via Miranese motorway/highway exit and around 15 minutes' drive from Marco Polo airport. Hotel Nuova Mestre, Venice
A delightful hotel in Italy, the Minotel Falco d'Oro is situated at Tole in the peaceful Po Valley around 40km from Bologna. There are 62 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Children under 11 stay free in their parents room. Minotel Falco d'Oro, Bologna
The Boston Hotel is pleasant, modern hotel close to Bari's railway station and the historic city centre. There are 69 clean, comfortable rooms, all with private bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Boston, Bari
Gaze onto the Tuscan hills from your luxurious bedroom at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, in the heart of Florence. This hotel in Italy offers the best in city centre comfort and convenience. The hotel has a fine restaurant serving Tuscan specialities, an American bar and lounge, and two shops selling Italian gifts and leatherware. Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence
Hermitage Hotel is an elegant modern hotel in Tuscany, situated within its own attractive grounds around 600 metres from the beach at Forte dei Marmi. There are 57 en-suite rooms, all with pleasant views of the hotel grounds plus satellite TV, direct-dial telephone internet link and minibar. Hermitage Hotel, Lucca
Cavaliere Palace Hotel is a classy four-star hotel housed in a gorgeous seventeenth-century mansion in the heart of the charming medieval town of Spoleto. There are 29 beautifully appointed and furnished rooms. Cavaliere Palace Hotel, Perugia
This hotel in Rimini is right on the seafront and also a short walk away from the old town and many shops in the city. It has some great facilities including a spa and outdoor play area for children and there is a swimming pool on the nearest beach. Hotel Ambra, Rimini