On the western shore of Lake Garda, the elegant new Hotel Riva del Sole in Moniga del Garda is just 50 metres from the lake. It has 23 spacious, soundproofed rooms with private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe, air conditioning and minibar. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake. Hotel Riva del Sole, Brescia
This 3-star Venice hotel is on Calle dei Fabbri, in the bustling heart of the downtown, near St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Recently renovated, the Antica Locanda Al Gambero offers spacious, comfortable non-smoking rooms, each with private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, direct-dial telephone and coffee/tea making facilities. Antica Locanda al Gambero, Venice
A very nice hotel near Bologna, the Lu King Hotel is a comfortable three-star hotel located on Via Emilia Ponente ... it enjoys a quiet position surrounded by greenery yet is handily close to the motorway exit. Hotel Lu King, Bologna
Set on the island of Sardinia, Hotel I Giardini di Alice is a three-star Sardinia hotel offering holiday accommodation in a valley of outstanding natural beauty. Hotel I Giardini di Alice, Cagliari
This hotel in Courmayeur, Aosta overlooks Mont Blanc in the heart of the Italian Alps. The Hotel Domina Les Jumeaux provides superb access to Courmayeur's world-renowned ski slopes, where visitors from all over the planet contribute to a truly international feel. Hotel Domina Les Jumeaux, Aosta
This Catania hotel is one of the ever-popular Jolly Hotels chain, and offers reliable, modern comforts and a great base for exploring Sicily's beautiful eastern coastline. The Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina is a very nice modern hotel with 56 spacious en-suite rooms, many with lovely harbour views. Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina, Catania
The modern Grand Hotel Flora, Sorrento is in the centre of town, convenient for the port and all major transport links. There are 130 bright and spacious en-suite rooms, each equipped with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet link and minibar. Grand Hotel Flora, Naples
Hotel Sporting is a luxurious four-star spa hotel in northern Italy, and is situated in the charming resort of Galzignano Terme in the Euganean Hills. Perfect for golfers (there are a number of courses in the surrounding hills) it is also ideal for those wanting a rest-cure ... the hotel has extensive spa facilities. Hotel Sporting, Padua
