If you're having difficulty choosing between the French and Italian Rivieras the three-star Hotel Astoria provides the solution. The panoramic terrace and rooms with balconies offer superb views along both the French and Italian coasts and the unmissable cities of Genoa and Nice are within easy reach, as is Monaco. Hotel Astoria, Imperia
Hotel Ambasciata is delightful three-star accommodation, centrally located not far from the mainline railway station. This hotel in Venice-Mestre is just ten minutes from the centre of Venice by public transport and has plenty of free car parking. Hotel Ambasciata, Venice
The family-run Hotel Genio is close to many of Turin's museums and tourist attractions. It has 120 rooms and suites, each with satellite TV, pay-TV, modem connection and minibar. Hotel Genio, Turin
This newly built three-star Favaro hotel near Venice lies close to the motorway/highway exit and just three miles from the airport. It is close to the commercial city of Mestre and just six miles from the centre of Venice, which can easily be accessed from here via public transport. Hotel Altieri, Venice
A marvellous location for this hotel in Italy, the Hotel Santa Marta is in Pozzuoli, at the gateway to the Campi Flegrei, one of the world's most dramatic (and still partially active) volcanic landscapes. Hotel Santa Marta, Naples
A three-star hotel in Milan, the Hotel Dieci provides 20 soundproofed rooms in the Quartiere Citta Studi of the town. This Italy hotel is designed to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, and rooms have every comfort, including minibar, free always-on internet connection, and satellite TV. Hotel Dieci, Milan
Hotel Re Enzo is a pleasant three-star hotel in Bologna, conveniently located close to the city centre, yet outside the pedestrianised district. There are 51 comfortable rooms, all with superb en-suite facilities plus satellite TV, telephone, internet connection point, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel Re Enzo, Bologna
Hotel Touring is a handsome, modern three-star hotel close to Ancona's Falconara airport, in Italy's Marche region. There are 70 comfortable, spacious rooms and five suites, each with a balcony plus en-suite facilities, satellite TV with movie channel and Sky Sports, internet point and minibar. Hotel Touring, Ancona
