The Hotel Fiamma, Rome lies on the Via Gaeta to the north of Termini railway station. This impressive four-storey edifice, in imposing classical style, offers reliable comfort (it's part of the Leonardi group with hotels around Rome) and a great strategic base for exploring the city. Hotel Fiamma, Rome
The family-run three-star Hotel San Pellegrino, situated not far from the ancient town of Modena, prides itself on its reliable and caring reputation. All 49 rooms are comfortably furnished with private bathroom and the friendly staff will ensure all guests' needs are met. Hotel San Pellegrino, Modena
A three-star hotel on Lake Como, the Hotel Engadina is superbly situated. Just eight minutes from the Central rail station (S Giovanni) and a few minutes from the shops and the shores of Lake Como itself, this is a perfect situation for enjoying the clean, fresh air of northern Italy's lake district. Hotel Engadina, Como
On the sea-front in the fashionable Marina Centro area, the recently renovated Villa Bianca Hotel has 64 well-furnished rooms, each with air conditioning, private bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, hairdryer and private balcony. Hotel Villa Bianca, Rimini
The Hotel La Meridiana is set in large, shady gardens on the Venice Lido (Lido di Venezia). This hotel in Venice is open all year round and has 35 air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, safety deposit box and minibar. Hotel La Meridiana, Venice
Hotel Villa Maria is a pleasant three-star hotel in the centre of Chianciano Terme in Tuscany. This hote in Italy has 47 comfortable, well-appointed rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone line and colour TV. Hotel Villa Maria, Siena
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
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is an ideal mix of peaceful surroundings and a perfect base from which to see all that the city has to offer. The three-star Antica Casa Coppo, Venice is a fully restored Venetian palace, which was refurbished as recently as 2004. Hotel Antica Casa Coppo, Venice
