This Venice (Venezia) hotel is ideally placed for guests to explore all of the attractions on offer in this culturally exciting and romantic old city. Built in 1400, the hotel is in the Calle Della Sacrestia, directly behind St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) in the heart of the old town. Bridge Hotel, Venice
Just 200 metres from the central railway station at Santa Maria Novella, this hotel in Florence is perfectly positioned for exploring this historic Italian city. With family-size rooms, and play areas for the children, a welcoming bar for the adults, and just a stone's throw from the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and Uffizi, the Hotel Alinari is a perfect base for your vacation in Florence. Hotel Alinari, Florence
This Rome hotel is in a very central position on the Via Nazionale, just a short walking distance from several of the major attractions, including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum as well being within easy reach of some excellent shopping streets. Hotel Cortina, Rome
This Florence hotel is a three-star establishment built in a beautiful historical palace from the early 19th century. It has recently been renovated and provides an ideal location for either a business stay or a romantic weekend away. Hotel Panama, Florence
The three-star Costa Azzurra hotel in Briatico (in Italy's Calabria region) offers a splendid seafront location beside the Tyrrhenian: this is a coastline famous for its rocky coves, turquoise-blue water and beaches of white sand. Costa Azzurra, Vibo Valentia
Providing three-star accommodation on the southern edge of Ferrara, the Hotel Nettuno lies around a kilometre from the downtown area. This Ferrara hotel is also well positioned for the Fair district, and a shuttle bus runs back and forth. Nettuno Hotel Ferrara, Ferrara
Located at the foot of spectacular Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco to give the mountain its Italian epithet) this Courmayeur hotel is close to Valle d'Aosta's most famous ski resorts, and sits snug in the heart of the Italian Alps. Hotel Centrale, Aosta
Hotel Ristorante Marina is a pleasant, family-orientated hotel in the pretty inland area known as Roseto degli Abruzzi. The beach is not far away and the town itself boasts numerous sporting facilities. Each of the 32 rooms has its own en-suite bathroom plus satellite TV, telephone and internet connection. Hotel Ristorante Marina, Teramo
