The Minotel Aurora, is a small modern hotel conveniently situated in the old centre of Mestre, just 9km from Venice proper. Each of the 28 air-conditioned rooms has en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Minotel Aurora, Venice
Only 4km from the centre of Verona, the comfortable Hotel Brandoli is ideally situated for taking in the sights of this fascinating Italian city. It has 36 well-appointed rooms (each with a balcony, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar and safe), a restaurant and a bar. Hotel Brandoli, Verona
The Hotel Del Centro is ideally placed close to Palermo's major attractions. Set in an elegant period building, each of the 22 rooms has its own balcony together with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, TV and internet connection. Hotel Del Centro, Palermo
The Albergo Athenaeum Palermo is conveniently located near the city's university and just 500m from the motorway to Catania and Trapani. There are 80 comfortably furnished, modern rooms all with air conditioning, TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and tea/coffee-making facilities. Hotel Athenaeum, Palermo
The comfortably modern Savant Hotel, in Lamezia Terme, is ideal for international visitors wanting to enjoy the fascinating (and largely undiscovered) Italian region of Calabria. Savant Hotel, Catanzaro
The three-star Hotel Cristallo in the heart of the beautiful Aosta valley, offers relaxation and comfort on the slopes of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) itself. Reachable by air via Turin airport, this hotel is in the renowned and enormously popular resort of Courmayeur. Hotel Cristallo, Aosta
This Naples hotel is in a residential area just 10 minutes outside the city centre and not far from the exciting new City of Science museum. The Hotel Villa Medici, Naples has 15 comfortable guest rooms and suites, many with their own balcony or terrace overlooking the sea, the garden or the swimming pool. Hotel Villa Medici, Naples
Set amongst leafy gardens, this Rimini hotel dates back to the 19th century. You'll enjoy a cosy and friendly atmosphere as well as many exclusive facilities including a swimming-pool, gym, sauna and private home cinema. Esedra Hotel, Rimini
