The three-star Hotel Mont Blanc is a hotel located at the centre of charming Courmayeur in the Aosta valley. This most spectacular and popular of all Italy's Alpine destinations is enjoyed for its winter sports and summer walks in the breathtaking valleys around Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco), Europe's highest mountain. Hotel Mont Blanc, Aosta
A lovely hotel near Portofino, on the Italian Riviera - the Hotel Tigullio Et De Milan is a welcoming hotel in the attractive Riviera resort of Santa Margherita, offering comfortable three-star accommodation. There are 42 simply furnished, practical rooms, many with balconies and all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Tigullio Et De Milan, Genoa
Hotel Duca degli Abruzzi is a pleasant modern hotel close to the beach front at Pescara on the Adriatic coast. There are 30 bright, simply furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, fax machine and minibar. Hotel Duca degli Abruzzi, Pescara
In the heart of Venice, the Hotel Antiche Figure has delightful 3-star vacation accommodation - with splendid views of the Grand Canal, and within strolling distance of Venice's major attractions. Hotel Antiche Figure, Venice
This friendly three-star hotel in Vietri sul Mare is close to the beach and the town centre and a car ride away from sights such as Pompeii and Paestum. It has friendly staff and a good restaurant that serves both international and local dishes. Hotel Vietri, Salerno
Tuscan coast - In the seaside resort of Lido di Camaiore on the Versilian Riviera, this three-star hotel makes a great starting point for trips to Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Livorno and the Cinque Terre. Hotel Giusy. Hotel Giusy, Lucca
If travelling is the art of discovery, then the three star Hotel Piemontese will prove a revelation. Built at the end of the 1800s in Liberty style, this is surely one of the nicest hotels in Turin, Italy. Hotel Piemontese, Turin
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This Venice (Venezia) hotel is situated in the Cannaregio district, close to all the major transport terminals and stops. The Santa Lucia railway station is close at hand, as are the bus, car and boat terminals, making it easy to access any of the city's attractions. Hotel Antica Casa Carettoni, Venice
