This atmospheric hotel in Piedmont is located in the scenic spa town of Acqui Terme. Set inside an attractive villa dating from the 15th century, Hotel Talice Radicati has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment and now offers cosy three-star accommodation in a lovely period setting. Hotel Talice Radicati, Alessandria
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is in the Santa Croce district of the city and has been fully renovated and decorated in the 18th century Venetian style. The Hotel Olimpia, Venice is well-placed for all of the city's top attractions as it is only 100 metres from the Piazzale Roma, where the bus, car and boat terminals are located. Hotel Olimpia, Venice
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is family owned and run by friendly staff who are always on hand to help organise excursions, events and tours. The building is a 16th century palazzo, which has been fully renovated and maintained in the original Venetian style, complete with a 500-year-old courtyard where breakfast is served each morning in the summer. Locanda La Corte, Venice
This welcoming hotel in Piedmont has a peaceful location amid quiet woodland on the banks of Lake Orta. The picturesque medieval village of Orta San Giulio is just a few kilometres away and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports in the area. Hotel Giardinetto, Novara
The Hotel Mec, Milan is conveniently placed for the city centre and all Milan's major transport links. There are 41 cosy, restful rooms, all with modern en-suite shower room, direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and satellite TV. Hotel Mec, Milan
Hotel Pagnini is a welcoming, family-run hotel close to the Borgo Ognissanti district of downtown Florence (Firenze), not far from Santa Maria Novella and the mainline train station. Hotel Pagnini, Florence
Hotel Bellevue is a pleasant three-star hotel conveniently situated close to Genoa's railway station; it's also handy for the airport as well as the stazione marittima. The hotel has 38 cheerfully decorated rooms, all with private en-suite facilities as well as satellite television, direct-dial telephone, fax and minibar. Hotel Bellevue, Genoa
A lovely three-star hotel in the heart of Chianti, the Hotel Villa Belvedere has been lovingly created from an eighteenth century Tuscan villa. Dine on dishes created with ingredients grown in the hotel's own gardens; take a relaxing dip in the pool; and explore the historic delights or nearby Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Hotel Villa Belvedere, Siena
