A delightful Victorian-style villa, this hotel in Bordighera is the perfect base for vacations on the Italian Riviera. Set within a pretty flower garden, enveloped by orange and lemon trees, and with an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star Hotel Villa Elisa is a superbly relaxing environment. Hotel Villa Elisa, Imperia
This hotel in the centre of Venice (Venezia) was originally an aristocratic palazzo. Now beautifully restored, Hotel Pausania offers comfortable three-star accommodation in a terrific central location. There are 26 rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, cable TV, radio and minibar. Hotel Pausania, Venice
Hotel Delle Piane is a comfortable three-star hotel set in a quiet area not far from San Giovanni Rotondo, in southern Italy's Puglia region. There are 50 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities adapted to accommodate guests with disabilities. Hotel Delle Piane, Foggia
In an ideal location on the shores of Lake Garda, the glamorous Hotel Il Riccio offers comfortable accommodation with bathroom, telephone and television, a large lounge with a terrace with views over the lake, a fine restaurant, indoor parking, a lift, and a private park with its own beach and jetty. Hotel Il Riccio, Brescia
Close to the resort of Tropea on the south Tyrrhenian coast, this three-star Calabria hotel is set in extensive tropical gardens and a short walk from the beach. Hotel Damanse, Vibo Valentia
This three-star hotel in Calabria is less than 80 metres from the stunning Tyrrhenian sea and only a short distance from Cosenza's city centre. With so much on offer in this region, from hiking and skiing in the Sila mountains to exploring the beaches and coves that stretch for miles, the Silica Residence Hotel is perfectly located to enjoy all the many delights of Calabria. Silica Residence Hotel, Cosenza
Imperia's three-star Hotel Croce Di Malta is the ideal base for holidaymakers looking for an active break or a sunbathing bonanza. It is only 20 metres from the beach in an area of the Italian Riviera renowned for its beauty. Hotel Croce Di Malta, Imperia
Hotel Ristorante Al Cason is a welcoming three-star hotel in Italy. Conveniently situated close to Padua's railway station it lies close to the city centre. There are 48 bright, pleasant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, internet connection, satellite TV and hairdryer. Hotel Al Cason, Padua
