A choice of hotel rooms or apartments at the Hotel Astoria, in the heart of historic Bologna. This family run hotel prides itself on friendly, efficient service ... and within easy reach of the sights of this lovely old city. Hotel Astoria, Bologna
In a quiet street in the centre of Verona, the Hotel Corte Ongaro offers guests a warm welcome and all modern conveniences. Bedrooms are comfortable and well furnished, as is the lounge and exclusive bar area. Corte Ongaro, Verona
Hotel Cris is a small, friendly, family-run three-star hotel in the centre of Venice Mestre. Renovated and comprehensively refurbished, there are 18 comfortable en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, fast wi-fi internet connection, cable satellite television and individually controlled air conditioning. Hotel Cris, Venice
This hotel in Florence takes up the top three floors of a 14th century palazzo, and incorporates a roof garden with stunning views and a sitting room with traditional beamed ceilings. The 23 rooms are all air conditioned and each has an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, a television with Sky and a minibar. Hotel La Residenza, Florence
The Hotel Metropolitan is a three-star hotel that puts you on the very doorstep of Bologna's centro storico. Within a short stroll you'll find fine restaurants and bars, and sights such as the Neptune Fountain, the Piazza Maggiore and the Museo Civico. Friendly, comfortable and convenient. Hotel Metropolitan, Bologna
This hotel in Cogolo di Pejo lies in the heart of the mountainous Dolomites (Dolomiti) region of northern Italy, facing the Ortles and Cevedale peaks. Part of the Val di Sole, the town boasts one of the largest nature reserves in Europe in the shape of the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio, and was traditionally a place where people would come to relax and regain their strength and fitness. Hotel Ortles, Trento
This Rome hotel is in the University area of the city, close to the main Termini railway station, which makes it easy to get to all of the attractions that you want to see during your stay in the Eternal City. Hotel Globus, Rome
The family-run Hotel Genio is close to many of Turin's museums and tourist attractions. It has 120 rooms and suites, each with satellite TV, pay-TV, modem connection and minibar. Hotel Genio, Turin
