Very near the beach and only a bus ride from Rimini's new trade fair areas, the modern Hotel Melita offers comfortable rooms, each with private bathroom and balcony, air conditioning and heating, hairdryer, colour TV, telephone and safe. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar and flower-filled terrace. Hotel Melita, Rimini
Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico is in the centre of Naples, overlooking the Orto Botanico after which it is named. There are 36 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, air conditioning and heating Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico, Naples
Situated in the heart of romantic Venice, Locanda Gaffaro offers holiday hotel accommodation only a few minutes walk away from the Grand Canal. Locanda Gaffaro, Venice
Hotel Eur lies close to the beach at Lido di Camaiore and has 75 rooms, two swimming pools, a sun terrace, gymnasium and restaurant. Apartments are availble nearby. Hotel Eur, Lucca
This hotel in Ischia is located on the eastern coast of this lovely volcanic island. Situated in the north of the Bay of Naples, off the western coast of Italy, Ischia is easily accessible from the mainland by ferry. Hotel Europa, Ischia, Naples
A three-star hotel in the centre of Milan - right on the Corso Buenos Aires - the Best Western Hotel City, Milan offers unrivalled access to the sights of the city. You are in the heart of one of Europe's fine shopping streets, with designer stores nearby, and this Italian hotel offers superbly appointed rooms. Hotel City, Milan
Hotel Antico Moro is a very pleasant three-star hotel in Veneto, conveniently located close to the motorway exit at Mestre, just 15 minutes from Venice. The hotel is built around an eighteenth century palazzo originally owned by the Foscari family. Hotel Antico Moro, Venice
This typically Mediterranean-style hotel in Positano is conveniently located in the heart of the town, surrounded by some of the area's most spectacular coastal scenery. Hotel Reginella, Salerno