The 3-star Hotel Bonsai, San Teodoro has a terrific location on Sardinia's north-eastern coastline. It lies 800 metres from a white sandy beach at La Cinta, while downtown San Teodoro is 300 metres away. This is a terrific location, with the spacious terrace of the hotel giving splendid views over the blue waters of the Mediterranean and the island of Tavolara. Hotel Bonsai, Nuoro
Three types of rooms are available at this hotel in Rimini. The 'Junior' room offers no-frills accommodation for kids, the 'Comfort' rooms are equipped with basic amenities, while guests in the 'Superior' rooms can enjoy satellite TV, minibar, and a private safe as well as complimentary beach towels, sun beds and a daily newspaper. Hotel Kennedy, Rimini
A newly-built hotel in Imperia, the Hotel Locanda del Mar sits at the extreme western point of the Prino area. Hotel Locanda del Mar, Imperia
Hotel Moresco is an charming three-star hotel on the attractive Ligurian coast close to Diano Marina. There are 39 comfortable rooms, all with balconies with lovely views plus modern private bathroom, direct-dial telephone, colour TV and internet modem. Hotel Moresco, Imperia
The three-star Costa Azzurra hotel in Briatico (in Italy's Calabria region) offers a splendid seafront location beside the Tyrrhenian: this is a coastline famous for its rocky coves, turquoise-blue water and beaches of white sand. Costa Azzurra, Vibo Valentia
Hotel Rex is an excellent choice for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday that is within easy reach of Venice and the Veneto countryside. Pleasantly located close to the seashore and at the same time within easy reach of Bibione's main shopping street, this hotel near Venice has 90 spacious en-suite guest rooms Hotel Rex, Venice
Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a wonderfully atmospheric hotel in the centre of Bologna offering traditional Bolognese hospitality. There are 29 attractive rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna
This charming family-run hotel in Milan (Milano) is conveniently situated close to the city's main shopping districts. There is plenty of public transport accessible in the immediate vicinity to take you to every corner of the city and the Piazza del Duomo (cathedral square) is just a few minutes' walk away. Hotel Nuovo Metro, Milan
