Hotel Minerva is a welcoming three-star Italian Riviera hotel, set in a wonderful location at the foot of the glorious Monte di Portofino. There are 35 elegant, spacious rooms, all with terrace or balcony offering splendid views. All rooms have their own private bathroom plus satellite television, safety-deposit box, direct-dial phone and minibar. Hotel Minerva, Genoa
Hotel Iside is a small, modern hotel just 200 metres from the entrance to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. There are 18 rooms, all with private balcony looking out either on to the pretty hotel garden or the ruins. Hotel Iside, Naples
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is situated in the Riva Del Vin area of the city, also known as the Wine Quayside. This area is home to many of the town's osterie (the traditional Venetian pubs), and is a lively district which also boasts a market and shopping centre. Hotel Marconi, Venice
Hotel Romea is a smart, modern hotel just 2km from the centre of Ravenna. There are 50 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone with fax facility, internet connection point and air-conditioning. Hotel Romea, Ravenna
This Vattaro hotel has been recently refurbished and is in a handy location for exploring the charming villages surrounding Lake Garda, as well as offering good access to the Dolomites mountain range. Hotel Dolomiti, Trento
An hotel on Italy's Adriatic coast, the Medi Garden Resort is a wonderful modern hotel complex offering B&B as well as self-catering accommodation. It has a delightful seafront setting in the attractive resort of Alba Adriatica, Abruzzo. Medi Garden Resort, Teramo
Located close to the beautiful mountain town of Aosta, this small, three-star hotel offers a wide range of sporting and leisure activities, set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-topped Alps. Hotel Nordend, Aosta
The Hotel des Artistes is close to Naples' famous Duomo where the famous "miracle of the blood of San Gennaro" takes place each year. Set in a pretty historic building, there are 10 tastefully decorated, spacious rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Des Artistes, Naples
