A perfect choice among Lucca hotels, this three-star establishment lies a short distance from the station and historic centre. Hotel Rex. Hotel Rex, Lucca
This Venice hotel in Corte Barozzi, a tiny square just behind Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square), makes the perfect base from which to explore this most vibrant and unusual Italian city. Hotel Anastasia, Venice
Situated in the old, Baroque part of the town of Ragusa, this three-star Sicily hotel offers well-located comfort at the heart of a place brimming with period charm. Ragusa, the provincial capital, and other nearby towns such as Noto, are famous masterpieces of Baroque architecture. Hotel Residence Le Logge, Ragusa
Hotel Dasamo, Rimini is a modern, family-run three-star hotel set in a quiet side street close to Rimini's sandy beach. There are 66 spacious, pleasant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and personal safe. Hotel Dasamo, Rimini
Locanda Ca' Formosa, Venice - Holiday accommodation near San Marco in central Venice. This 3-star hotel offers spacious, elegant rooms with air conditioning, 24-hour room service and satellite TV. Locanda Ca' Formosa, Venice
Tuscany hotel - 3-star vacation accommodation in Cortona, Tuscany, handy for trips to Chianti, Umbria and the cities of Art - Hotel Sabrina Hotel Sabrina, Arezzo
The Palladium Palace Hotel lies close to Rome's central railway station and airport terminal. There are 80 rooms, each with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, minibar and Internet access. The hotel has a restaurant and lounge/bar. Hotel Palladium Palace, Rome
Located at the foot of spectacular Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco to give the mountain its Italian epithet) this Courmayeur hotel is close to Valle d'Aosta's most famous ski resorts, and sits snug in the heart of the Italian Alps. Hotel Centrale, Aosta