A delightful hotel in Italy, the Minotel Falco d'Oro is situated at Tole in the peaceful Po Valley around 40km from Bologna. There are 62 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Children under 11 stay free in their parents room. Minotel Falco d'Oro, Bologna
Step just off the tourist trail and discover the real Venice ... La Locanda di Orsaria is a fine hotel in the old quarter of Canareggio. This is the part of Venice that was the original Ghetto, back in the Middle Ages, and is historically fascinating. La Locanda di Orsaria, Venice
An elegant three-star hotel in central Turin, the Logis de France's Hotel Artua and Solferino sits in a quiet street in the historic centre of town. Set between the western bank of the River Po and the Duomo, within a stately nineteenth century building, this Italian hotel makes a superb base for exploring the sights of Turin Hotel Artua and Solferino, Turin
Close to both the Vatican and the bustling Piazza Navona, the Diplomatic Hotel makes an ideal base from which to explore the sights and sounds of magnificent Rome. Archaeological sites, art galleries and world-class restaurants are all moments from this Rome hotel's doors. Hotel Diplomatic, Rome
The Hotel Fiamma, Rome lies on the Via Gaeta to the north of Termini railway station. This impressive four-storey edifice, in imposing classical style, offers reliable comfort (it's part of the Leonardi group with hotels around Rome) and a great strategic base for exploring the city. Hotel Fiamma, Rome
The Hotel Pantalon, Venice is a welcoming, comfortable three-star hotel in the city's University district, around 15 minutes' walk from St Mark's Square. There are 15 spacious rooms, all decorated in evocative Venetian style with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, colour TV, internet point and minibar. Hotel Pantalon, Venice
This hotel in Sorrento lies just 48 kilometres from the lively city of Naples and is also well-placed for reaching popular tourist destinations, such as the beautiful island of Capri, and the stunning coastal towns of Positano and Amalfi. Hotel Residence Le Terrazze, Naples
Hotel Nazionale, Liguria Coast - This stylish, friendly family-run hotel in Levanto is a great base for excursions to La Spezia and the Cinque Terre, and is conveniently situated for both town and beach. Hotel Nazionale, La Spezia
