This atmospheric hotel in Piedmont is located in the scenic spa town of Acqui Terme. Set inside an attractive villa dating from the 15th century, Hotel Talice Radicati has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment and now offers cosy three-star accommodation in a lovely period setting. Hotel Talice Radicati, Alessandria
This friendly three-star hotel in Vietri sul Mare is close to the beach and the town centre and a car ride away from sights such as Pompeii and Paestum. It has friendly staff and a good restaurant that serves both international and local dishes. Hotel Vietri, Salerno
The Hotel Bue Marino, Cala Gonone has a superb setting near to the main beach and tourist marina of this seaside town in Sardinia. Set on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel gazes out onto the blue waters. Hotel Bue Marino, Nuoro
Hotel Villa Alberti lies in the attractive little town of Dolo in the Veneto. This area is known as the Brenta Riviera and the town of Stra, where the famous Villa Pisani can be found, is very close to here. Hotel Villa Alberti, Venice
On the edge of Sirmione, a popular resort on the shores of Lake Garda, the Gardenia Hotel is a three-building complex offering standard and superior accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a solarium, lovely gardens and both indoor and outdoor parking. Hotel Gardenia, Brescia
Venice's Antico Panada Hotel is an attractive three-star hotel in a very convenient location close to St Mark's (Piazza San Marco) and the Rialto Bridge. This Italian hotel has 48 comfortable rooms, each decorated in typical Venetian style. Antico Panada Hotel, Venice
Situated in the town of Saint Vincent in the Valle d'Aosta, this lovely three-star hotel is in a brilliant location for easy access to all the region's many attractions. From skiing and mountaineering on Mont Blanc to hiking, canoeing and cycling in the Valle d'Aosta. Hotel Posta, Aosta
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is an ideal mix of peaceful surroundings and a perfect base from which to see all that the city has to offer. The three-star Antica Casa Coppo, Venice is a fully restored Venetian palace, which was refurbished as recently as 2004. Hotel Antica Casa Coppo, Venice
