In a quiet area of Sirmione, on the banks of Lake Garda, the Hotel Smeraldo is the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday. It has 22 comfortable rooms with a wide range of amenities, a swimming pool, children's play area and a large garden. Guests can also take advantage of facilities offered at the adjacent Hotel La Paul. Hotel Smeraldo, Brescia
This charming family-run hotel in Sassari province lies on the Isola Rossa, named for its extraordinary rose-coloured granite rocks. It lies off the coast opposite Trinita d'Agultu in the Golfo d'Asinara and there is a lovely beach just 50 metres from the hotel. Hotel Gabbiano, Sassari
This Rome hotel is a quaint family-run hotel located just a few metres from the Spanish Steps. It is near to the Via dei Condotti where you can shop to your heart's content in Rome's designer boutiques (stores include Cartier, Armani and Gucci). Hotel Pincio, Rome
The best in Venice hotel accommodation, Italy, the Locanda Canal is a little jewel in the centre of Venice. Hotel Locanda Canal. Hotel Locanda Canal, Venice
The Express Holiday Inn Turin is in a quiet residential area outside the city centre, but with a shuttle bus to take you to the town's cultural hotspots in 20 minutes, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Express Holiday Inn Turin, Turin
This is a newly built resort hotel in Abruzzo, close to the ski slopes. Guests can look forward to a warm, enthusiastic welcome from the staff of the Sport Village Hotel in the attractive village of Castel di Sangro. There are plenty of opportunities in the area around for activities such as hiking, mountain-biking, fishing and horse riding. Sport Village Hotel, L'Aquila
This hotel in Rimini is in a great position for visitors to see the best of the beach and all of the sights of the historic Italian town. Rimini's three-star hotel Apis is just a few yards away from the Adriatic seafront in a lively area of bars and restaurants known as the Marina Centro. Hotel Apis, Rimini
This comfortable three-star hotel in Genoa is centrally located close to the city's famous aquarium and equidistant from both Genoa's railway stations. The Hotel Acquario, Genova has 30 en-suite rooms, all with built-in hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, minibar and internet connection point. Hotel Acquario, Genoa
