This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is named after Leonardo's famous Mona Lisa painting, which was stolen in 1913 and subsequently recovered inside this very hotel a little while later. Hotel La Gioconda, Florence
Hotel Alla Campagna is a handsome three-star hotel in Verona, conveniently situated around 6 kilometres from the city centre. There are thirteen rooms, each decorated according to a distinctive "Flowers and Chocolates" theme, all with modern en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone with fax facility, satellite TV, direct modem link, and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Alla Campagna, Verona
Situated in Duomo Square, close to the sea front, the Hotel Fontana has 21 rooms and 3 suites, all with bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, heating and air conditioning, telephone and minibar. Most rooms overlook the square or have a sea view, and suites feature a shower with hydro massage and a personal sauna. Hotel Fontana, Salerno
This comfortable three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige lies about a mile from Lake Garda, in a little town surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. There is plenty in the way of opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area and the hotel has a private beach where guests can borrow surfboards and hire watersports equipment. Hotel Zanella, Trento
Hotel San Marco City is an elegant modern Italian hotel conveniently situated close to the Fiera di Verona and just 1.5 kilometres from the historic city centre. There are 62 air-conditioned, en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial phone, TV with satellite channels and teletext and a generous minibar. Hotel San Marco City, Verona
Hotel Alex is a pleasant three-star hotel in Italy, situated a short distance from the motorway exit just outside Florence. There are 28 rooms, all with private bathroom and balcony plus telephone, satellite TV and hairdryer. Hotel Alex, Florence
Hotel Niagara is a quiet three-star hotel in Italy - set in the popular Tuscan spa town of Chianciano Terme. There are 33 comfortable rooms, many with far-ranging views over lush, rolling countryside and all with en-suite bathroom, telephone, colour TV and hairdryer. Hotel Niagara, Siena
With views across the countryside to the sea and atmospheric winding alleys and sun-bleached houses, it is almost picture perfect: the three-star Hotel La Terrazza Del Quadrifoglio is located in the middle of this lovely village. Hotel La Terrazza Del Quadrifoglio, Brindisi
