Hotel Touring is a handsome, modern three-star hotel close to Ancona's Falconara airport, in Italy's Marche region. There are 70 comfortable, spacious rooms and five suites, each with a balcony plus en-suite facilities, satellite TV with movie channel and Sky Sports, internet point and minibar. Hotel Touring, Ancona
This hotel in Cogolo di Pejo lies in the heart of the mountainous Dolomites (Dolomiti) region of northern Italy, facing the Ortles and Cevedale peaks. Part of the Val di Sole, the town boasts one of the largest nature reserves in Europe in the shape of the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio, and was traditionally a place where people would come to relax and regain their strength and fitness. Hotel Ortles, Trento
This Venice hotel, in the Cannaregio area, is within easy reach of the Santa Lucia train station and the Piazzale Roma travel terminal, and ideally situated for visiting many of the city's popular attractions including St Mark's Square and the many churches and palaces housing works by Italy's most famous artists, including Titian and Bellini. Hotel Belle Epoque, Venice
Hotel Piccolo Mondo is a warm, friendly hotel in the pleasant resort of Montosilvano, just a few kilometres north of the popular holiday spot of Pescara. The hotel has 20 comfortable rooms, each with en-suite shower room plus satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and air-conditioning. Hotel Piccolo Mondo, Pescara
Right in the historic centre of Rome, this hotel in Italy could hardly be better placed for seeing the sights. The three-star Hotel Castellino, on Rome's Via Cesare Battisti, has artistic interior spaces, hung with modern art and murals. Hotel Castellino Palio Bianco, Rome
This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is strategically situated close to the Duomo and just a short walk from the city's business district. There are 28 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone and minibar. The breakfast buffet can be taken either in the comfort of your room or downstairs in the hotel dining room alongside your fellow guests between 7 and 10am. Hotel Gioia, Florence
This Positano hotel acts as a splendid base from which to explore the delightful Amalfi Coast, with its abundance of fashionable beaches and enticing views. The 80 beautiful rooms at the Hotel Conca D'Ora are each equipped with hairdryer, TV, and direct-line telephone, and every single room enjoys a breathtaking view over the Amalfi coastline itself. Hotel Conca D'Oro, Salerno
This attractive, modern three-star hotel in Piedmont is located on a hill overlooking Lake Orta in the foothills of the Alps, not far from the Swiss border. This part of Italy is particularly known for its wine as well as its rich culinary tradition featuring delicious cheeses and salamis. Albergo Ristorante Monterosa, Novara
