A terrific choice among Dolomite hotels, the Hotel Azola, Canazei, Trentino, Italy is the perfect vacation venue either in summer or winter. Hotel Azola, Trento
This brand new hotel near Venice is situated just 50 metres from the beach in the popular seaside resort of Lido di Jesolo. It is set on one of the resort's main squares and all the facilities on offer - excellent restaurants, lively bars and nightclubs - are close at hand. Hotel Il Teatro, Venice
On the eastern coast of Sardinia, the Hotel San Contonera is in Arbatax - close to some of the most popular beaches in the region and nearby to the town of Tortoli. This modern hotel was constructed in 2003, using state-of-the-art techniques but with a nostalgic nod to the old, dark-red coloured roadhouses of the island ('sa contonera' is Sard dialect for 'roadhouse'). Hotel Sa Contonera, Nuoro
Piedmont — A lovely little 3-Star hotel with delightful views near Asti and Alba. Nice rooms, air-conditioning and conference facilities make this a real find in northern Italy. Castiglione Hotel. Castiglione Hotel, Cuneo
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Hotel Duca degli Abruzzi is a pleasant modern hotel close to the beach front at Pescara on the Adriatic coast. There are 30 bright, simply furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, fax machine and minibar. Hotel Duca degli Abruzzi, Pescara
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is located in a peaceful area of the city centre, just five minutes walk from St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco). The three-star Hotel Apostoli Palace, Venice is also close to many of the city's highlights, such as the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) and St Mark's Basilica. Hotel Apostoli Palace, Venice
This hotel near Florence is conveniently located just a couple of kilometres from the A1 Autostrada (motorway/highway) exit of Firenze/Certosa and not far from the ancient monastery of Certosa di Firenze. Central downtown Florence is just a short drive away and the gorgeous rolling Chianti countryside is right on the hotel doorstep. Hotel Villa Ambrosina, Florence
Hotel Lo Scoiattolo is a friendly, welcoming three star hotel set amid chestnut woods in the hillside resort of Massino Visconti, near to Italy's Lake Maggiore. There are 30 light and airy rooms, all with colour TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, Novara
