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
There is a distinctive local atmosphere at this three-star hotel in Trento province, which lies in the heart of a typical Italian village in the mountains not far from Lake Garda. Hotel Doria, Trento
Situated in a quiet spot in the north of the city, excellent public transport links put this three-star hotel in Milan within just minutes of the major sights. Hotel Valganna, Milan
La Residenza Hotel is in the north of Milan, with easy access to the city's main attractions. Rooms have parquet floors and garden views, and amenities include air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, television, wireless internet access, minibar, hairdryer and private bathroom with bath and shower. Hotel La Residenza, Milan
This Trentino hotel offers lovely Dolomites mountains accommodation. A three star hotel in the Italian Tyrol, the Hotel Latemar lies in the heart of Val di Fassa, in a sunny, quiet position, with a fine view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Hotel Latemar, Trento
Hotel Palazzo Vitturi is an enchanting historic hotel in Venice, set in a quiet side-street close to St Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge. There are nine elegant, spacious rooms, all with immaculate en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and minibar, and many rooms have breathtaking views. Hotel Palazzo Vitturi, Venice
The Hotel Pitti Palace is housed in the 13th-century Torre dei Rossi with wide-ranging views over the city of Florence. This hotel in Italy has 72 spacious rooms all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone line, internet connection point and satellite TV. Hotel Pitti Palace, Florence
This traditionally built hotel in northern Italy's Trento province is in an excellent location for access to the famous Dolomiti Superski network of ski lifts and runs. It lies close to Kronplatz and the renowned "Pusteral-Lienz" cycle route runs close by. Hotel Sunnleit'n, Trento
