Very nice family hotel in the heart of Venice, just a few minutes stroll from St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, and with rooms overlooking the Grand Canal. The Starhotels Splendid Suisse has 172 rooms, with something to suit everyone, and an excellent restaurant, offering a choice of local and international dishes, plus a marvellous rooftop terrace. Starhotels Splendid Suisse, Venice
The Duke Hotel in Rome's smart Parioli district offers 78 luxurious rooms, each generously equipped with en-suite facilities, Internet access, minibar, Playstation and satellite TV. The Duke Hotel, Rome
Hotel Borgo Antico is just outside the pretty village of San Pantaleo and close to the exclusive Costa Smeralda. There are 27 attractive rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minbar. The hotel is built from local, eco-friendly materials around the pretty swimming pool. Hotel Borgo Antico, Sassari
This hotel in Florence is a perfect venue whether you are in town for business or pleasure. Its convenient location near the airport makes it ideal for commuters, but with the town centre just a short taxi or bus ride away, the four-star Hotel Mirage, Florence also suits holiday-makers seeking an alternative to the tourist centre. Hotel Mirage, Florence
The four-star Four Points Sheraton Rome West is conveniently located for the EUR district, Rome's business and commercial area, and Fiumicino Airport. The downtown city-centre of Rome is just a 20-minute drive away and the Vatican can be easily reached from here, too. Four Points Sheraton Rome West, Rome
Hotel Federico II is a fabulous four-star hotel and conference centre set in beautiful parkland just 1.5km from the attractive medieval city of Jesi, Marche, Italy. Hotel Federico II, Ancona
The Sangallo Palace Hotel is a sensational four-star hotel in the historic centre of Perugia. There are 100 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, each with a beautiful en-suite bathroom, interactive TV system, internet connection and direct-dial telephone. Sangallo Palace Hotel, Perugia
This hotel in Campania lies 10 kilometres outside the town of Avellino, and is superbly positioned for exploring the Italian south. The four-star Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino is 15 kilometres from the bustling port of Salerno, 30 kilometres from the beautiful Amalfi coast and 40 kilometres from Pompeii. Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino
