This stylish modern four-star hotel in Piedmont is strategically located close to the motorway/highway exit (Arona) between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. This area is particularly known for its many golf courses and there are endless opportunities for outdoor activities including horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, diving and watersports in the immediate area. Luna Hotel Motel Airport, Novara
Starhotels Cristallo Palace is a glamorous modern four-star hotel conveniently situated on the ring road to the south of Bergamo. There are 90 comfortable, spacious rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection and minibar. Starhotels Cristallo Palace, Bergamo
This Riva del Garda hotel is surrounded by lush vegetation and is in a convenient spot, close to the lakeside and the bustling centre of this popular town in northern Italy. The Astoria Park Hotel, Riva Del Garda has been recently refurbished and its bright, modern rooms are not only sound-proofed, but have all the conveniences you could desire, including air conditioning, a safe for passports and other valuables, and satellite TV. Astoria Park Hotel, Trento
Set within a fourteenth century palace in Venice, the Corte Grimani Residence is a marvellously romantic Venetian hotel. You arrive in a water taxi from the Grand Canal and stay in one of 15 beautifully remodelled suites, each one named after a famous Venetian artist. Corte Grimani Residence, Venice
This modern four-star hotel in Milan is conveniently situated near the city centre, around 200 metres from the Crocetta metro/subway stop, not far from the university district and within easy reach of all major transport links. Golden Tulip Crivi's Hotel, Milan
Villa Crispi is a small, elegant hotel in a quiet residential corner of Mestre. There are nine comfortable, well-equipped rooms, all with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection, CD/DVD player, safety deposit box and minibar. Villa Crispi, Venice
The innovative Hotel Boston is an exciting mix of luxury accommodation and a showcase for the best in contemprary Italian art. Bedrooms are individually styled, with four-poster beds, sculptures and paintings creating a unique atmosphere. Hotel Boston, Turin
The Grand Hotel Mediterranee is situated on the seafront at Alassio. There are 87 attractively appointed en-suite rooms, all with lovely views plus satellite TV, telephone, personal safe and minibar. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided and cots and adjoining rooms are on offer for families with children. Grand Hotel Mediterranee, Savona
