This delightful Art Nouveau hotel is located right in the centre of the Venice (Venezia) Lido, and is surrounded by its own delightful park. The Hotel Hungaria Palace has 82 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television and minibar. Hotel Hungaria Palace, Venice
Park Hotel le Fonti is near Volterra and has 66 comfortable en-suite rooms with phone, cable/satellite TV, and minibar. Children under 12 stay free and there is a play area in the garden as well as cots and babysitting facilities. Park Hotel Le Fonti, Pisa
This refined hotel in Campania's Salerno province is situated just a short distance from the lovely beach at Ascea; nearby is the World Heritage site of Elea Velia Acropolis. Hotel Villa Marelea, Salerno
A truly unique boutique hotel in Rome, the Hotel Art by the Spanish Steps is a work of post-modern art in itself. Lying at the end of a minimalist white cobbled corridor, this hotel in Italy features hi-tech furnishings and colour coordinated corridors, and rooms clad in parquet and hand-stitched Florentine leather. Hotel Art by Spanish Steps, Rome
Hotel Palau is close to the beach on the outskirts of Palau, Sardinia. There are 95 en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. There is also a fine restaurant, a stylish lounge/bar and a lively nightclub. Car parking is free. Hotel Palau, Sassari
The Diana Grand Hotel is a luxurious four-star hotel situated in a quiet spot close to Alassio's attractive historic centre. There are 56 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms with views either of the hillside or the sea and excellent en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, internet connection point and personal safe. Diana Grand Hotel, Savona
This large, modern hotel close to Venice has an excellent location directly on the wide, sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo. The cities of Venice and Trieste are both within easy reach from here and the resort itself has a fantastic range of facilities including a wide range of restaurants, nightclubs and shops as well as watersports. Hotel Cesare Augustus, Venice
This carefully-restored Florence hotel has maintained its charm and popularity since it opened in the nineteenth century. With breathtaking views of the Gothic Santa Maria Novella church and ready access to all of Florence's historical and cultural landmarks, it is in a highly coveted location. Hotel Santa Maria Novella, Florence
