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
Preserving the noble appearance of an antique, aristrocratic Luccan villa, La Principessa has been, since 1973, one of the most elegant hotels in Tuscany. Hotel Villa la Principessa, Lucca
This hotel in Venice, capital of the Veneto region in north eastern Italy, is situated in the heart of the city's old town. Easily accessible by shuttle boat from Marco Polo International airport and Santa Lucia railway station, the four-star Torre Dell Orologio, Venice lies next to San Marco Square (Piazza San Marco), the beautiful old square at the city's heart, and a marvellous place to sit, take refreshment, and drink in this marvellous old town. Suites Torre Dell' Orologio, Venice
This lovely four-star hotel in Salerno province is idyllically located overlooking the seafront in Amalfi. The Hotel Marina Riviera is built on four different levels into the cliff face and decorated in bright Mediterranean colours, and the atmosphere here is warm and welcoming. Hotel Marina Riviera, Salerno
A city centre Rome hotel offering four-star comfort just off the Via Veneto. Your air-conditioned room at the Hotel Savoy offers everything you'll need to unwind after a hard day seeing the sights of Rome. Savoy Hotel, Rome
This hotel in Rome is in a spectacular Art Nouveau building in the centre of town and is easily reached from the rest of the city. Within walking distance are many world-famous feats of Roman architecture, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Baths of Caracalla. Hotel Artemide, Rome
Sicily's elegant Hotel Villa del Bosco was once an aristocratic residence and lies on the outskirts of Catania with easy access to the ring road. There are 52 spacious, elegant rooms, all with lovely en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite television, personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Villa del Bosco, Catania
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
