Venice's Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo is a lavish four-star hotel in the Best Western chain. This Italian hotel offers high standards of service and accommodation close to the centre of Venice. Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo, Venice
Hotel Airone, Arzachena is on the stunning Gulf of Cannigone, close to the beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 70 tastefully furnished rooms, all with private garden or sun terrace plus en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access and minibar. Hotel Airone, Sassari
Hotel Villa Ranieri is set in its own pretty gardens away from the main road on a peaceful side street of Naples. Housed in a historic villa, there are 12 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone line and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Villa Ranieri, Naples
This hotel in Campania is set in the provincial capital of Avellino, and is superbly situated for exploring the nearby Amalfi Coast, Salento, Naples and Pompeii. Grand Hotel Irpinia, Avellino
This Modena hotel is superbly strategically located. Lying at the Modena South exit of the A1 highway, and thus within easy reach of the airport, the Hotel Baia Del Re is nonetheless within easy reach of the heart of historic Modena. Hotel Baia Del Re, Modena
This hotel in Donnini, half an hour away from Florence, was built in the 13th century as a monastery and still retains many of its original features. Today, though, the Villa Pitiana is a comfortable four-star hotel with every modern convenience. Villa Pitiana, Florence
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
Hotel President is a four star hotel situated on the seafront at Viareggio on the Versilian Riviera. Refurbished in the classic local Liberty style, it also has a rooftop restaurant. Hotel President, Lucca
