This four-star hotel in Puglia, located just outside Ostuni and conveniently close to the ports and airport in Brindisi, has the considerable appeal of being both seductively rural but having also great transport links. Hotel Masseria Tutosa, Brindisi
The Starhotels Ritz is a short walk away from Milan's best dining, entertainment and shopping areas. It has 195 large, comfortable, soundproofed rooms, each with every modern amenitu, a convention centre that can accommodate 370 delegates, a fine restaurant, a piano bar and an English-style pub with live music. Starhotels Ritz, Milan
This Courmayeur hotel is perfectly situated in the Italian Alps, lying at the foot of the towering Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco). Located in the heart of a beautiful Alpine forest, Courmayeur's renowned slopes and ski runs are all within easy reach - here you are at the heart of the one the biggest complexes of slopes in Europe, with something for every level of expertise. Hotel Gran Baita, Aosta
The Mont Blanc Village Hotel in Aosta boasts one of the finest possible Alpine locations. It lies on the slopes of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) and within walking distance of Courmayeur, one of the Alps' premier resorts. Mont Blanc Hotel Village, Aosta
This Sorrento hotel is just 1200 metres from the lively downtown square, the Piazza Tasso, of Sorrento. Overlooking the pretty harbour of Sant'Agnello, the wide open terraces of the Hotel Cristina also afford guests unrivalled views of the Bay of Naples. Hotel Cristina, Naples
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 fine hotel in Salerno province is located in the picturesque coastal resort of Amalfi, overlooking the sea. Hotel Miramalfi is situated on the edge of the town and its privileged position ensures spectacular views. Hotel Miramalfi, Salerno
The Park Hotel Continental is situated in the idyllic town of San Dona di Piave, which is well connected by road and rail to the cities of Venice, Padua and Verona, as well as the beach resort of Jesolo. This prestigious Friuli hotel has 58 modern and well-proportioned rooms, each complete with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom and satellite TV. Park Hotel Continental, Venice
