A marvellous choice of hotel in Liguria, The Pollon Inn is a welcoming guesthouse-style hotel right in the centre of San Remo. This Italian hotel is close to the Teatro Ariston, where the world-famous San Remo festival is held. There are just three charming en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Pollon Inn, Imperia
Sanremo's Hotel Cortese is made for holidaymakers who want more than a bed and breakfast from their accommodation. This family-run hotel prides itself on offering a personal and traditional service to help each guest relax. Hotel Cortese, Imperia
A very affordable way to holiday in La Spezia, this hotel in Italy lies just a stone's throw from the seafront. The Albergo Costa is perfectly placed for exploring the old town and for ferries out to the Cinque Terre, Lerici, Portovenere and Corsica, as well as day trips around the Golfo dei Poeti. Albergo Costa, La Spezia
A 3-star hotel in San Remo (Sanremo), this accommodation enjoys a superb position on the Imperatrice promenade, around 100 metres from the seafront. Hotel Belsoggiorno, Imperia
The Park Hotel Suisse, Santa Margherita Ligure, is a delightful spot to holiday on the Italian Riviera. This hotel near Portofino has 80 luxurious rooms, all with a balcony either overlooking the lush hotel gardens or a wonderful sea view. Park Hotel Suisse, Genoa
This friendly, welcoming two-star hotel is part of a historic building in the centre of Genoa, not far from the railway station and within easy reach of the conference centre, the university quarter and the Aquarium. Balbi Family Hotel, Genoa
Hotel Rosa is a welcoming, family-run hotel in the attractive Ligurian seaside resort of Alassio. This Italian hotel has been owned and run by the Masoero family since 1954. There are 52 comfortable en-suite rooms all with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and internet connection point. Hotel Rosa, Savona
This comfortable, welcoming four-star hotel lies a little way along the coast from Genoa towards the coastline of the Italian Rivera. There are 55 spacious, comfortable rooms at the Hotel Astor in Nervi, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Astor, Genoa
