A delightful Victorian-style villa, this hotel in Bordighera is the perfect base for vacations on the Italian Riviera. Set within a pretty flower garden, enveloped by orange and lemon trees, and with an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star Hotel Villa Elisa is a superbly relaxing environment. Hotel Villa Elisa, Imperia
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This exquisite and historic hotel was originally built for a wealthy Genoese merchant and is set in attractive grounds in the city. There are 17 generously proportioned and beautifully decorated and furnished rooms at the Hotel Villa Pagoda, Genoa, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and en-suite bathroom. Hotel Villa Pagoda, Genoa
This romantic, elegant three-star hotel offers panoramic views of the sparkling Gula of Diano Marina and unrivalled access to some of the region's superb sporting activities. Hotel Golfo e Palme, 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
Hotel Nuovo Suisse is a charming three-star hotel in the pretty Ligurian seaside resort of Alassio. The hotel has 49 rooms, each with its own private bathroom plus colour TV, internet connection point, direct-dial phone and a minibar. Hotel Nuovo Suisse, Savona
This hotel in Genoa offers clean, comfortable B&B-style accommodation in a convenient central location. There are 25 en-suite rooms at the Hotel Assarotti, Genoa, with a selection of singles, doubles, triples and twin-bedded rooms. Hotel Assarotti, Genoa
This impressive four-star hotel in Genoa is part of the popular Jolly Hotels chain and has a spectacular setting on the Marina overlooking the sea. There are 140 spacious guest rooms at the Jolly Hotel Marina, Genova, all with waterfront views, en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television with optional paid-for channels, wi-fi internet connect and safe-deposit box. Jolly Hotel Marina, Genoa
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
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