Ideally situated near the world-famous Arena and many of Verona's other historic attractions, the newly renovated Hotel Mastino has 54 elegant, air-conditioned bedrooms with balcony, bath, colour satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar and internet access. Hotel Mastino, Verona
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is located directly on the beach in a quiet area of the resort named in honour of Gina Lollobrigida. The excellent amenities of Lido di Jesolo are immediately on hand and Venice is reachable by boat in around 30 minutes from here. Park Hotel Brasilia, Venice
The Holiday Inn Congress Centre is a large, comfortable four-star hotel in Verona, with an integral business centre located on the eastern side of the city. There are 132 well-appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, TV with satellite channels, internet access and a minibar. Holiday Inn Congress Centre, Verona
Hotel Quattro Fontane was originally designed as an important aristocratic residence on the Venice Lido and is now an exceptionally comfortable country-house-style hotel. Hotel Quattro Fontane, Venice
The Russo Palace Hotel has a glorious waterfront location on Venice's Lido (Lido di Venezia), overlooking the lagoon. Saint Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is just 15 minutes from here and the Lido's sandy beach is just five minutes away. Russo Palace Hotel, Venice
Set near Padua, in northern Italy, the Hotel Garden Terme is a wonderful four-star spa resort set in its own attractive grounds: this Italian hotel lies in the elegant old spa town of Montegrotto Terme. Hotel Garden Terme, Padua
This very attractive old-world hotel in Venice is sited in a gorgeous fifteenth-century palazzo. The Hotel Giorgione offers guests a very special experience in the very heart of Venice, close to the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. Hotel Giorgione, Venice
Just a few steps from the Grand Canal, the Hotel Locanda Arte lies within the Sestiere (neighbourhood) of San Marco, so is perfect for trips to St Mark's Square. Carefully restored, the Locanda Arte offers a winning mix of old-fashioned luxury and modern convenience. Hotel Locanda Arte', Venice
