The family-run Hotel Savoia is near Sorrento's main square and well placed both for excursions and transport links. Small and friendly, there are 16 simply furnished en-suite rooms, each with satellite TV. Children under three stay free. Hotel Savoia, Naples
This Italian hotel has a superb location on the Bay of Naples, looking directly onto the Castel dell'Ovo. This is four-star comfort in the heart of Naples, with a rooftop pool, a superb restaurant offering a winning mix of Neapolitan and international cuisine, a well-equipped fitness centre, and plenty of facilities for the children Hotel Royal Continental, Naples
This hotel in Campania lies 10 kilometres outside the town of Avellino, and is superbly positioned for exploring the Italian south. The four-star Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino is 15 kilometres from the bustling port of Salerno, 30 kilometres from the beautiful Amalfi coast and 40 kilometres from Pompeii. Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino
The Hotel Dimora Sant' Eligio is in an ancient part of Naples close to the Piazza Mercato. There are 12 comfortable en-suite rooms all with colour TV, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone and minibar. Dimora Sant'Eligio, Naples
Perched on a high clifftop with panoramic views over the Bay of Naples and surrounded by the historic Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields, the 'fiery fields' of Greek myth), the three-star Hotel Il Gabbiano is ideally situated for a holiday exploring this historic area of Italy. Hotel Il Gabbiano, Naples
Hotel Iside is a small, modern hotel just 200 metres from the entrance to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. There are 18 rooms, all with private balcony looking out either on to the pretty hotel garden or the ruins. Hotel Iside, Naples
This Capri hotel is in the centre of the island, which itself can be easily reached from Naples or Sorrento by ferry or hydrofoil. It is close to attractions such as the Blue Caves and to luxury shops. Hotel Syrene, Naples
The Hotel Garden Napoli is conveniently located close to Naples' railway station, just a short car journey from the airport. There are 35 bright, en-suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access plus a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Garden Napoli, Naples
