The three-star Hotel Il Girasole, on the isle of Capri, is set in a peaceful corner of Anacapri between the Belvedere Migliera and the Monte Solaro. Public transport, which links all the island's points of interest, is easily accessible from the bus station which is just a five-minute walk away. Hotel Il Girasole, Naples
Stay in Naples in real style. The Grand Hotel Vesuvio has a magnificent position on a rocky crag overlooking the Bay of Naples, and yet this four-star Italian hotel is just a short ride away from the centre of town. World figures have been visiting this Naples hotel since it first opened its doors 110 years ago - Enrico Caruso was a regular guest. Grand Hotel Vesuvio, 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
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
Ten minutes from the centre of Amalfi, the family-run Hotel dei Cavalieri overlooks the Gulf of Salerno. It has of 60 centrally heated rooms with private shower or bath and WC. Many rooms have balconies, and the superior rooms have air conditioning and a minibar. The hotel also has three villas with private access to the beach. Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Salerno
A modern four-star hotel in Naples, the Jolly Hotel Napoli has the distinction of being Italy's tallest hotel! With 30 floors and 231 recently refurbished rooms, this hotel offers a resolutely modern, luxurious base in the heart of the delightful old city of Naples. Jolly Hotel Napoli, Naples
This peaceful hotel in Salerno province is located on Cilento's southern coast between Palinuro and Marina di Camerota, some two kilometres from the town centre. Hotel Seven Residence, Salerno
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This hotel near Sorrento features 80 exquisitely designed bedrooms, with dark Italian wood, tiled floors and fitted wardrobes. There are two swimming pools in addition to a private stretch of beach, and the hotel's main restaurant, the Nettuno, is famed for its selection of local and international cuisine. Grand Hotel Alimuri, Naples
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