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
On the outskirts of Naples, this four-star Italian hotel is in the town of Pozzuoli, in the Campi Flegrei. This active volcanic area is the Elysian Fields of Classical myth, immortalised by Homer and Virgil. There are fascinating trips out to explore the nearby semi-extinct volcano of Solfatara, with steam and sulphur issuing from the 'fumaroles' that pockmark the hot soil. Hotel Beauty Farm Villa Luisa, Naples
Hotel Mediterraneo, Sant'Agnello is close to Amalfi and a short distance away from the islands of Capri and Ischia. 70 en-suite rooms have a sea view or views on to the pretty hotel garden as well as direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV, safety and minbar. There's a large swimming pool, restaurant, lounge/bar and cafe. Hotel Mediterraneo, Naples
This Naples hotel is located in a lively area near the railway station and not far from the centre of Naples (or Napoli). A 3-star establishment, the Hotel Suite Esedra has 17 traditionally designed guest bedrooms, each with a selection of amenities including private bathroom, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and safe. Hotel Suite Esedra, Naples
This three-star hotel in Naples is set in the newest and liveliest part of the city. The Hotel Cesare Augusto lies on Viale Augusto, west of the old centre of town, and one kilometre from the lovely seafront at Caracciolo. Hotel Cesare Augusto, Naples
The Hotel Club Cala Moresca, Bacoli is located at the northern tip of the Bay of Naples opposite the island of Ischia and just 25 kilometres from Naples (Napoli) airport. Hotel Club Cala Moresca, Naples
Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico is in the centre of Naples, overlooking the Orto Botanico after which it is named. There are 36 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, air conditioning and heating Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico, Naples
The three-star hotel Gauro is in Pozzuoli, just west of Naples. This is an ideal base for exploring the city, for visiting the delightful islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida (there are regular ferries from Pozzuoli), and for exploring the extraordinary volcanic landscape of the Campi Flegrei (the Elysian Fields of Classical myth). Hotel Gauro, Naples
