The Carlos V Hotel, Alghero, Sardinia reopens in the summer of 2006 after a comprehensive programme of refurbishment. This superior four-star Italian hotel now has 200 beautifully appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities and private balconies with wonderful views. Carlos V Hotel, Sassari
This very comfortable hotel in Sassari province is located close to the magical medieval town of Castelsardo with its wonderful 12th-century castle perched up on a hill overlooking the ancient town. Hotel Nadir, Sassari
The Hotel Santa Maria, Aglientu is set within an area of beautiful, unspoilt countryside close to the sea that separates Sardinia from French Corsica. This is a lovely, peaceful area fringed by a coastline of pale, sandy beaches and a clear blue/green sea. Hotel Santa Maria, Sassari
Hotel Catalunya is a ravishing four-star hotel on Sardinia with a distinctive Catalan flavour. Conveniently situated just outside the walls of Alghero's historic centre, on the north-west of the Italian island, it is just a short walk from the beautiful Lido beach. Hotel Catalunya, Sassari
Villa Las Tronas is a beautiful historic hotel set on one of Sardinia's most spectacular gulfs; it lies just a short walk from the centre of Alghero on the Italian island. There are 25 delightful rooms, all with views either of the hotel's park or out to sea. Villa Las Tronas Hotel, Sassari
Hotel Airone, Arzachena is on the stunning Gulf of Cannigone, close to the beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 70 tastefully furnished rooms, all with private garden or sun terrace plus en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access and minibar. Hotel Airone, Sassari
Hotel Borgo Antico is just outside the pretty village of San Pantaleo and close to the exclusive Costa Smeralda. There are 27 attractive rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minbar. The hotel is built from local, eco-friendly materials around the pretty swimming pool. Hotel Borgo Antico, Sassari
This small, pleasant hotel in Sassari province lies close to the attractive village of Monta in Gallura, an area with a rich history stretching back to the Bronze Age and some stunning natural scenery. The port of Olbia is around 25 kilometres away and the exclusive beaches of the Costa Smeralda with their excellent facilities are around 20 minutes' drive away. Albergo Su Pinu, Sassari
