The Aquaviva Hotel & Spa is set in delightful Tuscan countryside not far from San Gimignano. The 35 rooms all have en-suite facilities as well as TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. The spa offers a wide range of facilities and treatments, there are three swimming pools, a children's play area and mountain-bike hire. Aquaviva Hotel and Spa, Siena
The Hotel Bue Marino, Cala Gonone has a superb setting near to the main beach and tourist marina of this seaside town in Sardinia. Set on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel gazes out onto the blue waters. Hotel Bue Marino, Nuoro
This hotel in Capri is situated in the centre of this stunning island, which is easily reached from the mainland by hydrofoil or ferry. This large, modern hotel has 90 newly refurbished rooms. Hotel La Residenza, Naples
This hotel in the centre of Venice (Venezia) was originally an aristocratic palazzo. Now beautifully restored, Hotel Pausania offers comfortable three-star accommodation in a terrific central location. There are 26 rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, cable TV, radio and minibar. Hotel Pausania, Venice
Hotel Ambasciatori, Mestre, is on the Italian mainland just 8km from Venice. There are 94 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. The hotel has an excellent restaurant and lounge/bar plus a newly opened gym and fitness centre. Hotel Ambasciatori, Venice
A new luxury hotel, the Melia Milano Hotel is near the Fiera Milano convention centre, the cathedral and the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church. It has 288 elegant rooms and suites, each with bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet access, minibar and safe. Melia Milano, Milan
This pleasant four-star hotel in Salerno province lies close to Marina di Casal Velino, not far from a lovely private beach. The Cilento National Park is nearby and the hotel is surrounded by acres of glorious countryside. Relais le Magnolie, Salerno
This comfortable four-star hotel in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region offers a range of accommodation in a stunning setting overlooking the alpine town of Merano. An excellent range of sporting and outdoor activities is available right from the hotel doors and spa treatments are available within the hotel. Hotel Miramonti, Merano, Bolzano
