Rome's Hotel Solis offers comfort in a superb downtown location. With three-star accommodation conveniently close to the Forum, the Colosseum and the other sights of Classical Rome, the hotel lies on Rome's Via Cavour - one of the city's main thoroughfares. Hotel Solis, Rome
This centrally located hotel in Florence (Firenze) has 44 comfortable, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, colour TV with satellite channels and an internet connection point. Hotel Palazzo Ognissanti, Florence
This hotel in Florence has its own rich history, built on the site of the former La Crocetta convent, but it is also well-situated for exploring the city's other cultural attractions. The comfortable, traditionally-furnished rooms of the Hotel Morandi alla Crocetta, Florence (which can sleep up to four people), have individually-controlled air conditioning for your comfort. Morandi alla Crocetta, Florence
The Hotel Sole Mare offers the ideal holiday retreat, in a beachside location near the centre of pretty San Remo on the Italian Riviera. The old town centre with its winding cobbled streets, lively port area and flower-filled gardens is a leisurely stroll away. Hotel Sole Mare, Imperia
Residence Riviera is a friendly hotel close to Syracuse's extraordinary archaeological park offering self-catering accommodation. There are five apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, fridge and kitchenette. Residence Riviera, Syracuse
A superb location on the Ionian coast of southern Italy for this hotel in Calabria - the Hotel Villaggio Calaghena, near Catanzaro, sits amidst its own gardens. Set atop a small hill it overlooks the Squillace Gulf. Hotel Villaggio Calaghena, Catanzaro
The four-star Hotel San Lazzaro is the ideal base for both business and leisure travellers. Bologna G Marconi airport is only 14 kilometres away. Hotel San Lazzaro, Bologna
Set alongside the small harbour of this ancient city, this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel offers six rooms with views across the harbour, the island suburb of Ortigia and the Mediterranean sea. Breakfast is included in the price of each of the rooms, and en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV come as standard. Lakkios Residence, Syracuse
