Set near Padua, in northern Italy, the Hotel Garden Terme is a wonderful four-star spa resort set in its own attractive grounds: this Italian hotel lies in the elegant old spa town of Montegrotto Terme. Hotel Garden Terme, Padua
This hotel in Rome offers visitors the chance to explore the ancient city to its fullest. Situated in between the majestic Basilica of St Peter's, Santa Maria Maggiore and Termini Station, historic sites such as the Colosseum and Foro Romano (Roman Forum) are within walking distance of the Hotel Marco Polo, Rome. Hotel Marco Polo, Rome
The three-star Hotel Blue Rose's is located just a couple of miles out of Brindisi and is fantastically placed to explore the exciting region of Puglia. Situated in a quiet residential area, this modern hotel has a wide selection of comfortable accommodation, including single, double and triple rooms. Hotel Blue Rose's, Brindisi
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
A delightfully located three-star hotel on Sardinia (Sardegna) - the Hotel Residence Lido Chelo, Bosa Marina sits on a crescent-shaped beach on the western coast of the island. This Sardinia hotel is at the heart of a lovely bay: a marvellously relaxing location with comfortable, beautifully finished suites facing onto the sea. Hotel Residence Lido Chelo, Nuoro
The Hotel Holiday is perfectly positioned in the centro strorico of Bologna - the barely discovered gem of northern Italy. Here you will find a marvellous confusion of Renaissance, Medieval, Baroque and Victorian architecture, and some of the finest cuisine in the world. Hotel Holiday, Bologna
Hotel Gattapone is a delightful four-star hotel housed in a historic villa close to the castle and Spoleto's medieval centre. With stunning views of the Monteluco hills and the famous medieval bridge Ponte delle Torri, the hotel is just a short stroll from all Spoleto's major attractions. Hotel Gattapone Spoleto, Perugia
Hotel Villa Maria is a pleasant three-star hotel in the centre of Chianciano Terme in Tuscany. This hote in Italy has 47 comfortable, well-appointed rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone line and colour TV. Hotel Villa Maria, Siena
