Hotel Pietrenere is a relaxing family-run hotel on the Puglia coast of southern Italy. It has a spectacular clifftop location just 3km from the charming whitewashed village of Rodi Garganico. Hotel Pietrenere, Foggia
This Rimini hotel offers a taste of the sumptuous history of the Adriatic Riviera. Fellini loved this neoclassical hotel so much, he set part of his film 'Amarcord' in its elegant corridors. Grand Hotel, Rimini
This sumptuous five-star hotel is housed in an eighteenth-century former palace in the heart of Lucca's old city centre - allowing you to really make the most of this delightful medieval city. There are just 13 rooms at the Hotel Noblesse, Lucca - eight doubles and five suites. Hotel Noblesse, Lucca
A delightful Victorian-style villa, this hotel in Bordighera is the perfect base for vacations on the Italian Riviera. Set within a pretty flower garden, enveloped by orange and lemon trees, and with an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star Hotel Villa Elisa is a superbly relaxing environment. Hotel Villa Elisa, Imperia
This Modica hotel offers visitors a chance to stay in this jewel of southern Sicily in modern comfort. The spacious and minimalist rooms boast free internet connections, private bathrooms and all modern conveniences. Guests can use the swimming pool and solarium and let their hair down in the chic American bar in the evening. Hotel Principe d'Aragona, Ragusa
This four-star hotel in the Italian Riviera village of Diano Marina offers a great combination of luxury and activity. Hotel Eden Park, Imperia
This Rome hotel is in the University area of the city, close to the main Termini railway station, which makes it easy to get to all of the attractions that you want to see during your stay in the Eternal City. Hotel Globus, Rome
The four-star Hotel Ritz is in the historic centre of Florence. This hotel in Italy puts you on the doorstep of all the 'must see' sights of Florence, with the Uffizi, Bargello, Ponte Vecchio and Accademia all within easy walking distance of your front door. Hotel Ritz, Florence
