This hotel in Sorrento lies just 48 kilometres from the lively city of Naples and is also well-placed for reaching popular tourist destinations, such as the beautiful island of Capri, and the stunning coastal towns of Positano and Amalfi. Hotel Residence Le Terrazze, Naples
A lovely hotel in Agrigento, southern Sicily, the Colleverde Park Hotel is set in 10,000 square metres of luxuriant, sub-tropical parkland overlooking the Valley of the Temples. The hotel has 48 spacious and luxurious rooms, all comfortably air-conditioned and with modern en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and a minibar. Colleverde Park Hotel, Agrigento
This Spoleto hotel is in a prime location overlooking the beautiful Spoleto valley from a hilltop just two kilometres from the town centre. Guests at the four-star Villa Milani, Spoleto can enjoy the large open meadows that surround the building, or take in the delights of the well-kept gardens and terrace . Villa Milani, Perugia
A three-star hotel in Milan, the Hotel Dieci provides 20 soundproofed rooms in the Quartiere Citta Studi of the town. This Italy hotel is designed to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, and rooms have every comfort, including minibar, free always-on internet connection, and satellite TV. Hotel Dieci, Milan
A three-star hotel near the centre of Milan, the Comfort Hotel and Suites Pasteur lies on Via Guinizelli, near Centrale station and Europe's longest shopping street. Hotel and Suites Pasteur, Milan
Hotel Astoria is a pleasant, friendly three-star hotel in the little seaside town of Caorle, near Venice. Caorle is a popular choice for visitors keen on watersports and there is a pretty old harbour and a charming 12th-century bell tower in the town. Hotel Astoria, Venice
This impressive four-star hotel in Genoa is part of the popular Jolly Hotels chain and has a spectacular setting on the Marina overlooking the sea. There are 140 spacious guest rooms at the Jolly Hotel Marina, Genova, all with waterfront views, en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television with optional paid-for channels, wi-fi internet connect and safe-deposit box. Jolly Hotel Marina, Genoa
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is a luxurious five-star hotel overlooking the Gulf of Palermo. Each of the 109 en-suite rooms has cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Guests may dine either in the excellent restaurant with its panoramic views or the stylish American poolside bar. Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, Palermo







