Set on a nice, quiet street in the historic center of Ferrara, the Hotel D'Elite is a family-owned and run establishment (owned by an architect) set on the Via Francesco del Cossa. This Ferrara accommodation enjoys a terrific location, just between the Viale Cavour and Corso Porto Po, with the Castello Estense and the Palazzo Diamanti within strolling distance, and the Teatro Comunale nearby. Hotel D'Elite, Ferrara
This comfortable three-star hotel in Genoa is centrally located close to the city's famous aquarium and equidistant from both Genoa's railway stations. The Hotel Acquario, Genova has 30 en-suite rooms, all with built-in hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, minibar and internet connection point. Hotel Acquario, Genoa
The elegant, contemporary-style President Park Hotel is located in the attractive coastal resort of Acicastello, which lies around five kilometres north of Catania. This hotel in Sicily has 96 spacious rooms, many with a balcony and panoramic views. President Park Hotel, Catania
The Mont Blanc Village Hotel in Aosta boasts one of the finest possible Alpine locations. It lies on the slopes of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) and within walking distance of Courmayeur, one of the Alps' premier resorts. Mont Blanc Hotel Village, Aosta
Hotel Charleston is a charming historic hotel which is right in the medieval heart of the charming Umbrian city of Spoleto. There are 21 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and video, internet link and minibar. Hotel Charleston, Perugia
This is modern four-star comfort close to the historic centre of Carpi, in Emilia-Romagna. The Hotel Touring is within walking distance of the railway station and just 150 metres from the Piazza Martiri: this enormously imposing piazza is one of the biggest squares in Italy. Hotel Touring, Modena
This Rome hotel lies in the centre of the town, near to city highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Barberini Square, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Pantheon. The Bailey's Hotel, Rome
This hotel in Rome offers three-star comfort within walking distance of both the main railway station and air terminal (Stazione Termini) and the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Relax in the Hotel Raffaello's air-conditioned rooms, with ensuite bathrooms, satellite TV and in-room safe. Hotel Raffaello, Rome
