Hotel Aretusa Vacanze is an atmospheric hotel in Syracuse's historic centre housed in an attractive 17th-century villa. There are 10 simply furnished, contemporary-style rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV and fridge. Aretusa Vacanze, Syracuse
This friendly, four-star hotel in Bologna has 127 well-appointed rooms that come with breakfast included, a modern en-suite bathroom and amenities such as a minibar, air conditioning and a television. Hotel Bologna, Bologna, Bologna
This Turin hotel is situated in the business and commercial district, west of the city centre. Fast and frequent metro trains get you into the historic heart of Turin in just five minutes. The four-star Blu Hotel is in the Collegno district of the city, and has a fresh, contemporary and colourful design (the hotel was only finished in 2003). Blu Hotel, Turin
A very affordable way to holiday in La Spezia, this hotel in Italy lies just a stone's throw from the seafront. The Albergo Costa is perfectly placed for exploring the old town and for ferries out to the Cinque Terre, Lerici, Portovenere and Corsica, as well as day trips around the Golfo dei Poeti. Albergo Costa, La Spezia
The Hotel Amalfi, in the Truglio area of Amalfi, has 40 stylish rooms, each with WC/shower, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and safe. Some rooms have balconies and sea views. The hotel has a spacious restaurant, American bar, TV room, reading room, terrace garden, roof garden and lift. Garage parking is available nearby. Hotel Amalfi, Salerno
This hotel in Abruzzo offers terrific access to the ski resorts of this beautiful part of southern-central Italy. The Park Hotel Ovindoli offers a high standard of comfortable accommodation in this pretty, unspoilt mountain area. There are 60 welcoming rooms, all with en-suite shower room, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and hairdryer. Park Hotel Ovindoli, L'Aquila
A superb location for this Campania hotel, the Domizia Palace Hotel is right on the Mediterranean seafront at Baia Domizia, yet is situated in the verdant oasis of a century-old pine forest. This is a perfect family hotel, with lots of facilities and room to play for the children. Domizia Palace Hotel, Caserta
Hotel Machiavelli is a restored 16th Century palace in the ancient centre of Florence with splendid views of the Duomo and other landmarks. Three stars. Hotel Machiavelli, Florence, Florence
