This hotel near Sorrento features 80 exquisitely designed bedrooms, with dark Italian wood, tiled floors and fitted wardrobes. There are two swimming pools in addition to a private stretch of beach, and the hotel's main restaurant, the Nettuno, is famed for its selection of local and international cuisine. Grand Hotel Alimuri, Naples
This Florence hotel is located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside yet within easy reach of the city and many other tourist attractions. It has 110 air-conditioned rooms with a range of amenities including satellite TV, minibar and safety deposit box. Hotel Demidoff, Florence
Hotel San Marco City is an elegant modern Italian hotel conveniently situated close to the Fiera di Verona and just 1.5 kilometres from the historic city centre. There are 62 air-conditioned, en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial phone, TV with satellite channels and teletext and a generous minibar. Hotel San Marco City, Verona
Hotel Tirrenia is a welcoming family-run hotel in the centre of Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy. There are 15 bright, comfortable rooms each with a private shower room as well as direct-dial telelphone with fax, TV with satellite channels, radio alarm, personal safe and a fridge. Hotel Tirrenia, Lucca
The Hotel Mediterraneo is one of the prestigious Bettoja group, and a truly luxurious establishment. This four-star hotel in Rome has 261 standard rooms, each with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, minibar, safety deposit box and direct-line telephone. Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome
The Hotel La Meridiana is set in large, shady gardens on the Venice Lido (Lido di Venezia). This hotel in Venice is open all year round and has 35 air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, safety deposit box and minibar. Hotel La Meridiana, Venice
Hotel Giglio is a comfortable three star hotel in Italy. With 70 spacious, comfortable rooms, it lies close to the centre of the elegant spa town of Montecatini Terme, Tuscany. Every room has satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, en-suite bathroom, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Giglio, Pistoia
The Hotel Riviera, Alghero, Sardinia has 55 bright, pleasant en-suite rooms, all with colour TV, direct-dial telephone, radio alarm and safety-deposit box. This hotel in Italy has an attractive restaurant serving international food and a comfortable bar. Hotel Riviera, Alghero, Sassari
