A four-star hotel in Naples, the Hotel Majestic has a great position in the city. Lying on Largo Vasto a Chiaia, this Italian hotel is in the heart of town, in the best shopping district, and overlooking the romantic waters of the Bay of Naples. Hotel Majestic, Naples
A great location for this Turin hotel, situated just around the corner from the main railway station at Porta Nuova and from the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. And yet the three-star Hotel Gran Mogol, Turin is delightfully peaceful, tucked as it is in a quiet street. Hotel Gran Mogol, Turin
The family-run Hotel Savoia is near Sorrento's main square and well placed both for excursions and transport links. Small and friendly, there are 16 simply furnished en-suite rooms, each with satellite TV. Children under three stay free. Hotel Savoia, Naples
Hotel Villa Aminta is a very nice five-star hotel situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, and lying on the edge of the elegant Italian own of Stresa. As well as 65 magnificent en-suite rooms with all the amenities one would expect of a hotel of this calibre, this Lake Maggiore hotel boasts two terrific restaurants, luxuriant gardens, a shop, a free car park and a swimming pool. Hotel Villa Aminta, Verbano - Cusio
Hotel Alba del Gargano is a delightful family-run hotel in the lively town of Mattinata on the Gargano coast. There are 40 restful rooms, all with private shower facilities as well as colour TV, direct-dial telephone and am/fm radio. Hotel Alba del Gargano, Foggia
This hotel in Sorrento has stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and is in the perfect location for visiting tourist sites, such as the volcano of Mount Vesuvius or the ancient town of Pompeii. This four-star hotel has 107 air-conditioned rooms well equipped with satellite TV and phone. Grand Hotel President, Naples
Hotel Balocco has fabulous views over the glamorous harbour of Porto Cervo, capital of Sardinia's beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 34 spacious rooms, many with balconies and all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and safety-deposit box. Hotel Balocco, Sassari
Il Picchio Golf Resort, Sicily is a most comfortable, modern hotel set in lovely countryside between Etna and Catania - close to the Picciolo Golf club and a short distance from Taormina. Il Picchio Golf Resort, Catania
