Hotel Kennedy is a friendly three-star hotel in Sant'Alessio, a seaside town in the Sicilian province of Messina. Just 12 kilometres up the Ionian coast from Taormina, the Kennedy offers 83 clean and modern rooms, each with satellite TV, in-room safe and air conditioning. Hotel Kennedy, Messina
The recently renovated Minotel Bologna, within easy reach of Pisa's famous attractions including the Leaning Tower, has 65 comfortable rooms with air conditioning, direct dial phone and minibar. Minotel Bologna, Pisa
This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is strategically situated close to the Duomo and just a short walk from the city's business district. There are 28 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone and minibar. The breakfast buffet can be taken either in the comfort of your room or downstairs in the hotel dining room alongside your fellow guests between 7 and 10am. Hotel Gioia, Florence
The recently renovated Club Hotel Roma & Trevi is located in the pretty spa-town of Cervia, a few kilometres south of Ravenna. There are 80 rooms, all with private balcony, shower room, satellite television and direct-dial telephone. Club Hotel Roma and Trevi, Ravenna
Umbria - near Lake Trasimeno and the border with Tuscany, Relais Alla Corte del Sole offers luxurious, four-star holiday hotel accommodation, and a host of expertly guided tours. Relais Alla Corte del Sole, Perugia
This Rome hotel is in the historical centre of town (Rome's downtown area) and lies opposite the Barberini Palace, famous for its frescoed ceiling. Recent restorations have brought it bang up to date in style and comfort without sacrificing its traditional features. Hotel Barberini, Rome
The elegant Grand Hotel de la Ville, Sorrento, has 120 tastefully furnished rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, own direct-dial phone, satellite TV, safety deposit box and minbar. There are two swimming pools, an excellent restaurant and two congenial bars. Grand Hotel De La Ville, Naples
The modern Hotel Monaco is within easy reach of the heart of Verona, and just 2.5km from the Verona Porta Nuova railway station. It has 58 elegant, air-conditioned rooms, all with satellite TV, direct dial telephone, minibar and hairdryer. Hotel Monaco, Verona
