Situated in Pozzallo on the coast south of Ragusa, this charming Sicilian hotel offers ideal access to the so-called Baroque region in the south-east of the island. The towns here are gems of Baroque architecture, especially nearby Noto. Hotel Megaron, Ragusa
A delightful little hotel in Amalfi, the Hotel La Pergola has just 12 beautiful rooms. All have air conditioning, telephone, minibar and satellite TV. Each has either a window or a balcony gazing down onto the blue waters of the Mediterranean below. Hotel La Pergola, Salerno
Tuscany - Hotel Reale is a lovely vacation hotel conceived as a classical Tuscan building. Totally immersed in its own peaceful garden, it is surrounded by trees and has a swimming-pool with hydromassage. Hotel Reale, Pistoia
Swimming pool
Set within a thirteenth-century monastery in the heart of historic Florence, this four-star hotel in Italy is the perfect base for your explorations of this exciting city. Every modern comfort is provided in rooms decorated in traditional Florentine style ... and children up to 12 stay free of charge. Hotel Atlantic Palace, Florence
A good choice of Milan accommodation for visitors wanting to be near the business district. This smart four-star hotel in Milan is located in a quiet residential district close to the Fiera di Milano and commercial centre. Regency Hotel, Milan
Set in the wild, mountainous grandeur of the Garfagnana, northern Tuscany, Hotel Ristorante Belvedere is an oasis of luxury, a three star hotel with an excellent restaurant, swimming pool and sports facilities. Hotel Ristorante Belvedere, Lucca
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
The Hotel La Riserva di Castel d'Appio, Ventimiglia has a terrific location in the mountains that rise steeply from Italy's Riviera dei Fiori, or Riviera of Flowers. Hotel La Riserva di Castel d'Appio, Imperia
This hotel in Siracusa (Syracuse) literally the 'hotel of sanctuary' is located in a quiet back street of this ancient city, and offers guests a stay in peaceful surroundings only a short distance from the sights downtown. Hotel del Santuario, Syracuse
