Venice's Hotel Firenze is an elegant three-star hotel located close to St. Mark's Square and Venice's major monuments. This Venetian hotel has 25 tastefully decorated, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone with internet connection point, stereo and minibar. Hotel Firenze, Venice
A delightful hotel in Amalfi, the three-star Hotel La Bussola puts you a few steps away from the seashore, and the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. Nearby is Amalfi's eleventh century cathedral, and to the back of the hotel the dramatic cliffs, which frame the town, rise into the blue skies of southern Italy. Hotel La Bussola, Salerno
Tuscan coast - In the seaside resort of Lido di Camaiore on the Versilian Riviera, this three-star hotel makes a great starting point for trips to Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Livorno and the Cinque Terre. Hotel Giusy. Hotel Giusy, Lucca
This Rome hotel lies in quiet area within the commercial part of the city. It's also handy for visiting the historical centre, where you can admire the countless magnificent sights this town has to offer. Eur Suite Hotel, Rome
The T Hotel lies opposite Cagliari's opera house and within easy reach of all the major sights. All the 189 en-suite rooms have cable/satellite TV, high-speed internet connection, electronic safe and minibar. T Hotel, Cagliari
The Hotel Villa Diana is an attractive, bijou hotel on the Aeolian Island of Lipari off the coast of northern Sicily. Located 400 metres from the main road, and only a kilometre from Lipari town's pretty little harbour, the Villa Diana has just 12 neat bedrooms, all overlooking the garden and sun terrace. Hotel Villa Diana, Messina
This Florence hotel is superbly positioned if you are arriving into the Santa Maria Novella train station. The 24-hour concierge and the always-open door allows you the flexibility to set your own schedule, and the luggage service means you can leave your suitcases at the hotel after check-out. Hotel Stella Mary, Florence
Venice's Hotel Hesperia has a wonderful canal-front location close to the city's Jewish quarter and overlooking the Cannareggio canal. This family-run hotel in Venice (Venezia) has 15 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Hesperia, Venice
