On a clifftop within walking distance of the sea and the Duomo, the Residenza del Duca was once a palace. Bedrooms are furnished with antiques and have air-conditioning, bathroom with hydromassage shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, PC connection, minibar, safe, telephone, balcony or terrace, and sea or city-centre views. Residenza del Duca, Salerno
Hotel Astoria is a pleasant, friendly three-star hotel in the little seaside town of Caorle, near Venice. Caorle is a popular choice for visitors keen on watersports and there is a pretty old harbour and a charming 12th-century bell tower in the town. Hotel Astoria, Venice
The Hotel Parco dei Principi is a stylish modern five-star hotel just outside Sorrento. Each of the 96 en-suite rooms has a balcony and there are two fine restaurants plus a fitness centre. Hotel Parco dei Principi, Naples
Hotel Artide in Rimini offers a selection of single, double, triple and quadruple rooms with private balconies, en-suite bathrooms and a television. The hotel is a few steps from the beach and a short walk to all the sights of Rimini, including its shops and restaurants and the pretty old town. It's also close to the town's many transport links. Hotel Artide, Rimini
If you're having difficulty choosing between the French and Italian Rivieras the three-star Hotel Astoria provides the solution. The panoramic terrace and rooms with balconies offer superb views along both the French and Italian coasts and the unmissable cities of Genoa and Nice are within easy reach, as is Monaco. Hotel Astoria, Imperia
This hotel in Rome is in a quiet area in the heart of old Rome, tucked right next to the Colosseum. This 19th century mansion has been beautifully refurbished - a perfect blend of elegant style and modern convenience. Each of the 20 unique rooms is named after an Italian painter - the Titian, the Michelangelo, the Cellini and so forth. Hotel Celio, Rome
This hotel in Rome is an 18th century palazzo, designed by Gaetano Koch, the Roman architect who also designed the Ludovski Palace on Via Veneto, (better known as the American Embassy). The four-star Hotel Tiziano, Rome is at the very heart of the city, and guests have easy access to all of the sights. Hotel Tiziano, Rome
A reasonable price and a central location, the two-star Hotel Trieste, Milan, lies very near to Central Station and to unmissable sights such as the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Castello Sforzesco. This hotel in Italy has double, twin and triple rooms. Hotel Trieste, Milan
