A very friendly, family-run hotel in Naples, the Hotel Duomo lies just 50 metres from the city's thirteenth century cathedral. The Hotel Duomo offers spacious, quiet rooms (though right in the heart of town, the rooms all look onto a peaceful courtyard), with en-suite facilities, television and ceiling fans. Hotel Duomo, Naples
This Florence hotel overlooks the River Arno and is in a superb location for visiting all the city's monuments and galleries. The Ognissanti, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti are particularly close and definitely worth seeing. The Westin Excelsior Hotel, Florence
This lovely three-star hotel is located in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Brindisi. The Hotel Villaggio Nemo offers spacious double rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, modem internet connection, direct-dial telephone, mini bar and kitchen - thus providing the choice and convenience of self catering. Hotel Villaggio Nemo, Brindisi
Hotel Ristorante Al Cason is a welcoming three-star hotel in Italy. Conveniently situated close to Padua's railway station it lies close to the city centre. There are 48 bright, pleasant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, internet connection, satellite TV and hairdryer. Hotel Al Cason, Padua
A quite unique hotel in Italy, for a truly unique vacation in Rome, the Hotel Gladiatori has just 17 luxurious rooms and suites, and gazes out open the Colosseum. State-of-the-art luxury within a beautiful Classical setting makes this hotel in Rome something very special indeed. Hotel Gladiatori, Rome
The two-star Hotel Golden is brilliantly located just a few metres from the elegant Via Veneto and only a short walk away from the Spanish Steps and Pantheon. This friendly hotel offers a range of accommodation, including single, double and triple rooms and a family space that can sleep two adults and two children. Hotel Golden, Rome
Within easy walking distance of both the train station and downtown, this Florence hotel is ideal for tourists and business travellers alike. The modern rooms feature all standard conveniences and a buffet breakfast is included in the price. Hotel Ambasciatori, Florence
The lovely hilltop village of Selva di Fasano, in Puglia, is the location of this unique four-star hotel.This collection of four stone built villas and 30 'trulli' - dwellings peculiar to Puglia with their distinctive circular shape and conical roofs, offer a range of accommodation, able to house parties of eight or more. Hotel Tenuta Monacelle, Brindisi
