This two-star hotel in Milan offers well-priced B&B accommodation in a central location close to the Piazza San Babila and the city's wonderful Gothic cathedral (Il Duomo). Hotel Atena, Milan
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
Hotel Ilgo lies just outside the historic centre of Perugia in the peaceful district of Monteluce. There are 80 cosy rooms all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Ilgo, Perugia
This hotel in Rome has a central location and is easily reached from the Fiumicino Airport and Termini train station. It's close to the many of the famous sites of this beautiful city, including the Circus Maximus. Hotel Caravel, Rome
The Hotel La Spezia, Milan is a recent addition to the Minihotels group (with eight very distinctive establishments spread around the city) and offers four-star comfort to the south of the downtown/historic centre. Hotel La Spezia, Milan
Hotel dei Tigli is a completely modernised three-star hotel at only 200 metres from the sea in a peaceful residential area. Hotel dei Tigli, Lucca
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is built on a typical Venetian 'Calle', one of the narrow streets that are characteristic of the town. The Hotel Moderno, Venice is situated in the Cannaregio district of the city, which is very handy for all transport links, including the Santa Lucia railway station and the Piazzale Roma where the bus and car terminals are located. Hotel Moderno, Venice
This Naples hotel is situated in the centre of Napoli, within easy reach of the Piazza del Plebiscito, site of the city's Royal Palace. A sympathetically restored 17th-century palace, Naples' Hotel Il Convento offers comfortable, stylish rooms and suites, some with a private roof garden or mezzanine floor. Hotel Il Convento, Naples
