This comfortable four-star hotel in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region offers a range of accommodation in a stunning setting overlooking the alpine town of Merano. An excellent range of sporting and outdoor activities is available right from the hotel doors and spa treatments are available within the hotel. Hotel Miramonti, Merano, Bolzano
The Hotel Venus Sea Gardens is an elegant hotel in the Siracusa region of Sicily, within easy reach of the popular cities of Catania and Siracusa (Syracuse). Hotel Venus Sea Garden, Syracuse
The four-star Hotel Rione Antico La Terra is set within a magnificent palazzo, located in the heart of the beautiful Puglian town of Ostuni. Hotel Rione Antico La Terra, Brindisi
This Valle d'Aosta hotel is located among the Villair de Quart hills, about seven kilometres from the town of Aosta in the Italian Alps. One of Europe's prime ski centres, Valle d'Aosta offers miles of excellent slopes in an idyllic Alpine location, and attracts visitors from all around the world. Hotel Village, Aosta
The historic hotel Grande Albergo Sole is right in the heart of old Palermo. 110 tastefully furnished rooms each have en-suite bathroom, TV, direct-dial phone and minibar and there is an excellent rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views. Grande Albergo Sole, Palermo
This hotel in Rome has a superb situation, right near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps. And yet the three-star Hotel Bolivar offers peace and quiet, away from the bustle of the city. An hotel in Italy which prides itself on friendly and efficient service. Hotel Bolivar, Rome
This ivy-clad hotel in central Rome offers a delightful base for your work or vacation in the city. A family-focused hotel in Italy, the Hotel Raphael provides cots/cribs for the infants, has babysitting services available if needed, and children of ten years and below stay free. Hotel Raphael, Rome
Set within the gorgeous village of Guardia Piemontese, with its large and pretty beach on the Tyrrhenian coast, the four-star Meridian Hotel is in a perfect location to enjoy the many attractions of this region. Meridian Hotel, Cosenza
