The Hotel Edera, on Via Angelo Poliziano, lies in the heart of Rome, within easy reach of numerous of the major sights. This member of the Leonardi hotel chain, with 14 establishments in the city, is an old, five-storey building, nicely renovated in a modern, functional style. Hotel Edera, Rome
The four-star Hotel Aia Del Vento is located in the centre of Cisternino, a truly beautiful hill top town, just outside Brindisi. With its winding streets and whitewashed houses, this lovely town has been called the prettiest in Puglia. Hotel Aia Del Vento, Brindisi
A very nice four-star hotel on Lake Como, the Como Hotel is ideally situated both for the lake and the pedestrianised centre of town. The hotel is well set up for couples, families and business visitors alike. Hotel Como, Como
The Grand Hotel Capitol is a handsome, modern four-star hotel in Italy, centrally located in Chianciano Terme, Tuscany. All the 68 rooms are elegantly furnished and have air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. Grand Hotel Capitol, Siena
This four-star hotel in Venice Mestre is surrounded by the gardens of San Giuliano park and is within easy reach of all the city's major transport links. Venice is just ten minutes away either by bus or by train and the magical cities of the Veneto region are also easily accessible from here. Capitol Palace Hotel, Venice
Hotel El Faro is a glorious five-star hotel in a stunning location overlooking the legendary Bay of Nymphs, near Alghero on the Italian island of Sardinia. There are 92 rooms, all with balcony and luxurious en-suite bathroom facilities as well as TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel El Faro, Sassari
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is a moderately-priced and modern alternative to the antique guesthouses of the centre of Sicily's most historic city. The gentle lighting and comfortable furnishings of the rooms mean you have a cosy haven to retire to after a long day of sightseeing. Panorama Hotel, Syracuse
This Turin hotel is situated in the business and commercial district, west of the city centre. Fast and frequent metro trains get you into the historic heart of Turin in just five minutes. The four-star Blu Hotel is in the Collegno district of the city, and has a fresh, contemporary and colourful design (the hotel was only finished in 2003). Blu Hotel, Turin
