The Grand Hotel Elite is strategically placed closed to Bologna's historic centre, not far from the Piazza Maggiore. There are 177 generously proportioned rooms at this Italian hotel, including a selection of luxurious suites, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, interactive cable TV, wi-fi internet connection and a minibar. Grand Hotel Elite, Bologna
This Sorrento hotel is located high above sea level giving guests a panoramic view of the town and of Mount Vesuvius beyond. All 99 rooms at the Hotel Gran Paradiso, Sorrento are equipped with air conditioning, private safe, telephone, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and television with Sky. Hotel Gran Paradiso, Naples
This elegant hotel in the Catania region of Sicily boasts 91 rooms, with decor inspired by citrus colours and locally-produced ceramic tiles. The Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro lies in the small town of Caltagirone, and every room enjoys views from its balcony over the pretty green hills of the region. Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro, Catania
Hotel Dasamo, Rimini is a modern, family-run three-star hotel set in a quiet side street close to Rimini's sandy beach. There are 66 spacious, pleasant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and personal safe. Hotel Dasamo, Rimini
This welcoming hotel in Salerno province enjoys a lovely location on the Cilento coast, not far from an area of national park and within reach of the ancient Greek ruins at Paestum. Hotel Pixunte, Salerno
Viareggio's Hotel Massimo is quietly situated not far from the elegant seafront of this attractive resort, situated on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast. This three-star hotel is within easy reach of Viareggio's centre with its excellent shopping and lively nightlife. Hotel Massimo, Lucca
The Hotel Aloha D'Oro, Sicily is set in the attractive baroque spa town of Acireale, some 16 kilometres north of Catania. There are 113 spacious, en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, telephone, internet link and minibar. Hotel Aloha D'Oro, Catania
On the eastern coast of Sardinia, the Hotel San Contonera is in Arbatax - close to some of the most popular beaches in the region and nearby to the town of Tortoli. This modern hotel was constructed in 2003, using state-of-the-art techniques but with a nostalgic nod to the old, dark-red coloured roadhouses of the island ('sa contonera' is Sard dialect for 'roadhouse'). Hotel Sa Contonera, Nuoro
