An hotel in Naples with a difference, the Hotel 241 Correra is a three-star hotel including a contemporary art gallery. The rooms here are vivid, contrasting blocks of colour and form - this is an uncompromisingly modern hotel in Italy yet is situated perfectly for exploring the historic sights of Naples. Hotel Correra 241, Naples
Hotel Mion is a luxurious four-star hotel in the pretty resort of Silvi Marina close to Pescara. The hotel has 64 spacious rooms, including five suites, all with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable television and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Mion, Teramo
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Stromboli is known as the 'Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea' because its volcano is almost permanently active. The Hotel Villaggio Stromboli is a unique, three-star establishment in between two solidified lava flows on this Aeolian Island off northern Sicily. Hotel Villaggio Stromboli, Messina
Hotel Privilege is a welcoming three-star hotel in Florence, housed in an historic building on the banks of the Arno. There are 22 bright, elegant rooms, many with lovely views and all with immaculate private bathroom, satellite television, direct-dial telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. Hotel Privilege, Florence
Hotel Villa Tina is a lovely Liberty-style three-star hotel with its own private beach, in the coastal resort of Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy. The hotel has 14 elegantly furnished rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe and lovely views. Hotel Villa Tina, Lucca
The three-star Hotel Nettuno, in Castel Maggiore, offers extensive conference facilities and a comfortable environment in which to relax - all within 3km of the historic centre of Bologna. Hotel Nettuno, Bologna
The Villa San Filippo is a hotel offering self-catering apartment accommodation. Each of the 20 en-suite rooms has direct-dial telephone, direct modem link, cable/satellite TV, DVD player and a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Other amenities include a swimming pool and health suite with Jacuzzi and sunbeds. Hotel Villa San Filippo, Florence
Umbria - near Lake Trasimeno and the border with Tuscany, Relais Alla Corte del Sole offers luxurious, four-star holiday hotel accommodation, and a host of expertly guided tours. Relais Alla Corte del Sole, Perugia
