A ten-minute walk from Lepanto underground/subway/metro station, with the Vatican City on one side and Piazza Del Popolo on the other, this hotel in Rome (Roma) is convenient yet peaceful. Hotel Donna Laura Palace, Rome
This Spoleto hotel is situated just on the edge of the 'centro storico', the historic town centre/downtown area, and within a short distance of the many attractions that Spoleto has to offer. Hotel Clarici, Perugia
Close to not just one, but two beaches, this brand-new Sicilian hotel is located on a stunning coastline south of Ragusa. Only built in 2006, the Hotel Parco Della Rocca, near Ragusa offers near-perfect four-star luxury. Hotel Parco Della Rocca, Ragusa
Combine your love of golf with a vacation in one of Italy's most beautiful regions. The Castellaro Golf Resort, San Remo (Sanremo) sits 7km east of the town and 4km back from the waters of the Gulf of Genoa. Castellaro Golf Resort, Imperia
The Hotel Nord Nuova Roma is housed in a lovely period building and has recently been completely renovated. Each of its 155 modern rooms has air conditioning, hairdryer, en-suite facilities, safety deposit box and minibar, and all have been carefully soundproofed to ensure that guests get the best night's sleep possible. Hotel Nord Nuova Roma, Rome
This comfortable three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige lies about a mile from Lake Garda, in a little town surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. There is plenty in the way of opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area and the hotel has a private beach where guests can borrow surfboards and hire watersports equipment. Hotel Zanella, Trento
This impressive four-star hotel near Sorrento has a stunning location and views over the bay of Sorrento towards Mount Vesuvius. There are 96 spacious en-suite rooms at the Hotel Majestic Palace, Sant'Agnello, all with direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV, internet modem point and minibar. Hotel Majestic Palace, Naples
The Grand Hotel La Medusa, Castellamare di Stabia has 52 luxurious rooms, each with its own private bathroom plus air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet link and minibar. Grand Hotel La Medusa, Naples
