This hotel in Rome is set in a 1920s villa which has been completely restored and refurbished while keeping its original charming facade. The Maseo della Civette is just 200 metres from the door of the three-star Hotel Silva, Rome; within 20 minutes, guests can be at the Vatican or the Colosseum, and the Trevi Fountain is nearby. Hotel Silva, Rome
Ten minutes from the centre of Amalfi, the family-run Hotel dei Cavalieri overlooks the Gulf of Salerno. It has of 60 centrally heated rooms with private shower or bath and WC. Many rooms have balconies, and the superior rooms have air conditioning and a minibar. The hotel also has three villas with private access to the beach. Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Salerno
This newly built three-star Favaro hotel near Venice lies close to the motorway/highway exit and just three miles from the airport. It is close to the commercial city of Mestre and just six miles from the centre of Venice, which can easily be accessed from here via public transport. Hotel Altieri, Venice
Hotel Gattapone is a delightful four-star hotel housed in a historic villa close to the castle and Spoleto's medieval centre. With stunning views of the Monteluco hills and the famous medieval bridge Ponte delle Torri, the hotel is just a short stroll from all Spoleto's major attractions. Hotel Gattapone Spoleto, Perugia
Cool, understated elegance, functionality, service and comfort. These are the keynotes of the new Hotel Dore, Milan. Located in an artfully refurbished building of the early 20th century, this Milan hotel lies just a minute's walk from the Loreto stop on the red line of the subway/underground. Hotel Dore, Milan
The Hotel Novotel Torino is in the north-east of Turin, near the commercial areas, and is perfect for business travellers and families alike. The friendly staff can help arrange conferences in any of the eight meeting rooms and high-speed internet connection is also available. Hotel Novotel Torino, Turin
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
This hotel in Rimini is built right on the Marina Centro, a lively area packed full of restaurants and bars serving cocktails and locally caught fish. The beach is literally right in front of the hotel and the town of Rimini is also easy to get into. Hotel President, Rimini
