Situated in the pretty Sorrento village of Vico Equense, the three-star Astoria Hotel puts you in the heart of the enchanting scenery of the Gulf of Naples. Occupying a superb position, with glimpses of the blue waters of the Mediterranean and of Mount Vesuvius, this family hotel in Sorrento has been in the same hands since the 1930s. Astoria Hotel, Naples
Originally a hunting lodge favoured by previous kings of Spain and Italy, the four-star Palazzo Belmonte (near the village of Santa Maria di Castellabate) is set in five acres of beautiful garden and parkland. Palazzo Belmonte, Salerno
This hotel in Sant'Agnello is a beautiful converted mansion in a tranquil area. It has magnificent views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius and is only 60 kilometres from the exciting city of Naples. Hotel Villa Garden, Naples
The elegant Grand Hotel de la Ville, Sorrento, has 120 tastefully furnished rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, own direct-dial phone, satellite TV, safety deposit box and minbar. There are two swimming pools, an excellent restaurant and two congenial bars. Grand Hotel De La Ville, Naples
This delightful hotel in Positano is in the centre of town, near to the beach, set into the mountainside as it descends to the sea. All the 24 rooms are different, though all offer the same levels of contemporary comfort. Hotel Posa Posa, Salerno
The Hotel Pasitea in Positano, on the scenic Amalfi Coast, is perfectly placed for touring the Campania region. This crisply turned out, three-star hotel in Amalfi was renovated only a couple of years ago, and features pretty, traditional architecture and striking wrought-iron metalwork. Hotel Pasitea, Salerno
This hotel in Anacapri overlooks the coast of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. It is close to the centre of Capri and to other attractions, such as the Blue Grotto and Marina Piccola beach. Capri is easily reached from the city of Naples or town of Sorrento. Hotel Bellavista, Naples
This hotel in Salerno province is set in the pretty port of Palinuro on Italy's Cilento coast. There are 62 bright, spacious rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities and a private balcony. Hotel Saline, Salerno
