The Hotel des Artistes is close to Naples' famous Duomo where the famous "miracle of the blood of San Gennaro" takes place each year. Set in a pretty historic building, there are 10 tastefully decorated, spacious rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Des Artistes, Naples
Hotel Onda Verde is a lovely family-run hotel with stunning panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. Boats run from the beach beneath the hotel to Capri, Ischia, Positano and Amalfi. Hotel Onda Verde, Salerno
This friendly, welcoming, family-run hotel in Sorrento offers B&B-style accommodation in an excellent location just five minutes' walk from the centre of Sorrento. There are just ten en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite television, minibar and air conditioning. Villa Oriana Relais, Naples
This Capri hotel is in the centre of the island, which itself can be easily reached from Naples or Sorrento by ferry or hydrofoil. It is close to attractions such as the Blue Caves and to luxury shops. Hotel Syrene, Naples
This hotel in Salerno has exceptional facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. The three-star Hotel Olimpico has its own private beach with its own lifeguard, a large garden, swimming pool, tennis court and bowling green. Hotel Olimpico, Salerno
The Hotel Amalfi, in the Truglio area of Amalfi, has 40 stylish rooms, each with WC/shower, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and safe. Some rooms have balconies and sea views. The hotel has a spacious restaurant, American bar, TV room, reading room, terrace garden, roof garden and lift. Garage parking is available nearby. Hotel Amalfi, Salerno
Hotel Forum has 36 rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone line, satellite TV, internet link, safety-deposit box and minibar. There is a comfortable lounge/bar and breakfast is served in the bright cafe. Hotel Forum, Naples
On a clifftop within walking distance of the sea and the Duomo, the Residenza del Duca was once a palace. Bedrooms are furnished with antiques and have air-conditioning, bathroom with hydromassage shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, PC connection, minibar, safe, telephone, balcony or terrace, and sea or city-centre views. Residenza del Duca, Salerno