Close to the resort of Tropea on the south Tyrrhenian coast, this three-star Calabria hotel is set in extensive tropical gardens and a short walk from the beach. Hotel Damanse, Vibo Valentia
The welcoming Valentino Du Parc hotel, near the Lingotto Fiere and Torino Esposizioni exhibition centres, has 14 comfortable guest rooms and four suites, all with satellite TV, minibar, bathroom and shower or hot tub, air-conditioning, heating, welcome pack, PC connection and safe Hotel Valentino Du Parc, Turin
A marvellous choice among Meran (Merano) hotels, Italy, the Hotel Villa Tivoli lies in delightfully quiet, green surroundings far from the hum of traffic. Hotel Villa Tivoli, Bolzano
The Mythos Hotel, Milan is a superior, modern four-star hotel opened in 2000 and situated close to Milan's central railway station and the business district. Convenient for all major transport links the hotel offers luxurious accommodation with 52 elegantly appointed en-suite rooms. Mythos Hotel, Milan
The Lilium Hotel is a bright and reasonably priced hotel on the north-east side of Rome's ancient city centre. Each of its 14 rooms has been recently repainted in fresh pastel colours and individually decorated to a very high standard. Lilium Hotel, Rome
Park Hotel Cala di Lepre is just outside the little port of Palau. There are 171 comfortable, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Park Hotel Cala di Lepre, Sassari
This hotel in Cogolo di Pejo lies in the heart of the mountainous Dolomites (Dolomiti) region of northern Italy, facing the Ortles and Cevedale peaks. Part of the Val di Sole, the town boasts one of the largest nature reserves in Europe in the shape of the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio, and was traditionally a place where people would come to relax and regain their strength and fitness. Hotel Ortles, Trento
Hotel Touring is a handsome, modern three-star hotel close to Ancona's Falconara airport, in Italy's Marche region. There are 70 comfortable, spacious rooms and five suites, each with a balcony plus en-suite facilities, satellite TV with movie channel and Sky Sports, internet point and minibar. Hotel Touring, Ancona
