The very comfortable, state-of-the-art Hotel Le Palme, Arona, is one of the finest Lake Maggiore hotels, Italy. Just 2km from Arona, its 48 rooms over two floors offer something for everyone. Hotel Le Palme, Novara
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
A three-star hotel in Milan, the Hotel Teco is on Via Spallanzani, walking distance of the heart of the city, and La Scala, the Cathedral, the fashion district and shopping on Via Montenapoleone and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Hotel Teco, Milan
The Hotel Sorriso is in the perfect location in the perfect Italian seaside resort of San Remo. The hotel is centred near all the town's highlights, in particular its warm Ligurian seashore, the bustling harbours and the attractive old town enlivened with botanical gardens. Hotel Sorriso, Imperia
Stay in Naples in real style. The Grand Hotel Vesuvio has a magnificent position on a rocky crag overlooking the Bay of Naples, and yet this four-star Italian hotel is just a short ride away from the centre of town. World figures have been visiting this Naples hotel since it first opened its doors 110 years ago - Enrico Caruso was a regular guest. Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Naples
Hotel Ilgo lies just outside the historic centre of Perugia in the peaceful district of Monteluce. There are 80 cosy rooms all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Ilgo, Perugia
Set just to the north-west of Naples' city centre, the four-star Hotel Capodimonte is in the Capodimonte area, close to the National Museum and just 6km from the airport at Capodichino. Hotel Villa Capodimonte, Naples
This hotel in Rome stands in an exclusive location by the ancient Roman Forum, a few steps from the Colosseum. The Dalai Lama has stayed in the hotel, although he insisted on sleeping on the floor! The hotel boasts a fantastic rooftop restaurant with a view over the three forums. Hotel Forum, Rome
