This hotel in the Santa Croce sestiere of Venice (Venezia) is ideal for visitors, being situated conveniently close to the railway station and the car/coach park at Piazzale Roma (no cars within Venice of course!). The Hotel Doge is on a sidestreet close to the Grand Canal, giving you easy access to the gondolas and water taxis which will get you around by water. This old area of Venice is a network of little calli (streets and alleyways) with great local shops, bars and restaurants. Hotel Doge, Venice
Right next to the sea and boasting a large outdoor pool, this modern three-star Sicily hotel is located in the Ragusa district, on a stretch of coast still relatively untouched by tourism. Agathae Hotel, Ragusa
This hotel in Venice overlooks Campo Santa Maria Formosa in the centre of the city. The Hotel Ca' Malipiero Suite, Venice (Venezia) is close to the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), The Arsenal and St. Mark's Basilica. Hotel Ca' Malipiero Suite, Venice
The Franklin Hotel is a unique, four-star hotel in the Trionfale area of Rome, just 500 metres from the Vatican City and within easy walking distance of Rome's ancient city centre. Franklin Hotel, Rome
The Hotel Doria, Rome lies on Via Merulana, in the heart of the city. The main railway station at Termini is nearby, as is Santa Maria Maggiore (one of Rome's major basilicas). There are unmissable sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Triton Fountain and of course the Colosseum. Hotel Doria, Rome
Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico is in the centre of Naples, overlooking the Orto Botanico after which it is named. There are 36 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, air conditioning and heating Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico, Naples
The perfect base for a family holiday in Italy, the Costa Tiziana Hotel, Crotone, Calabria is on Italy's eastern coast, gazing onto the blue waters of the Ionian Sea. This lovely stretch of the Mediterranean provides clear waters, sandy beaches and reliable sunshine. Costa Tiziana Hotel, Crotone
The Hotel Riverside lies to the east of the city of Modena. Set on the ancient Via Emilia, which for more than 2000 years has been the route for travellers across Italy, it has a superb strategic position. Hotel Riverside, Modena
