This attractive family-run hotel in Piedmont (Piemonte) is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Set in pretty landscaped gardens, the hotel has fabulous views of the mountainous Lombardy countryside and the expansive lake. Hotel Conca Azzurra, Novara
This attractive hotel near Venice offers comfortable B and B-style accommodation in a convenient location just a short distance from the centre of Lido di Jesolo. Hotel Villa Veneta, Venice
The Arciduca Grand is a charming four-star hotel on the Aeolian Island of Lipari. This volcanic island off northern Sicily has only 10,000 inhabitants and is a relaxed and friendly destination. Arciduca Grand Hotel, Messina
Enjoy a stay in modern luxury in downtown Ragusa, the elegant centre of Sicily's southern coast. Recently refurbished, this Ragusa hotel boasts spacious rooms with all modern amenities and a traditional restaurant offering national dishes and regional specialities. Hotel Montreal, Ragusa
This five-star spa hotel near Padua, in northern Italy, offers guests a wide range of therapeutic treatments in a luxurious environment. The Abano Grand Hotel is situated in the spa town of Abano Terme, where people have come to take the healing waters for more than 2000 years. Abano Grand Hotel, Padua
This Rome hotel is located in the heart of the city, between the Villa Borghese and Via Veneto. It is also within walking distance of many of the capital's other cultural highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Jolly Hotel Vittorio Veneto, Rome
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet. Hotel Mediterraneo, Syracuse
This hotel in Campania lies 10 kilometres outside the town of Avellino, and is superbly positioned for exploring the Italian south. The four-star Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino is 15 kilometres from the bustling port of Salerno, 30 kilometres from the beautiful Amalfi coast and 40 kilometres from Pompeii. Solofra Palace Hotel, Avellino
