This Turin hotel is situated in the business and commercial district, west of the city centre. Fast and frequent metro trains get you into the historic heart of Turin in just five minutes. The four-star Blu Hotel is in the Collegno district of the city, and has a fresh, contemporary and colourful design (the hotel was only finished in 2003). Blu Hotel, Turin
Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
Close to a beach that's a 3km stretch of white sand alongside turquoise-blue water, this three-star hotel in Calabria allows you easy access to the stunning south Tyrrhenian coast and is close to Tropea, the prettiest of all the local resorts. Hotel La Praia, Vibo Valentia
The Hotel Valadier is a stylish four-star hotel in the ancient city centre of Rome, and a perfect location from which to explore the wealth of art and history the city has to offer. It comprises 60 luxuriously-decorated rooms, each fully equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Valadier, Rome
Hotel El Faro is a glorious five-star hotel in a stunning location overlooking the legendary Bay of Nymphs, near Alghero on the Italian island of Sardinia. There are 92 rooms, all with balcony and luxurious en-suite bathroom facilities as well as TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel El Faro, Sassari
A delightful Victorian-style villa, this hotel in Bordighera is the perfect base for vacations on the Italian Riviera. Set within a pretty flower garden, enveloped by orange and lemon trees, and with an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star Hotel Villa Elisa is a superbly relaxing environment. Hotel Villa Elisa, Imperia
The Etrusco Palace Hotel is located in Arezzo's business district, a convenient five-minute taxi ride from the railway station and around ten minutes from the motorway exit. There are 80 spacious en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone line, am/fm radio, personal safe and minibar. Etrusco Palace Hotel, Arezzo
Hotel Villa Maria is a pleasant three-star hotel in the centre of Chianciano Terme in Tuscany. This hote in Italy has 47 comfortable, well-appointed rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone line and colour TV. Hotel Villa Maria, Siena
