One of Sorrento's oldest hotels, a comprehensive refurbishment in 2003 means the Grand Hotel Royal is also one of the most comfortable and contemporary. With an open-air pool and a selection of bars and restaurants, it's impossible not to relax and enjoy yourself. Grand Hotel Royal, Naples
This hotel in Rome is right at the centre of the town, the capital city of Italy and one of the largest capitals in all of Europe. The building itself is on the Via Milazzo, very close to the Piazza della Reppublica and just a few minutes from the main Termini station. Hotel Planet, Rome
The delightful town of Praiano is the setting for this Amalfi Coast hotel. The name of the four-star Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Praiano, means 'golden sunset' and that is the view guests can enjoy from their room, the spacious terraces or from the rooftop swimming pool. Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Salerno
The Capitol World Class Hotel is an impressive four-star hotel providing an excellent standard of service in an attractive part of Milan close to the Castello Sforzesco and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Capitol World Class Hotel, Milan
The Holiday Inn Congress Centre is a large, comfortable four-star hotel in Verona, with an integral business centre located on the eastern side of the city. There are 132 well-appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, TV with satellite channels, internet access and a minibar. Holiday Inn Congress Centre, Verona
This large, modern hotel is situated on the south side of Milan close to the motorway/highway exit and about seven kilometres from the city centre. The Hotel Sporting, Milan (Milano) has a free shuttle service to carry guests to and from the centre. Hotel Sporting, Milan
A very nice hotel near Bologna, the Lu King Hotel is a comfortable three-star hotel located on Via Emilia Ponente ... it enjoys a quiet position surrounded by greenery yet is handily close to the motorway exit. Best Western Lu King, Bologna
A comfortable and convenient hotel in Milan, the Hotel Ca'Grande is handily located for Centrale rail station, for the town centre and the main shopping areas. With 18 air-conditioned rooms, this hotel in Italy also has its own garden ... a little oasis in the heart of the city. Hotel Ca' Grande, Milan
