Hotel Centro Vacanze Vel Mari' is an eco-friendly hotel set in the delightful countryside of Fertilla just seven kilometres from Alghero, on the Italian island of Sardinia. There are 25 comfortable rooms, all situated on the ground floor and all with en-suite bathroom facilities, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Vel Mari' Centro Vacanze, Sassari
This simple, homely, budget-priced hotel in Milan offers B&B style accommodation in the city's commercial district close to the San Siro Stadium and Milan's Trade Fair. There is plenty of public transport to take you into the historic city centre and the area has plenty of cafes and bars. Hotel Edy, Milan
Situated on the main square of the town of Como, the Hotel Metropole Suisse offers four-star comfort near the shores of Lake Como itself. Comfort and luxury is all at this Italian hotel, with an impressive range of exercise and pampering options either on site or nearby, including pool, gym, massage, nail salon and beauty treatments. Hotel Metropole Suisse, Como
This hotel in Rome is a luxurious and exclusive place to stay, perfectly located on the Via dei Condotti within paces of Rome's high fashion stores such as Gucci, Cartier and Armani. The hotel is also close to the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna and Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Colosseum. The Inn at the Spanish Steps, Rome
The four-star Hotel Rione Antico La Terra is set within a magnificent palazzo, located in the heart of the beautiful Puglian town of Ostuni. Hotel Rione Antico La Terra, Brindisi
Jolly Hotel Plaza is an elegant four-star hotel in the centre of old Genoa. Conveniently placed for all the historic sites, it is also just a five-minute taxi journey from the International Trade Fair building. Jolly Hotel Plaza, Genoa
Piedmont — The Hotel Meeting provides vacation accommodation on the shores of Lake Maggiore, northern Italy. Just minutes from the lake, the hotel makes an excellent starting point for excursions to Lombardy, Lake Como or even Switzerland. Hotel Meeting, Verbano - Cusio
This Sorrento hotel is located high above sea level giving guests a panoramic view of the town and of Mount Vesuvius beyond. All 99 rooms at the Hotel Gran Paradiso, Sorrento are equipped with air conditioning, private safe, telephone, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and television with Sky. Hotel Gran Paradiso, Naples
