Set like a gem between sea and mountain, on Sardinia's eastern coast, the little town of Cala Gonone is a pretty and relaxing spot for your Italian vacation. The Hotel Nettuno lies at the heart of the town, just 100 metres from the emerald and azure waters of the Mediterranean. Hotel Nettuno, Nuoro
This Modena hotel is superbly strategically located. Lying at the Modena South exit of the A1 highway, and thus within easy reach of the airport, the Hotel Baia Del Re is nonetheless within easy reach of the heart of historic Modena. Hotel Baia Del Re, Modena
In Sicily's south-eastern corner, near famous Syracuse, with its legendary Greek ruins, this Sicily hotel is in the town of Modica. Hotel Palazzo Failla offers the chance to enjoy unspoilt scenery, magnificent examples of the region's Baroque architecture and a host of local archaeological sites while staying in a building of superb eighteenth-century elegance. Hotel Palazzo Failla, Ragusa
Hotel Forum has 36 rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone line, satellite TV, internet link, safety-deposit box and minibar. There is a comfortable lounge/bar and breakfast is served in the bright cafe. Hotel Forum, Naples
Hotel Cris is a small, friendly, family-run three-star hotel in the centre of Venice Mestre. Renovated and comprehensively refurbished, there are 18 comfortable en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, fast wi-fi internet connection, cable satellite television and individually controlled air conditioning. Hotel Cris, Venice
Enjoy a continental breakfast on the sunny terrace of this Rimini hotel, overlooking the golden beaches of the Adriatic coast. Each room has a private balcony, satellite television, minibar and safe for your valuables. Hotel Derby, Rimini
In the heart of the colourful Santa Croce district of Florence, home to artisans' workshops and trendy eateries, the Hotel Arizona features comfortable, sound-proofed rooms with a wide range of amenities. Hotel Arizona, Florence
This hotel in Rome offers visitors the chance to explore the ancient city to its fullest. Situated in between the majestic Basilica of St Peter's, Santa Maria Maggiore and Termini Station, historic sites such as the Colosseum and Foro Romano (Roman Forum) are within walking distance of the Hotel Marco Polo, Rome. Hotel Marco Polo, Rome
