Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi is a very nice four-star hotel near Catania, located close to a fine sandy beach and within easy reach of Sicily's second city. There are 124 generously-proportioned en-suite rooms, all with balconies and lovely views either out towards the Ionian Sea or over the hotel's extensive gardens. Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi, Catania
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
Hotel Zio is a friendly, modern hotel set in the attractive old town of Imola. The town is set to the south-east of Bologna, along the ancient Via Emilia Roman road, and is the home to the annual San Marino Grand Prix. Hotel Zio, Bologna
A terrific hotel on the Italian Riviera, the Hotel Locanda Azzurra has a glorious location with fantastic sea views in the popular resort of San Remo. There are ten attractive rooms, all with their own terrace overlooking the sea plus en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial phone, satellite TV, minibar and safety-deposit box. Hotel Locanda Azzurra, Imperia
A city centre Rome hotel offering four-star comfort just off the Via Veneto. Your air-conditioned room at the Hotel Savoy offers everything you'll need to unwind after a hard day seeing the sights of Rome. Savoy Hotel, Rome
The Hotel Terminus & Plaza is situated in a quiet street in Pisa, near the railway station, 1km from the airport, and well-placed for sightseeing. A modern, air-conditioned building, it has 53 bedrooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. Hotel Terminus and Plaza, Pisa
Grand Hotel Passetto is an elegant four-star hotel pleasantly situated directly overlooking the coast in a quiet residential district of Ancona, Marche, Italy. There are 42 beautifully decorated rooms, many with stunning sea views and all with private bathroom facilities as well as colour TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. Grand Hotel Passetto, Ancona
The Hotel Santa Maria, Aglientu is set within an area of beautiful, unspoilt countryside close to the sea that separates Sardinia from French Corsica. This is a lovely, peaceful area fringed by a coastline of pale, sandy beaches and a clear blue/green sea. Hotel Santa Maria, Sassari