Hotel Nazionale, Liguria Coast - This stylish, friendly family-run hotel in Levanto is a great base for excursions to La Spezia and the Cinque Terre, and is conveniently situated for both town and beach. Hotel Nazionale, La Spezia
Hotel Vittoria is a quiet, modern hotel near the Porto Antico district of Genoa, just a short walk from the world famous aquarium. The hotel has 41 clean, spacious rooms, all with pristine en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, colour TV and minibar. Hotel Vittoria, Genoa
The Hotel La Spezia, Milan is a recent addition to the Minihotels group (with eight very distinctive establishments spread around the city) and offers four-star comfort to the south of the downtown/historic centre. Hotel La Spezia, Milan
A four-star hotel in Naples, the Best Western Hotel San Germano, Naples offers comfort and convenience and the reassurance of booking with this renowned worldwide chain. This Italian hotel is situated conveniently close to Naples Capodichino Airport and within easy reach of the centre of the city. Hotel San Germano, Naples
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is a unique four-star hotel in Sicily, close to the village of Giovanni la Punta. This beautiful Sicilian villa perches at the foot of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, and has breathtaking views of the volcano and over the green hills of the Catania region. Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, Catania
A stone's throw from the city's central station, this hotel in Rome (Roma) is at the gateway to the historical and cultural treasures of the Eternal City. The Pantheon, Colosseum and Santa Maria Maggiore, are all within 15 minutes walk of the three-star Hotel Rubino, Rome. Hotel Rubino, Rome
Hotel Stelle Marine overlooks the beautiful gulf of Arzachena and La Maddalena National Marine Park, with its gorgeous islands and clear waters. There are 72 luxurious en-suite rooms, all with their own private terrace with sea-views, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Stelle Marine, Sassari
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) has been run by the Messner family since 1940 and has become well known for its outstanding Venetian cuisine. The 40-room building has great views over both the canals at the front and the garden at the back of the hotel, where children can enjoy the outdoor play area. Hotel Messner, Venice
