Hotel Carolus is a four star hotel in central Florence, housed in a fine neo-classical palace, and has been converted into a refined and fully-equipped hotel. Hotel Carolus, Florence
Hotel Kappa is a small, friendly hotel in the centre of Mestre, just 15 minutes from Venice. There are 20 comfortable rooms, each with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line, high-speed internet link and minibar. Hotel Kappa, Venice
This Modica hotel offers visitors a chance to stay in this jewel of southern Sicily in modern comfort. The spacious and minimalist rooms boast free internet connections, private bathrooms and all modern conveniences. Guests can use the swimming pool and solarium and let their hair down in the chic American bar in the evening. Hotel Principe d'Aragona, Ragusa
Four-star luxury in the heart of Rome, the Starhotels Metropole is ideal for leisure and business travellers alike. With air conditioned rooms, business facilities including internet connections, meeting rooms and fax facilities, and a very nice bar and restaurant, this hotel in Italy is a terrific base near Rome's Stazione Termini rail station. Hotel Metropole, Rome
This hotel in Sorrento has stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and is in the perfect location for visiting tourist sites, such as the volcano of Mount Vesuvius or the ancient town of Pompeii. This four-star hotel has 107 air-conditioned rooms well equipped with satellite TV and phone. Grand Hotel President, Naples
The Carlos V Hotel, Alghero, Sardinia reopens in the summer of 2006 after a comprehensive programme of refurbishment. This superior four-star Italian hotel now has 200 beautifully appointed rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities and private balconies with wonderful views. Carlos V Hotel, Sassari
Hotel Fortunella is a welcoming family-run hotel in Italy. Lying in the pretty beach resort of Lido di Camaiore, on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera, it has 25 bright, spacious rooms. Hotel Fortunella, Lucca
The Hotel Villa Maria is a friendly and well-maintained three-star hotel in downtown Sorrento. It has recently been renovated, and its 80 fresh, modern rooms each possess satellite TV, en-suite bathroom, fridge and air-conditioning. Hotel Villa Maria, Naples
