You'll be guaranteed a taste of history in this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel, housed in a former convent dating back to the 17th century. Conveniently located for all the sights of this historic city, the Hotel Sorella Luna features 12 rooms decorated with antique Sicilian furniture and tasteful ornaments. Hotel Sorella Luna, Syracuse
Hotel Principe is housed in a handsome historic villa on the banks of the River Arno in Florence's (Firenze) city centre. There are 20 comfortable en-suite rooms, each furnished with antiques and have direct-dial telephone, safety-deposit box and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Principe, Florence
This Riva del Garda hotel has been recently restored and has a peaceful location, some 800 metres (a half mile) from the lakeside. It's also well placed for reaching other popular tourist resorts around Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy and in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige. Hotel Villa Maria, Trento
This hotel in Dimaro is in a great position for those who love nature, close to two Italian national parks - the Adorello Brenta and the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio - and in the beautiful Dolomiti del Brenta forest. Hotel Renzi, Trento
Hotel Ateneo is a charming little historic hotel in Venice, nestling in a quiet backwater just a stone's throw from St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. There are 20 elegant rooms decorated in 19th-century Venetian style with rich fabrics and fine furnishings. Hotel Ateneo, Venice
Located in the Vibo Valentia area of the Tyrrhenian coast, this four-star hotel in Calabria epitomises modern elegance and overlooks the sea. Reachable from Lamezia airport, the Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia is on the outskirts of Pizzo, one of the charming resorts in this unspoilt area. Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia
Set amongst private gardens, this hotel in Marina di Ragusa is a family-friendly haven just a short walk from the golden shores of the Sicilian coastline. Each room has a private bathroom, satellite television, and a secluded balcony from which to watch the sun set with a drink from your minibar. Hotel Terraqua, Ragusa
The Hotel Savoia and Jolanda is an elegant four-star hotel in Venice offering a superior standard of accommodation in a central location close to St Mark's. There are fabulous views over St. Mark's Basin from the terrace of the restaurant. Hotel Savoia and Jolanda, Venice
