This Rome hotel is housed in an elegant building close to the stunning Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and the Opera House, and the Termini station is right next door, so you can quickly get around the city or out to the airports. Sights nearby to the Hotel Torino, Rome include the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon. Hotel Torino, Rome
The four-star Four Points Sheraton Rome West is conveniently located for the EUR district, Rome's business and commercial area, and Fiumicino Airport. The downtown city-centre of Rome is just a 20-minute drive away and the Vatican can be easily reached from here, too. Four Points Sheraton Rome West, Rome
The Sheraton Nicolaus, Bari, is a splendid modern four-star hotel with 175 luxurious rooms and a range of suites. This Puglia hotel also boasts two fabulous restaurants, a lounge bar and a well-equipped health suite with gym, steam room and swimming pool. Sheraton Nicolaus, Bari
Hotel Villa Marina is located right on the seafront at Pietra Ligure and has its own private beach. This friendly, family-run Italian hotel has 48 generously proportioned rooms, all with well-appointed en-suite facilities plus a private balcony offering attractive sea views. Hotel Villa Marina, Savona
Perugia Park Hotel is a grand four-star hotel lying in verdant countryside just five minutes from the historic centre of Perugia. There are 180 rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone and internet link. Perugia Park Hotel, Perugia
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet. Hotel Mediterraneo, Syracuse
Located just outside the centre of Verona, the Hotel Maxim has 145 comfortable, air-conditioned bedrooms, each with private bathroom, Internet access, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, alarm clock, minibar and hairdryer. Hotel Maxim, Verona
Bologna's prestigious Excelsior hotel is part of the superior Starhotels chain and offers a high standard of service and comfort in a contemporary boutique-style setting. Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna
