This Trapani hotel is ideal for business visitors to this market town on Sicily's north-west coast. Conference rooms seating up to 160 people boast extensive facilities including wifi internet access and audiovisual technical equipment. Crystal Hotel, Trapani
This Florence hotel is situated in Bivigliano, 16 kilometres from the city centre and within easy reach of many of Florence's most famous tourist sites including the Duomo (cathedral) and the Uffizi Gallery. Villa Giotto Park Hotel, Florence
Hotel Villa Stucky is set in a charming nineteenth-century villa in the little town of Mogliano Veneto, which itself lies between Treviso and Mestre. The city of Venice is within easy reach of this Veneto hotel. There are 26 attractive, spacious rooms, all with palatial en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, internet connection point and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Villa Stucky, Treviso
The Hotel Villa Kristina, Sicily, has a friendly, informal atmosphere and is quietly located a short distance from Taormina's historic centre. The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms, all with private bath or shower room, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel Villa Kristina, Messina
The two-star Hotel Villa Albertina is located in a quiet area on the Venice Lido. Housed in a period building, it offers double, triple and quadruple accommodation all of which come equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, mini bar and shower room. Hotel Villa Albertina, Venice
This Piedmont hotel is newly built and prides itself on spaciously appointed rooms. Guests will receive a hearty breakfast and evening aperitifs are also served. Hotel Continental, Turin
Hotel Alba del Gargano is a delightful family-run hotel in the lively town of Mattinata on the Gargano coast. There are 40 restful rooms, all with private shower facilities as well as colour TV, direct-dial telephone and am/fm radio. Hotel Alba del Gargano, Foggia
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is one of the well-known Jolly chain, and as such offers the height of modern luxury in comfortable well-designed surroundings. The accompanying restaurant is one of the best in the city, serving up a selection of regional specialities and freshly-caught fish from the local harbour. Jolly Hotel, Syracuse
