This attractive, modern three-star hotel in Piedmont is located on a hill overlooking Lake Orta in the foothills of the Alps, not far from the Swiss border. This part of Italy is particularly known for its wine as well as its rich culinary tradition featuring delicious cheeses and salamis. Albergo Ristorante Monterosa, Novara
This four-star Italian hotel lies near the town of Trapani, Sicily. Below the little village of Erice, on the side of Mount Venere, this is a lovely choice among hotels in Sicily, Italy. Hotel Baia dei Mulini, Trapani
This cosy, family-run hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige region is conveniently located close to Trento's commercial centre, with excellent access to the motorway/highway. Sartori's Hotel, Trento
Hotel Romea is a smart, modern hotel just 2km from the centre of Ravenna. There are 50 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone with fax facility, internet connection point and air-conditioning. Hotel Romea, Ravenna
The Nicotel is a chic modern hotel in a quiet corner of San Giovanni Rotondo not far from the Gargano National Park. The hotel, in southern Italy's Puglia region, has 84 comfortable, spacious rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet link and a minibar. Nicotel San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia
The elegant and stylish White Palace Hotel is conveniently located between three of the main cities in north-east Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Bologna, Modena and Ferrara are all within easy reach and the Adriatic coast is a mere day trip away. White Palace Hotel, Bologna
Garda - This 3 star vacation hotel is near Lake Garda in the Italian region of Trentino. Overlooking the blue lake waters and amidst green olive trees, the hotel is surrounded by mountains that provide a scenery of unparalleled beauty. Hotel Gabry. Hotel Gabry, Trento
Hotel Rotelle is a luxurious four-star hotel in Italy, ideally situated just outside the Tuscan town of Siena amid beautiful, rolling countryside. There are eight delightful rooms, all with en-suite facilities, telephone, TV and minibar. Hotel Rotelle, Siena