Set in the magnificent Cogne valley in the Aosta region, the Hotel Miramonti offers romantic four-star luxury and pampering in an Alpine valley famous for its spectacular views. Some of these magnificent panoramas can be enjoyed from the hotel's superb restaurant. Hotel Miramonti, Aosta
A three-star hotel in Milan ... in a quiet part of the centre, just five minutes by car from Linate International Airport, the family run Hotel Vittoria is within easy reach of La Scala, The Duomo (Milan's cathedral) and the chic shopping of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Hotel Vittoria, Milan
Hotel Grillo is in the pleasant town of Assemini just a short drive from Cagliari. There are 84 air-conditioned rooms, each with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. The hotel has a lively nightclub as well as an elegant restaurant, a cafe and lounge/bar. Hotel Grillo, Cagliari
Situated inland from the Tyrrhenian sea, this four-star hotel in Calabria is stunningly modern and gives guests access to a slice of coast that features rocky cliffs, a mountain backdrop and endless beaches of white sand. Hotel Cala del Porto, Vibo Valentia
Hotel Residence is a charming three star hotel in Puglia, offering self-catering accommodation in a rural setting close to the pretty town of Turi. There are 11 mini-apartments in the picturesque countryside around the hotel, which has extensive gardens, an outdoor pool and tennis courts. Holiday Residence, Bari
Hotel Aurora is set in a quiet location near the mainline railway station in Florence (Firenze) and close by the Piazza Santa Maria Novella. This hotel in Florence has just 12 bright, cheerfully decorated en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone facilities, satellite TV, internet connection point and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Aurora, Florence
The Express Holiday Inn is a stunning modern hotel on the outskirts of the city of Parma. There are 70 luxurious, spacious rooms, all with en-suite shower room, direct-dial telephone, internet link and satellite TV. Express Holiday Inn, Parma
This Naples hotel is in the heart of the city, close the university and the port, and among some of Naples' most famous archaeological sites. The Hotel Nettuno has a range of comfortable single, double and triple guest rooms, some with their own balcony. Hotel Nettuno, Naples
