Hermitage Hotel is an elegant modern hotel in Tuscany, situated within its own attractive grounds around 600 metres from the beach at Forte dei Marmi. There are 57 en-suite rooms, all with pleasant views of the hotel grounds plus satellite TV, direct-dial telephone internet link and minibar. Hermitage Hotel, Lucca
A very nice hotel in Bologna, the Hotel La Pioppa offers well-priced, three-star accommodation in a convenient location close the motorway exit on the outskirts of the northern Italian city. There are 42 cosy rooms, all air-conditioned and with excellent en-suite facilities. Hotel La Pioppa, Bologna
This Spoleto hotel is in a great location to access all of the town's top attractions in just minutes. A 14th century building adjacent to the Duomo (cathedral) of Santa Maria Assanta, the four-star Palazzo Dragoni, Spoleto was built by a famous old family in this ancient Umbrian town. Palazzo Dragoni, Perugia
Park Hotel le Fonti is near Volterra and has 66 comfortable en-suite rooms with phone, cable/satellite TV, and minibar. Children under 12 stay free and there is a play area in the garden as well as cots and babysitting facilities. Park Hotel Le Fonti, Pisa
This elegant four-star hotel in Viareggio, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast, is set in an elegant Liberty-style building on the town's chic promenade. The Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Viareggio has 50 handsome rooms, all with lovely en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Lucca
The Hotel Tonic lies right in the centre of Palermo, conveniently placed for transport facilities and cultural activities. Each of the 44 rooms is soundproofed and air-conditioned, offering en-suite facilities, TV, telephone and internet link. Hotel Tonic, Palermo
This hotel in Rome has a central location and is easily reached from the Fiumicino Airport and Termini train station. It's close to the many of the famous sites of this beautiful city, including the Circus Maximus. Hotel Caravel, Rome
This Naples hotel is within easy reach of the motorway, and just a short ride away from the airport. The central railway station and the Metro are also conveniently close at hand. A comfortable child-friendly establishment, the Grand Hotel Europa, Naples (Napoli) has 80 stylish rooms and suites, each with a range of modern amenities. Grand Hotel Europa, Naples
