The Park Hotel Suisse, Santa Margherita Ligure, is a delightful spot to holiday on the Italian Riviera. This hotel near Portofino has 80 luxurious rooms, all with a balcony either overlooking the lush hotel gardens or a wonderful sea view. Park Hotel Suisse, Genoa
Located in the Vibo Valentia area of the Tyrrhenian coast, this four-star hotel in Calabria epitomises modern elegance and overlooks the sea. Reachable from Lamezia airport, the Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia is on the outskirts of Pizzo, one of the charming resorts in this unspoilt area. Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia
Within walking distance of the Verona Porta Nuova railway station, the Novo Hotel Rossi has 38 elegant rooms with a range of amenities including air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and internet access. In summer, a buffet breakfast is served on the terrace. Novo Hotel Rossi, Verona
The modern Grand Hotel Flora, Sorrento is in the centre of town, convenient for the port and all major transport links. There are 130 bright and spacious en-suite rooms, each equipped with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet link and minibar. Grand Hotel Flora, Naples
In the heart of La Spezia, the four-star Jolly Hotel is a terrific base for exploring the lovely region of Liguria and the northern Tyrrhenian coast of Italy, with delights such as the Cinque Terre. This La Spezia Hotel has a choice of comfortable single, double or twin rooms, most with sea views. Jolly Hotel, La Spezia
The 3-star Hotel Bonsai, San Teodoro has a terrific location on Sardinia's north-eastern coastline. It lies 800 metres from a white sandy beach at La Cinta, while downtown San Teodoro is 300 metres away. This is a terrific location, with the spacious terrace of the hotel giving splendid views over the blue waters of the Mediterranean and the island of Tavolara. Hotel Bonsai, Nuoro
Antica Corte Hotel Residence di Charme is an attractive 16th-century building offering a range of hotel and self-catering accommodation outside the attractive and historic city of Ferrara. There are 12 rooms of varying sizes, all with lovely en-suite facilities plus satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection facility and fax machine. Antica Corte Hotel Residence di Charme, Ferrara
Minutes away from the beach, this four-star hotel in Rimini has 116 spacious rooms that overlook the beautiful seafront or the Viale Vespucci promenade, with its bustling shops and restaurants. Hotel Continental e Dei Congressi, Rimini
