This Sorrento hotel is just 1200 metres from the lively downtown square, the Piazza Tasso, of Sorrento. Overlooking the pretty harbour of Sant'Agnello, the wide open terraces of the Hotel Cristina also afford guests unrivalled views of the Bay of Naples. Hotel Cristina, Naples
This Venice hotel, in the Cannaregio district in the north of the city, was once the home of Turkish tradesmen. Today, the Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel is a stylish 4-star establishment that offers 55 luxurious guest rooms, each with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, safe and internet access. Hotel Ai Mori D'Oriente, Venice
Old-fashioned luxury at this hotel on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel Bellevue sits in one of the most enchanting spots on the lakeside. Very family focused, this Como hotel has babysitting facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas and children's menus and highchairs. Hotel Bellevue, Como
Hotel Araba Fenice is a delightful four-star hotel on the shores of Lake Iseo, Italy's smallest lake. There are 43 comfortable rooms, many of which have wonderful views of the lake and all with en-suite bathrooms, cable/satellite television, telephone and minibar. Hotel Araba Fenice, Brescia
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is situated on the Venice Lido, an island only ten minutes away from all of the attractions of St Mark's Square, and easily accessible by the frequent boat service which runs throughout the day and night. Hotel Villa Mabapa, Venice
Situated in Ragusa, the busy provincial capital, this three-star Sicily hotel offers perfect comfort and elegance in the centre of one of Sicily's famous Baroque towns. Magnificent Siracusa is nearby, once a Greek colony, and still boasting fascinating ruins including a theatre on a headland above the Mediterranean. Hotel Kroma, Ragusa
Set on an 'island within an island', the Arbatasar Hotel, Arbatax, sits on a little promontory jutting out into the Mediterranean from the eastern coast of Sardinia. The name of the hotel comes from the old Arabic word for 'the 14th tower' (Arabic is one of the countless influences on Sardinian culture and language - this is a much-invaded island down the centuries). Arbatasar Hotel, Nuoro
The Hotel Rio, San Remo offers three-star accommodation on Corso Matuzia, near to the centre of this lovely town on Italy's Riviera dei Fiori. Hotel Rio, Imperia
