Hotel Royal is an attractive three-star hotel in the charming town of Bosa, on the Italian island of Sardinia. The hotel has 22 bright, comfortable rooms, all with balcony and en-suite bathroom facilities plus satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. Hotel Royal, Nuoro
Residence Riviera is a friendly hotel close to Syracuse's extraordinary archaeological park offering self-catering accommodation. There are five apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, fridge and kitchenette. Residence Riviera, Syracuse
Hotel Pagnini is a welcoming, family-run hotel close to the Borgo Ognissanti district of downtown Florence (Firenze), not far from Santa Maria Novella and the mainline train station. Hotel Pagnini, Florence
La Svizzera is a delightful family-run bed & breakfast-style hotel in the centre of Taormina, Sicily. There are 22 quiet rooms, all with en-suite shower facilities, satellite television and safety deposit box. Most rooms have a balcony with views out to sea. Hotel La Pensione Svizzera, Messina
This hotel in Sorrento sits a short walk up the hill from the town centre, set among pretty orchards of lemon and olive groves. The four-star Grand Hotel Aminta has 80 rooms, each with air-conditioning, internet access, satellite TV, hairdryer and safety deposit box. Grand Hotel Aminta, Naples
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is strategically placed in a quiet side street close to the Frari Church and the Scuola di San Rocco, yet is just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. The world-famous Rialto Bridge is also very close by. Hotel Carlton Capri, Venice
The Hotel Bue Marino, Cala Gonone has a superb setting near to the main beach and tourist marina of this seaside town in Sardinia. Set on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel gazes out onto the blue waters. Hotel Bue Marino, Nuoro
The Etrusco Palace Hotel is located in Arezzo's business district, a convenient five-minute taxi ride from the railway station and around ten minutes from the motorway exit. There are 80 spacious en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone line, am/fm radio, personal safe and minibar. Etrusco Palace Hotel, Arezzo
