Castello dell'Oscano is a wonderful country house hotel housed in a recently restored medieval castle with an adjacent mill. Set in rolling countryside just south of Perugia, this picturesque hotel has 11 charming rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, air-conditioning and direct-dial telephone line. Castello dell'Oscano, Perugia
Hotel Delle Piane is a comfortable three-star hotel set in a quiet area not far from San Giovanni Rotondo, in southern Italy's Puglia region. There are 50 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities adapted to accommodate guests with disabilities. Hotel Delle Piane, Foggia
This Naples hotel is located in a lively area near the railway station and not far from the centre of Naples (or Napoli). A 3-star establishment, the Hotel Suite Esedra has 17 traditionally designed guest bedrooms, each with a selection of amenities including private bathroom, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and safe. Hotel Suite Esedra, Naples
Hotel Da Carlos is a family-run hotel located in pretty countryside midway between Lucca and Pisa. There are 16 light, airy rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Ristorante da Carlos, Lucca
A marvellous choice among Meran (Merano) hotels, Italy, the Hotel Villa Tivoli lies in delightfully quiet, green surroundings far from the hum of traffic. Hotel Villa Tivoli, Bolzano
Within a seventeenth century Venetian palazzo, the Hotel Dei Dogi promises 'regal luxury in Venice'. This lovely old building sits within its own gardens, 2000 square metres of lush greenery, providing an oasis in the heart of the old city. Boscolo Dei Dogi, Venice
This Rome hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the city within easy reach of the Basilica of St Peter, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. The hotel is family run and offers a friendly service with 50 rooms available. Hotel Spring House, Rome
The Grand Hotel Terme is one of Chianciano Terme's longest-established, offering the best in comfort in a convenient, central location in the Tuscan town. This hotel in Italy has 107 en-suite rooms and suites, each comfortably air-conditioned and with telephone, satellite TV, AM/FM radio and minibar. Grand Hotel Terme, Siena
