Hotel Kennedy is a friendly three-star hotel in Sant'Alessio, a seaside town in the Sicilian province of Messina. Just 12 kilometres up the Ionian coast from Taormina, the Kennedy offers 83 clean and modern rooms, each with satellite TV, in-room safe and air conditioning. Hotel Kennedy, Messina
The innovative Hotel Boston is an exciting mix of luxury accommodation and a showcase for the best in contemprary Italian art. Bedrooms are individually styled, with four-poster beds, sculptures and paintings creating a unique atmosphere. Hotel Boston, Turin
Deep within a park of oak trees, the Hotel Il Querceto, Dorgali, provides a delightfully relaxed base in the heart of Sardinia's Monti del Gennargentu national park. Hotel Il Querceto, Nuoro
A delightful hotel on Italy's Adriatic coast, the Hotel Costa Verde is a modern three-star hotel situated on the beachfront at Tortoreto Lido. There are 55 modern, en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe and minibar. Hotel Costa Verde, Teramo
This Riva del Garda hotel is in a great location ... handy for the harbour, beach and town centre. This pretty town lies on the northern shores of Italy's largest lake and this family-run hotel boasts magnificent views of both Lake Garda and the mountain peaks of the Dolomites. Hotel Brione, Trento
The family-run Hotel Savoia is near Sorrento's main square and well placed both for excursions and transport links. Small and friendly, there are 16 simply furnished en-suite rooms, each with satellite TV. Children under three stay free. Hotel Savoia, Naples
A superb holiday hotel in Imperia, the four-star Grand Hotel Diana Majestic is set in Diano Marina. This lovely Italian hotel has spacious, comfortable and luxurious rooms, all with Carrara marble bathrooms and big terraces looking out onto the crystal-blue waters of the Ligurian Sea - a true oasis of peace. Grand Hotel Diana Majestic, Imperia
A four-star hotel in Sicily, the Park Hotel Capomulini is situated in the coastal resort of Acireale. Lying on the eastern shores of the island, Acireale is near to Mount Etna and just five kilometres from Catania. Park Hotel Capomulini, Catania