This Rome hotel lies in the centre of the town, near to city highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Barberini Square, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Pantheon. The Bailey's Hotel, Rome
Enjoy the delights of central Turin while staying in the green of the countryside. The three-star Hotel Bijou is set just 1.5km (less than a mile) outside of central Turin, surrounded by green hills on the 'other' side of the River Po. Hotel Bijou, Turin
Luxury is the name of the game in this Frascati hotel. Set amongst the historic "Castelli Romani" (Roman castles) of the area, this opulent villa has 96 rooms featuring hair-dryers, satellite television and private safes. Grand Villa Tuscolana, Rome
The three-star Hotel Il Girasole, on the isle of Capri, is set in a peaceful corner of Anacapri between the Belvedere Migliera and the Monte Solaro. Public transport, which links all the island's points of interest, is easily accessible from the bus station which is just a five-minute walk away. Hotel Il Girasole, Naples
The Hotel Su Gologone, Oliena offers four-star luxury in the heart of Sardinia (Sardegna). This charming whitewashed hotel is set in the beautiful countryside of Supramonte. From here you can gaze to a horizon fringed with the snow-capped mountains of the Gennargentu national park, and breathe deep of a clean air suffused with myrtle and rosemary. Hotel Su Gologone, Nuoro
The Hotel Nasco was elegantly refitted in 2001, building on 30 years of expertise at this hotel in Milan. Situated on the Corso Sempione, on the north-western edge of the city centre, this four-star Italian hotel is near to the Castello Sforzesco and offers excellent access to the centre of Milan. Nasco Hotel, Milan
This Naples hotel is in the heart of the city, close the university and the port, and among some of Naples' most famous archaeological sites. The Hotel Nettuno has a range of comfortable single, double and triple guest rooms, some with their own balcony. Hotel Nettuno, Naples
This pleasant three-star hotel is quietly located in a quiet street just minutes from Milan's city centre. There are 105 simply furnished en-suite rooms at the Hotel Mercure Milano Corso Genova, Milan, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV with a range of optional pay channels, a minibar and high-speed wi-fi internet connection. Hotel Mercure Milano Corso Genova, Milan
