This Spoleto hotel is situated just 12 kilometres from the main town, lying on the slopes towards the nearby town of Trevi. Historical Spoleto is one of the gems of Italy's Umbria region (itself named after the Umbri tribe which settled here in the sixth century BC). Casa Giulia Country House, Perugia
Located on the Via Aurelia, the ancient Aurelian Way which for millennia has been one of the main roads into Rome, the Hotel Aureliano is a brand-new, four-star establishment. Hotel Aureliano, Rome
The three-star Hotel Corallo has plenty of facilities to delight sun worshippers, culture vultures, business travellers, families and couples. It enjoys stunning views across the Mediterranean and all the rooms come with a balcony with sea view, and the town's sandy beach is within easy reach. Hotel Corallo, Imperia
The Grand Hotel & Des Anglais, San Remo, is an attractive four-star hotel in Italy. With 98 comfortable rooms, all with private bathroom plus direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and a well-stocked minibar, this San Remo hotel offers the best in comfort. Grand Hotel and Des Anglais, Imperia
Hotel Giardinetto is a recently built hotel situated on the outskirts of Padua - the hotel lies near the Prato delle Valle square. There are 18 fresh, modern rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Al Giardinetto, Padua
High a cliff, only a few steps away from the Duomo and the sea, the classically elegant 19th-century Villa Lara offers bedrooms with private bathroom, hydromassage tub or shower, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Hotel Villa Lara, Salerno
Venice's Hotel Hesperia has a wonderful canal-front location close to the city's Jewish quarter and overlooking the Cannareggio canal. This family-run hotel in Venice (Venezia) has 15 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Hesperia, Venice
The Hotel Villa Kristina, Sicily, has a friendly, informal atmosphere and is quietly located a short distance from Taormina's historic centre. The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms, all with private bath or shower room, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel Villa Kristina, Messina
