This attractive Umbertine era (19th century) hotel in Rome is perfectly located for exploring the Eternal City's ancient wonders on foot or by public transport. Just five minutes' walk away from Termini Station with links to all forms of public transport, the two-star Hotel Domus Praetoria, Rome is both comfortable and convenient. Hotel Domus Praetoria, Rome
A great location for this Turin hotel, situated just around the corner from the main railway station at Porta Nuova and from the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. And yet the three-star Hotel Gran Mogol, Turin is delightfully peaceful, tucked as it is in a quiet street. Hotel Gran Mogol, Turin
Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
This refined hotel in Campania's Salerno province is situated just a short distance from the lovely beach at Ascea; nearby is the World Heritage site of Elea Velia Acropolis. Hotel Villa Marelea, Salerno
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
This Spoleto hotel is situated just on the edge of the 'centro storico', the historic town centre/downtown area, and within a short distance of the many attractions that Spoleto has to offer. Hotel Clarici, Perugia
Hotel Versilia Holidays is a comfortable modern hotel on the Mediterranean coast of Tuscany. Catering for business travellers and holidaymakers alike, it situated close to the motorway/highway exit and not far from the centre of the popular seaside town of Forte dei Marmi. Hotel Versilia Holidays, Lucca
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