This Modica hotel offers visitors a chance to stay in this jewel of southern Sicily in modern comfort. The spacious and minimalist rooms boast free internet connections, private bathrooms and all modern conveniences. Guests can use the swimming pool and solarium and let their hair down in the chic American bar in the evening. Hotel Principe d'Aragona, Ragusa
With a very nice situation in a residential area of Naples, the three-star Hotel Splendid has lovely views and a peaceful location ... the ideal haven to return to after a busy day exploring this vibrant southern Italian city. Hotel Splendid, Naples
This attractive three-star hotel in Genoa is quietly tucked away on the edge of the Baia del Silenzio (the silent bay), yet just 200 metres from Genoa's famous Porto Antico area with the Cotone Congressi, Aquarium and shopping area. Hotel Helvetia, Genoa
A delightful little hotel in Amalfi, the Hotel La Pergola has just 12 beautiful rooms. All have air conditioning, telephone, minibar and satellite TV. Each has either a window or a balcony gazing down onto the blue waters of the Mediterranean below. Hotel La Pergola, Salerno
An hotel in Naples set right in the historic heart of the city... the Duomo (the cathedral), the artisans' workshops and stalls in the Via San Gregorio Armeno, and the superb picture gallery of Pio Monte della Misericordia are on your very doorstep. Caravaggio Hotel, Naples
This four-star hotel in Rimini has a welcoming atmosphere and tastefully decorated rooms with air conditioning, an internet connection, telephone and television - and many of the rooms have their own balconies. Its restaurant serves a variety of dishes and it also has a comfortable bar to enjoy a drink throughout the day. Hotel Bellevue, Rimini
A perfect spot for a family break, this Rimini hotel offers a range of apartment suites sleeping up to five people in modern luxury. Each suite has a private bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette, and some have sofa beds and a small lounge. Hotel Astoria Suite, Rimini
Set within a fourteenth century palace in Venice, the Corte Grimani Residence is a marvellously romantic Venetian hotel. You arrive in a water taxi from the Grand Canal and stay in one of 15 beautifully remodelled suites, each one named after a famous Venetian artist. Corte Grimani Residence, Venice
