Situated in Pozzallo on the coast south of Ragusa, this charming Sicilian hotel offers ideal access to the so-called Baroque region in the south-east of the island. The towns here are gems of Baroque architecture, especially nearby Noto. Hotel Megaron, Ragusa
This elegant four-star hotel in Viareggio, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast, is set in an elegant Liberty-style building on the town's chic promenade. The Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Viareggio has 50 handsome rooms, all with lovely en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Plaza E De Russie, Lucca
Hotel Minerva is a handsome modern hotel close to the airport and Brindisi's major transport links. The hotel, in the southern Italian region of Puglia, has 122 bright, spacious rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and a separate seating area with a kitchenette and minibar. Hotel Minerva, Brindisi
This Naples hotel is right opposite the main port of the city, with its frequent ferries out to Capri, Ischia and Sicily. Offering unrivalled access to the sights of the city, and with comfortable single, double and triple rooms, the Hotel Bella Capri is a superb base in the heart of the city. Hotel Bella Capri, Naples
Sanremo's Hotel Cortese is made for holidaymakers who want more than a bed and breakfast from their accommodation. This family-run hotel prides itself on offering a personal and traditional service to help each guest relax. Hotel Cortese, Imperia
Set right in front of the main railway station, this modern hotel in Ferrara is an ideal base for visitors to this historic city in Emilia-Romagna. In the late Middle Ages, Ferrara was home to one of the most artistic and culturally developed courts in Europe. Hotel de La Ville, Ferrara
This comfortable Venice hotel in Cannaregio, the northernmost part of the city, is within easy reach of the main railway station, and just a stone's throw from the imposing Grand Canal that divides Venice in half. Hotel Amadeus, Venice
Hotel Miralaghi is situated in the spa town of Cianciano Terme, Tuscany. This family-run hotel in Italy has 42 rooms, all with direct-dial phone, satellite TV, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Miralaghi, Siena
