This Rome hotel is right in the middle of Rome within minutes of many of the city's main tourist attractions, including the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. You're also within minutes of the main shopping district, Via Frattina e Via Condotti. Hotel Accademia, Rome
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is located directly on the beach in a quiet area of the resort named in honour of Gina Lollobrigida. The excellent amenities of Lido di Jesolo are immediately on hand and Venice is reachable by boat in around 30 minutes from here. Park Hotel Brasilia, Venice
A very nice hotel on Abruzzo's Adriatic coast, the Residence Torre Del Mar is a comfortable four-star establishment offering a high standard of self-catering accommodation in a wonderful seaside location. There are 39 apartments, all with spacious balconies offering far-reaching views over the stunning beach, which is one of the best on Abruzzo's Adriatic coast. Residence Torre Del Mar, Teramo
This hotel in Sorrento sits a short walk up the hill from the town centre, set among pretty orchards of lemon and olive groves. The four-star Grand Hotel Aminta has 80 rooms, each with air-conditioning, internet access, satellite TV, hairdryer and safety deposit box. Grand Hotel Aminta, Naples
Set in Nuoro province, on the beguiling Mediterranean island of Sardinia, the Hotel Su Lithu offers four-star accommodation in a superbly green and relaxed environment near the town of Bitti. Surrounded by trees, set in its own grounds in this lightly populated part of the island, the hotel offers modern comforts and a flavour of the real Sardinia (Sardegna). Hotel Su Lithu, Nuoro
A short stroll from the heart of the city, this Turin hotel offers the best modern comforts within a nicely restructured old building. The three-star Hotel Italia is just 80 metres from Turin's main railway station (Porta Nuova), which also holds the airbus terminal. Hotel Italia, Turin
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) lies next to the Piazza San Marco and is perfectly situated for exploring this historic old city. The Hotel Royal San Marco, Venice is situated just off the Piazza San Marco, right in the heart of town. Hotel Royal San Marco, Venice
This Naples hotel is situated in the centre of Napoli, within easy reach of the Piazza del Plebiscito, site of the city's Royal Palace. A sympathetically restored 17th-century palace, Naples' Hotel Il Convento offers comfortable, stylish rooms and suites, some with a private roof garden or mezzanine floor. Hotel Il Convento, Naples
