This hotel in Noto, Sicily is housed in a picturesque baroque villa in the countryside outside the UNESCO heritage town. The spacious bedrooms are designed in an authentic regional style with dark pine woodwork, without forgetting modern conveniences such as air conditioning and satellite television. Hotel Villa Favorita, Syracuse
Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a wonderfully atmospheric hotel in the centre of Bologna offering traditional Bolognese hospitality. There are 29 attractive rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna
You'll be guaranteed a taste of history in this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel, housed in a former convent dating back to the 17th century. Conveniently located for all the sights of this historic city, the Hotel Sorella Luna features 12 rooms decorated with antique Sicilian furniture and tasteful ornaments. Hotel Sorella Luna, Syracuse
Situated in a square near the Duomo, surrounded by gardens and close to many of Florence's most famous museums and galleries, the Hotel Castri has 70 rooms with air-conditioning, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and internet access. There is also a solarium, bar, meeting room and garage parking. Hotel Castri, Florence
Hotel Atlantic is an attractive modern hotel in Marche, Italy. It lies in a pleasant setting directly on the beach front, around 5km from the fashionable resort of Senigallia. The hotel has 50 bright rooms, all with their own private balcony plus en-suite shower room, TV, telephone and direct-modem link. Hotel Atlantic, Ancona
This charming family-run hotel in Milan (Milano) is conveniently situated close to the city's main shopping districts. There is plenty of public transport accessible in the immediate vicinity to take you to every corner of the city and the Piazza del Duomo (cathedral square) is just a few minutes' walk away. Hotel Nuovo Metro, Milan
Hotel Ristorante Marina is a pleasant, family-orientated hotel in the pretty inland area known as Roseto degli Abruzzi. The beach is not far away and the town itself boasts numerous sporting facilities. Each of the 32 rooms has its own en-suite bathroom plus satellite TV, telephone and internet connection. Hotel Ristorante Marina, Teramo
Housed in a handsome Art Deco/Liberty-style villa, the three-star Hotel Atlanta Augustus has 38 elegant rooms. Every room at this hotel in Venice (Venezia) has its own private bathroom as well as satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, built-in hairdryer, minibar and direct modem connection point. Hotel Atlanta Augustus, Venice
