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 family-run hotel in Venice is situated very close to St Mark's (Piazza San Marco) on an elegant, pedestrianised street. Venice's Hotel Torino has 37 atmospheric rooms in three separate buildings, all decorated in elegant, historic style. Hotel Torino, Venice
The Minotel Aurora, is a small modern hotel conveniently situated in the old centre of Mestre, just 9km from Venice proper. Each of the 28 air-conditioned rooms has en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Minotel Aurora, Venice
A superb location just off the Ponte Cavour, on the eastern bank of the River Tiber for this hotel in Rome. The Hotel Ara Pacis offers style, comfort and hospitality in the historic heart of the city ... this hotel in Italy is within walking distance of the Vatican, and offers an excellent range of facilities for leisure and business travellers, individuals and families alike. Hotel Ara Pacis, Rome
Set in delightful Tuscan countryside a short distance from Montepulciano, Hotel Panoramic has 20 bright, airy air-conditioned rooms, all with private bath or shower room, television, telephone and internet link. Hotel Panoramic, Siena
Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico is in the centre of Naples, overlooking the Orto Botanico after which it is named. There are 36 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, air conditioning and heating Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico, Naples
The Hotel Universo is conveniently situated right in the heart of Lucca, between the citizen theatre and the monumental Palazzo Ducale. This Lucca hotel has 60 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Universo, Lucca
This hotel in Rome has a central location and is easily reached from the Fiumicino Airport and Termini train station. It's close to the many of the famous sites of this beautiful city, including the Circus Maximus. Hotel Caravel, Rome
