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
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is in the Santa Croce district of the city and has been fully renovated and decorated in the 18th century Venetian style. The Hotel Olimpia, Venice is well-placed for all of the city's top attractions as it is only 100 metres from the Piazzale Roma, where the bus, car and boat terminals are located. Hotel Olimpia, Venice
Hotel Rosa is a welcoming, family-run hotel in the attractive Ligurian seaside resort of Alassio. This Italian hotel has been owned and run by the Masoero family since 1954. There are 52 comfortable en-suite rooms all with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and internet connection point. Hotel Rosa, Savona
The Hotel Doria, Rome lies on Via Merulana, in the heart of the city. The main railway station at Termini is nearby, as is Santa Maria Maggiore (one of Rome's major basilicas). There are unmissable sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Triton Fountain and of course the Colosseum. Hotel Doria, Rome
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 comfortable family-friendly hotel in Trento province is located close to the historic centre of Riva del Garda and just 100 metres from the lakeside. The Hotel Centro Vacanze Canarino has a pedestrian tunnel which runs between the hotel and the town centre. Hotel Centro Vacanze Canarino, Trento
The Hotel Terminus & Plaza is situated in a quiet street in Pisa, near the railway station, 1km from the airport, and well-placed for sightseeing. A modern, air-conditioned building, it has 53 bedrooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. Hotel Terminus and Plaza, Pisa
The Hotel La Luna is a comfortable three-star hotel set in the heart of Lucca's old city, and lies opposite the fashionable and bustling shopping street of the Via Fillungo. There are 29 en-suite rooms here, all with individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel La Luna, Lucca