A very nice three-star hotel in Amalfi, right on the seafront and next to the Duomo (Amalfi's cathedral), the Hotel Aurora has 29 comfortable double rooms, with options including air-conditioning, en-suite facilities and minibar. Hotel Aurora, Salerno
This Rome hotel, which was opened in 1953, is located in the heart of the city. It's well-served by public transport and is easily accessed from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, and the Termini railway station. Hotel King, Rome
Near the Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, this hotel in Italy offers comfortable, family-focused accommodation perfectly situated for exploring Rome. The three-star Nuovo Hotel Quattro Fontane has good-sized suites with ensuite bathrooms, and cribs for the children, and non-smoking rooms are available. Nuovo Hotel Quattro Fontane, Rome
The Hotel La Calcina, Venice boasts a beautiful waterfront location on the picturesque Zattere, which overlooks the Lagoon. San Marco is just a 15-minute walk from here and there is a water-bus landing stage right by the hotel. Hotel La Calcina, Venice
The very comfortable, state-of-the-art Hotel Le Palme, Arona, is one of the finest Lake Maggiore hotels, Italy. Just 2km from Arona, its 48 rooms over two floors offer something for everyone. Hotel Le Palme, Novara
This charming hotel in Milan is set within an elegant Liberty-style building close to the city's train station and within easy reach of the historic city centre. The three-star Demidoff Hotel, Milan has 40 welcoming rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV with foreign-language channels, internet connection point and air conditioning. Demidoff Hotel, Milan
Hotel Kennedy is a friendly three-star hotel in Sant'Alessio, a seaside town in the Sicilian province of Messina. Just 12 kilometres up the Ionian coast from Taormina, the Kennedy offers 83 clean and modern rooms, each with satellite TV, in-room safe and air conditioning. Hotel Kennedy, Messina
Hotel La Gravenna is located in the pretty town of Subbiano, a little way north of Arezzo and in an area with plenty of history and natural beauty. There are 37 en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial phone and colour TV and children are welcome with under-fives staying free. Hotel La Gravenna, Arezzo
