This charming hotel in Sassari province is located in the delightful medieval town of Castelsardo on the Gulf of Asinara. A clean, sandy beach is less than 100 metres from the hotel doors, and the historic town with its wonderful 12th-century castle is a delightful place for whiling away a pleasant afternoon or for a romantic evening stroll. Hotel Costa Doria, Sassari
The Chiaja Hotel de Charme can be found in the centre of Naples, close to the Palazzo Reale. There are 27 attractive rooms, many with private balcony, all furnished with lovely antiques and carefully chosen fabrics. Chiaja Hotel De Charme, Naples
This charming family-run hotel in Sassari province lies on the Isola Rossa, named for its extraordinary rose-coloured granite rocks. It lies off the coast opposite Trinita d'Agultu in the Golfo d'Asinara and there is a lovely beach just 50 metres from the hotel. Hotel Gabbiano, Sassari
Hotel San Giorgio has 61 bright, spacious rooms, all with air-conditioning, en-suite facilities, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. There is 24-hour service on reception as well as a dry-cleaning and laundry service. Business services include a large conference room and a private car park. Hotel San Giorgio, Naples
Providing three-star accommodation on the southern edge of Ferrara, the Hotel Nettuno lies around a kilometre from the downtown area. This Ferrara hotel is also well positioned for the Fair district, and a shuttle bus runs back and forth. Nettuno Hotel Ferrara, Ferrara
Hotel Calamosca is on the coast, 2km from Cagliari in an area great for walking and watersports. All 47 rooms have en-suite facilities and air conditioning and many have private balconies overlooking the sea or the hotel garden. Business facilities are available. Hotel Calamosca, Cagliari
High a cliff, only a few steps away from the Duomo and the sea, the classically elegant 19th-century Villa Lara offers bedrooms with private bathroom, hydromassage tub or shower, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Hotel Villa Lara, Salerno
Hotel Boccaccio is named after the illustrious Tuscan poet Giovanni Boccaccio and is located in a renovated 18th century building. Conveniently situated for the railway station and the church of Santa Maria Novella, it is within a few minutes walk from the historic centre of Florence. Hotel Boccaccio, Florence
