Located in the heart of the city of Turin, the three-star Hotel Urbani has well-furnished rooms that offer every comfort. Air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, minibar and TV are standard in all the smoking and non-smoking rooms. Hotel Urbani, Turin
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
A splendid modern hotel set to the west of San Remo (Sanremo), the Hotel Bobby Executive offers 3-star accommodation at the heart of Italy's Riviera dei Fiori. Hotel Bobby Executive, Imperia
This pleasant three-star hotel is located close to the beach and within easy walking distance of the shopping centre at Bibione Spiaggia. This is a pleasant seaside resort on Italy's northeastern Adriatic coast with plenty of facilities and wonderful pinewoods filled with cycling and walking trails. Hotel Bembo, Venice
Perched on a high clifftop with panoramic views over the Bay of Naples and surrounded by the historic Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields, the 'fiery fields' of Greek myth), the three-star Hotel Il Gabbiano is ideally situated for a holiday exploring this historic area of Italy. Hotel Il Gabbiano, Naples
This hotel just outside Florence (Firenze) is set in the gorgeous Fiesole hills and has outstanding views of the city, which is less than six kilometres away. There are 32 spacious rooms, all with private bath or shower room, satellite television, direct-dial phone, internet modem link and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Villa Fiesole, Florence
Hotel Olisamir is an attractive chalet-style hotel on the edge of the Dolomiti di Brenta national park. A wide range of outdoor activities are available here and the hotel has its own fully equipped gym and health spa. Hotel Olisamir, Trento
Hotel Duca degli Abruzzi is a pleasant modern hotel close to the beach front at Pescara on the Adriatic coast. There are 30 bright, simply furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, fax machine and minibar. Hotel Duca degli Abruzzi, Pescara
