The Hotel Edera, on Via Angelo Poliziano, lies in the heart of Rome, within easy reach of numerous of the major sights. This member of the Leonardi hotel chain, with 14 establishments in the city, is an old, five-storey building, nicely renovated in a modern, functional style. Hotel Edera, Rome
Hotel Forum has 36 rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone line, satellite TV, internet link, safety-deposit box and minibar. There is a comfortable lounge/bar and breakfast is served in the bright cafe. Hotel Forum, Naples
Hotel Akrabello is a pleasant Mediterranean-style hotel on the Italian island of Sicily. The hotel is set a little way outside Agrigento in the Parco Angeli district of Villagio Mose. The Valley of the Temples is two kilometres from here, and Agrigento's attractive beach lies just three kilometres away. Hotel Akrabello, Agrigento
This comfortable three-star hotel in northern Italy's stunning region of Trentino-Alto Adige is idyllically located in the elegant South Tyrolean spa town of Merano. Hotel Ladurner is situated in a quiet, residential part of the city and the centre, with its shops and restaurants, is around 15 minutes' walk away. Hotel Ladurner, Bolzano
Handily placed for the central rail station, the Hotel Prati, Naples has multilingual staff (German, English, French, Italian) with more than 50 years' combined experience in the hotel sector. Hotel Prati, Naples
Hotel Ambasciata is delightful three-star accommodation, centrally located not far from the mainline railway station. This hotel in Venice-Mestre is just ten minutes from the centre of Venice by public transport and has plenty of free car parking. Hotel Ambasciata, Venice
The Strand Hotel Colorado is an attractive three-star hotel directly on the seafront a few kilometres outside Ravenna, in Lido di Savio. There are 44 comfortable rooms, many with private balconies overlooking the sea and all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and direct modem link. Strand Hotel Colorado, Ravenna
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is a recently renovated building with the perfect Venetian setting - overlooking one of the city's 150 canals. Situated in the Santa Croce district of downtown Venice, the three-star Hotel Arlecchino is close to several of the town's finest galleries and museums. Hotel Arlecchino, Venice