The three-star Hotel Cristallo in the heart of the beautiful Aosta valley, offers relaxation and comfort on the slopes of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) itself. Reachable by air via Turin airport, this hotel is in the renowned and enormously popular resort of Courmayeur. Hotel Cristallo, Aosta
Park Hotel Moderno is centrally located in Montecatini Terme, a famous Tuscan spa town boasting nine therapeutic springs. This hotel in Italy has 30 comfortable rooms, many with their own balcony and all with private bathroom facilities, telephone, TV, radio, DVD player and minibar. Park Hotel Moderno, Pistoia
This attractively presented hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige region is set in the heart of Dolomite skiing country, close to the Ciampac cableway and the ice stadium. Hotel Villa Rosella, Trento
This atmospheric hotel in Piedmont is located in the scenic spa town of Acqui Terme. Set inside an attractive villa dating from the 15th century, Hotel Talice Radicati has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment and now offers cosy three-star accommodation in a lovely period setting. Hotel Talice Radicati, Alessandria
This pleasant three-star hotel in Salerno province is located in the unspoilt resort of Palinuro, a charming little resort on the Cilento coast. Hotel Pensione Cinquestelle, Salerno
Right next to the sea and boasting a large outdoor pool, this modern three-star Sicily hotel is located in the Ragusa district, on a stretch of coast still relatively untouched by tourism. Agathae Hotel, Ragusa
This attractively presented hotel in Trento province is located in the popular lakeside resort of Riva del Garda. There are 46 comfortable, en-suite rooms at the Hotel Riviera, all with direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV, a small personal safe and air conditioning. Hotel Riviera, Trento
This friendly three-star hotel in Vietri sul Mare is close to the beach and the town centre and a car ride away from sights such as Pompeii and Paestum. It has friendly staff and a good restaurant that serves both international and local dishes. Hotel Vietri, Salerno
