Close to the resort of Tropea on the south Tyrrhenian coast, this three-star Calabria hotel is set in extensive tropical gardens and a short walk from the beach. Hotel Damanse, Vibo Valentia
The welcoming Valentino Du Parc hotel, near the Lingotto Fiere and Torino Esposizioni exhibition centres, has 14 comfortable guest rooms and four suites, all with satellite TV, minibar, bathroom and shower or hot tub, air-conditioning, heating, welcome pack, PC connection and safe Hotel Valentino Du Parc, Turin
The Lilium Hotel is a bright and reasonably priced hotel on the north-east side of Rome's ancient city centre. Each of its 14 rooms has been recently repainted in fresh pastel colours and individually decorated to a very high standard. Lilium Hotel, Rome
This hotel in Cogolo di Pejo lies in the heart of the mountainous Dolomites (Dolomiti) region of northern Italy, facing the Ortles and Cevedale peaks. Part of the Val di Sole, the town boasts one of the largest nature reserves in Europe in the shape of the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio, and was traditionally a place where people would come to relax and regain their strength and fitness. Hotel Ortles, Trento
Hotel Touring is a handsome, modern three-star hotel close to Ancona's Falconara airport, in Italy's Marche region. There are 70 comfortable, spacious rooms and five suites, each with a balcony plus en-suite facilities, satellite TV with movie channel and Sky Sports, internet point and minibar. Hotel Touring, Ancona
Offering easy access to the highway, to the main railway station and to Bologna, this hotel in Ferrara is situated two kilometres west of the historic center. The Express Holiday Inn Ferrara is ideal for international visitors then - offering convenience, comfort and the reassurance of staying with an internationally renowned chain of hotels. Express Holiday Inn Ferrara, Ferrara
Hotel Ilgo lies just outside the historic centre of Perugia in the peaceful district of Monteluce. There are 80 cosy rooms all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Ilgo, Perugia
This holiday complex on Italy's Mediterranean (Tyrrhenian) coastline puts you within reach of gorgeous beaches (the hotel itself overlooks a sandy beach), beautiful countryside and historic towns. Hotel Residence Sayonara Club, Vibo Valentia
