Hotel Alba del Gargano is a delightful family-run hotel in the lively town of Mattinata on the Gargano coast. There are 40 restful rooms, all with private shower facilities as well as colour TV, direct-dial telephone and am/fm radio. Hotel Alba del Gargano, Foggia
This Naples hotel is in the city centre, near the Decumano Maggiore - Naples' historic area. Recently renovated, the Hotel Plaza, Naples (a Best Western hotel) is an elegant modern establishment with 57 comfortable, stylish rooms that have air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, internet access, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, minibar and safe. Hotel Plaza, Naples
A delightful hotel on Italy's Adriatic coast, the Hotel Antagos, Montesilvano is a friendly three-star establishment quietly located on a pleasant side street just a five-minute walk from the beach. This Abruzzo hotel has 54 spacious, welcoming rooms, all with satellite TV, internet access and an en-suite shower room with an inbuilt hairdryer. Hotel Antagos, Pescara
On a clifftop within walking distance of the sea and the Duomo, the Residenza del Duca was once a palace. Bedrooms are furnished with antiques and have air-conditioning, bathroom with hydromassage shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, PC connection, minibar, safe, telephone, balcony or terrace, and sea or city-centre views. Residenza del Duca, Salerno
This Naples hotel is located in a lively area near the railway station and not far from the centre of Naples (or Napoli). A 3-star establishment, the Hotel Suite Esedra has 17 traditionally designed guest bedrooms, each with a selection of amenities including private bathroom, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and safe. Hotel Suite Esedra, Naples
This Rome hotel is a friendly and traditional family-owned hotel; it lies near all the essential sights of historic Rome, including the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the magnificent Colosseum, a must-see monument for all visitors to the Eternal City. Hotel Concordia, Rome
This hotel in Abruzzo offers terrific access to the ski resorts of this beautiful part of southern-central Italy. The Park Hotel Ovindoli offers a high standard of comfortable accommodation in this pretty, unspoilt mountain area. There are 60 welcoming rooms, all with en-suite shower room, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and hairdryer. Park Hotel Ovindoli, L'Aquila
A beautifully sited hotel in Venice, the Hotel Villa Laguna is an excellent three-star hotel in a glorious location overlooking St Mark's Basin with views across to the Campanile. This nineteenth century red-brick villa has been elegantly transformed into a very nice Italian hotel. Hotel Villa Laguna, Venice
