The Hotel Villa Maria is a friendly and well-maintained three-star hotel in downtown Sorrento. It has recently been renovated, and its 80 fresh, modern rooms each possess satellite TV, en-suite bathroom, fridge and air-conditioning. Hotel Villa Maria, Naples
This impressive three-star Milan (Milano) hotel is situated in a quiet side street close to the lovely Parco Solari park and the Duomo (cathedral) as well as the lively Navagli district. Hotel Sant'Ambroeus, Milan
On the banks of the River Arno, the recently refurbished Hotel River combines modern comforts with classic style. It has 38 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, central heating, satellite TV, safe, direct-dial telephone and smoke alarm, and is particularly suitable for disabled guests. Hotel River, Florence
The three-storey Villa Felice, once owned by the Porpora Anastasio family, offers ten luxurious rooms. Standard rooms come with king-size bed, shower or bath, Superior rooms have a king-sized bed and a bathroom with Jacuzzi, and deluxe rooms feature double beds and a private terrace. Private transport to the beach can be arranged. Hotel Villa Felice Relais, Salerno
Hotel Iside is a small, modern hotel just 200 metres from the entrance to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. There are 18 rooms, all with private balcony looking out either on to the pretty hotel garden or the ruins. Hotel Iside, Naples
The three-star Hotel Blue Rose's is located just a couple of miles out of Brindisi and is fantastically placed to explore the exciting region of Puglia. Situated in a quiet residential area, this modern hotel has a wide selection of comfortable accommodation, including single, double and triple rooms. Hotel Blue Rose's, Brindisi
Located on the via Santa Maria, the road leading up to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the small, friendly, family-run Hotel Francesco has a selection of comfortable bedrooms rooms with air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, minibar, TV, safe and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Hotel Francesco, Pisa
A delightful little hotel in Amalfi, the Hotel La Pergola has just 12 beautiful rooms. All have air conditioning, telephone, minibar and satellite TV. Each has either a window or a balcony gazing down onto the blue waters of the Mediterranean below. Hotel La Pergola, Salerno
