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
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
The recently renovated Club Hotel Roma & Trevi is located in the pretty spa-town of Cervia, a few kilometres south of Ravenna. There are 80 rooms, all with private balcony, shower room, satellite television and direct-dial telephone. Club Hotel Roma and Trevi, Ravenna
A three-star hotel in Tuscany, the Hotel Oliver is pleasantly located in the attractive medieval hill town of Anghiari, a short distance from Arezzo. There are 36 rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus colour TV, am/fm radio, internet connection point and a minibar. Hotel Oliver, Arezzo
Hotel Fortuna is a handsome, recently refurbished modern hotel in an excellent location right in the heart of Ancona, Marche, Italy. There are 55 bright, spacious rooms, all with private bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial phone line and internet link. Hotel Fortuna, Ancona
Hotel Fortunella is a welcoming family-run hotel in Italy. Lying in the pretty beach resort of Lido di Camaiore, on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera, it has 25 bright, spacious rooms. Hotel Fortunella, Lucca
Hotel Bellevue is a pleasant three-star hotel conveniently situated close to Genoa's railway station; it's also handy for the airport as well as the stazione marittima. The hotel has 38 cheerfully decorated rooms, all with private en-suite facilities as well as satellite television, direct-dial telephone, fax and minibar. Hotel Bellevue, Genoa
This hotel in Venice (Venezia) is an ideal mix of peaceful surroundings and a perfect base from which to see all that the city has to offer. The three-star Antica Casa Coppo, Venice is a fully restored Venetian palace, which was refurbished as recently as 2004. Hotel Antica Casa Coppo, Venice
