The delightful, family-run Hotel Sovestro lies just outside the walls of San Gimignano with its countless medieval towers. There are 40 rooms, each with en-suite facilities, minibar, telephone and satellite/cable TV. Hotel Sovestro, Siena
This most attractive hotel in Sassari province stands on the bay at Porto Conte, which lies around 12 kilometres away from Alghero. This part of the island has strong Spanish and Catalan influences and the hotel was designed by an eminent local architect who has blended traditional cultural motifs with a comfortable modern design that fits seamlessly into the natural landscape. Hotel Portoconte, Sassari
The Hotel Del Centro is ideally placed close to Palermo's major attractions. Set in an elegant period building, each of the 22 rooms has its own balcony together with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, TV and internet connection. Hotel Del Centro, Palermo
The Palladium Palace Hotel lies close to Rome's central railway station and airport terminal. There are 80 rooms, each with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, minibar and Internet access. The hotel has a restaurant and lounge/bar. Hotel Palladium Palace, Rome
A lovely 3-star hotel in Florence, the Hotel Beatrice offers comfort and convenience. Perfectly situated near the main railway station at Santa Maria Novella, it is also within walking distance the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, Accademia and Uffizi Gallery. Hotel Beatrice, Florence
The Hotel Cavour, on Naples' Piazza Garibaldi with its many transport links, is a comfortable, elegant hotel with 92 tastefully decorated, air-conditioned rooms. There is a first-class restaurant serving a selection of local and international dishes plus an elegant French-style lounge/bar. Hotel Cavour, Naples
Hotel Magnolia is an attractive, family-run B&B-style hotel in the ancient heart of Syracuse's Isola di Ortigia. It's extremely calm and peaceful here and you are perfectly placed for exploring the rich historic heart of the city. Hotel Magnolia, Syracuse
Garda - This 3 star vacation hotel is near Lake Garda in the Italian region of Trentino. Overlooking the blue lake waters and amidst green olive trees, the hotel is surrounded by mountains that provide a scenery of unparalleled beauty. Hotel Gabry. Hotel Gabry, Trento
