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
This welcoming hotel in Salerno province enjoys a lovely location on the Cilento coast, not far from an area of national park and within reach of the ancient Greek ruins at Paestum. Hotel Pixunte, Salerno
Conveniently situated near the Porta Nuova railway station and many of Turin's monuments and tourist sites, the Best Western Hotel Luxor has 78 stylish rooms and suites. Hotel Luxor, Turin
On the eastern coast of Sardinia, the Hotel San Contonera is in Arbatax - close to some of the most popular beaches in the region and nearby to the town of Tortoli. This modern hotel was constructed in 2003, using state-of-the-art techniques but with a nostalgic nod to the old, dark-red coloured roadhouses of the island ('sa contonera' is Sard dialect for 'roadhouse'). Hotel Sa Contonera, Nuoro
This hotel in Florence has its own rich history, built on the site of the former La Crocetta convent, but it is also well-situated for exploring the city's other cultural attractions. The comfortable, traditionally-furnished rooms of the Hotel Morandi alla Crocetta, Florence (which can sleep up to four people), have individually-controlled air conditioning for your comfort. Morandi alla Crocetta, Florence
The Hotel Holiday is perfectly positioned in the centro strorico of Bologna - the barely discovered gem of northern Italy. Here you will find a marvellous confusion of Renaissance, Medieval, Baroque and Victorian architecture, and some of the finest cuisine in the world. Hotel Holiday, Bologna
This hotel in Furore, in Italy's Campania region, enjoys an excellent location with fabulous views along the Amalfi coastline. The attractive towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello are all within a few minutes' drive and the hotel is known in the area for its excellent restaurant. Hotel Bacco, Salerno
This three-star hotel in Rimini comes with its own swimming pool and garden, but also has its very own beach, so you will be spoilt for choice if you stay here. For business travellers there is also a large conference room. Hotel Corallo, Rimini
