Situated in Ragusa, the busy provincial capital, this three-star Sicily hotel offers perfect comfort and elegance in the centre of one of Sicily's famous Baroque towns. Magnificent Siracusa is nearby, once a Greek colony, and still boasting fascinating ruins including a theatre on a headland above the Mediterranean. Hotel Kroma, Ragusa
Nicely situated in the north-eastern corner of Milan, the Hotel Lugano is a perfect base whether you're staying in the city on business or pleasure. This Milan hotel is a quarter of an hour from Linate airport and around a kilometre from the exit of the Tangenziale Est (East) ring road. Hotel Lugano, Milan
Hotel Montecitorio is close to the Spanish Steps and Rome's main shopping area. There are 14 rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, phone, minibar, PC with Internet access and a 46" plasma TV with satellite channels. Hotel Montecitorio, Rome
Handily placed for the central rail station, the Hotel Prati, Naples has multilingual staff (German, English, French, Italian) with more than 50 years' combined experience in the hotel sector. Hotel Prati, Naples
The centro storico of Rome is home to the city's most famous landmarks: the Colosseum, Pantheon, Capitoline Hill and Trevi Fountain among others. The Tirenno Hotel is favourably positioned just ten minutes walk from these spectacular attractions, in a peaceful street near the Termini railway station. Hotel Tirreno, Rome
Hotel Centro Vacanze Vel Mari' is an eco-friendly hotel set in the delightful countryside of Fertilla just seven kilometres from Alghero, on the Italian island of Sardinia. There are 25 comfortable rooms, all situated on the ground floor and all with en-suite bathroom facilities, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Vel Mari' Centro Vacanze, Sassari
Old-fashioned luxury at this hotel on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel Bellevue sits in one of the most enchanting spots on the lakeside. Very family focused, this Como hotel has babysitting facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas and children's menus and highchairs. Hotel Bellevue, Como
Umbria — This three-star hotel combines great service and state-of-the-art services and lies 5km from the centre of historic Perugia. Hotel Tevere, Perugia
