Hotel Albatross is a striking modern hotel a short distance from Syracuse's ancient centre. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms, each with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Albatros, Syracuse
Hotel Saccardi Quadrante Europa is a comfortable hotel in Verona. Located on the outskirts of the city it offers four-star accommodation. There are 126 rooms, including a handful of suites, each with luxurious en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, interactive satellite TV, internet access and a minibar. Hotel Saccardi Quadrante Europa, Verona
This Rome hotel is housed in a medieval building which has beautiful frescoes by the artist Pinturicchio. The four-star Hotel Columbus, Rome has great transport links to the rest of the city. Its modern comfortable rooms have en-suite facilities and air conditioning, and many also have high-speed internet access to allow you to check your emails regularly. Hotel Columbus, Rome
The Capitol World Class Hotel is an impressive four-star hotel providing an excellent standard of service in an attractive part of Milan close to the Castello Sforzesco and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Capitol World Class Hotel, Milan
Located in the Vibo Valentia area of the Tyrrhenian coast, this four-star hotel in Calabria epitomises modern elegance and overlooks the sea. Reachable from Lamezia airport, the Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia is on the outskirts of Pizzo, one of the charming resorts in this unspoilt area. Hotel San Leonardo Resort, Vibo Valentia
Recently renovated, the Hotel Carlton offers comfortable four-star, beach-front accommodation in the popular Adriatic resort of Pescara. There are 64 tastefully furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities as well as satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. The hotel has a welcoming restaurant as well as a laid-back lounge-bar. Hotel Carlton, Pescara
This centrally located hotel in Florence (Firenze) has 44 comfortable, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, colour TV with satellite channels and an internet connection point. Hotel Palazzo Ognissanti, Florence
Perugia Park Hotel is a grand four-star hotel lying in verdant countryside just five minutes from the historic centre of Perugia. There are 180 rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone and internet link. Perugia Park Hotel, Perugia
