The Nicotel is a chic modern hotel in a quiet corner of San Giovanni Rotondo not far from the Gargano National Park. The hotel, in southern Italy's Puglia region, has 84 comfortable, spacious rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet link and a minibar. Nicotel San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia
This friendly, family-run hotel in Campania's Salerno province boasts a wonderful location in the centre of the beautiful Amalfi coastline. Reginna Palace Hotel, Salerno
This four-star Italian hotel lies near the town of Trapani, Sicily. Below the little village of Erice, on the side of Mount Venere, this is a lovely choice among hotels in Sicily, Italy. Hotel Baia dei Mulini, Trapani
Nestled in the ancient sea port of Messina, Sicily, Royal Palace Hotel offers four star accommodation that will appeal to holiday makers and business travellers alike. Royal Palace Hotel, Messina
Sleeps 10+
This Venice (Venezia) hotel was renovated in 2000 and each of the 150 spacious rooms has been decorated in an 18th century traditional style. Guests can choose to dine in the restaurant or open air terrace, with a lounge/bar inside the hotel for relaxing with a drink. Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal, Venice
This Rimini hotel is a luxurious four-star establishment at the heart of the Rimini Riviera, one of the most popular stretches of seafront in Italy. It is well-placed for both the beach and the historical town centre, where visitors can see monuments such as the Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge. Hotel Le Meridien, Rimini
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 Parma and Congressi is a lavish modern hotel complex just outside the city of Parma. Finished to a very high standard, and equipped with a fabulous business centre and conference facilities as well as a fitness centre with gym and sauna, the hotel has 110 handsome en-suite rooms. Hotel Parma & Congressi, Parma
