This hotel in Sorrento has stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and is in the perfect location for visiting tourist sites, such as the volcano of Mount Vesuvius or the ancient town of Pompeii. This four-star hotel has 107 air-conditioned rooms well equipped with satellite TV and phone. Grand Hotel President, Naples
This hotel in Rome is a 1920s townhouse renovated in 2001 to create a pretty hotel. The four-star Ludovisi Palace Hotel, Rome is located very close to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Villa Borghese. It is also near to Rome's main shopping area. Ludovisi Palace Hotel, Rome
The Excelsior Palace Hotel, Palermo is a beautiful palazzo-style hotel with 117 comfortably furnished rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning and en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial phone, cable TV, minibar and internet link. Excelsior Palace Hotel, Palermo
This comfortable four-star hotel in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region offers a range of accommodation in a stunning setting overlooking the alpine town of Merano. An excellent range of sporting and outdoor activities is available right from the hotel doors and spa treatments are available within the hotel. Hotel Miramonti, Merano, Bolzano
The Hotel Castello, near Bologna, is a comfortable four-star hotel quietly located in the little spa town of Castel San Pietro Terme, which is about 18km out of the city. Hotel Castello, Bologna
With its proximity to the international Amerigo Vespucci airport, the exhibition centre at Fortezza da Basso, and the on-site conference facilities, this hotel in Florence is ideal for a business trip. Yet, the calm, residential location might also suit those holiday-makers looking to escape the tourist centre. Hotel Airport, Florence
Perfectly situated for the visitor to Naples, this Italian hotel sits just 1km from Naples Capodichino Airport. A fine modern hotel created within a nineteenth century farmhouse, the Charming International Hotel, Naples offers something for the family and the business traveller alike. Charming International Hotel, Naples
The elegant National Hotel, in the Marina Centro area of Rimini, is one of the town's most luxurious hotels. All bedrooms are spacious and beautifully furnished, with private bathroom with hairdryer, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone with ISDN line, internet access, minibar and safe. Hotel National, Rimini
