A lovely hotel in Agrigento, southern Sicily, the Colleverde Park Hotel is set in 10,000 square metres of luxuriant, sub-tropical parkland overlooking the Valley of the Temples. The hotel has 48 spacious and luxurious rooms, all comfortably air-conditioned and with modern en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and a minibar. Colleverde Park Hotel, Agrigento
A superb location for this Campania hotel, the Domizia Palace Hotel is right on the Mediterranean seafront at Baia Domizia, yet is situated in the verdant oasis of a century-old pine forest. This is a perfect family hotel, with lots of facilities and room to play for the children. Domizia Palace Hotel, Caserta
This hotel in Sant'Agnello is a beautiful converted mansion in a tranquil area. It has magnificent views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius and is only 60 kilometres from the exciting city of Naples. Hotel Villa Garden, Naples
This Capri hotel is in the centre of the island, which itself can be easily reached from Naples or Sorrento by ferry or hydrofoil. It is close to attractions such as the Blue Caves and to luxury shops. Hotel Syrene, Naples
A ten-minute walk from Lepanto underground/subway/metro station, with the Vatican City on one side and Piazza Del Popolo on the other, this hotel in Rome (Roma) is convenient yet peaceful. Hotel Donna Laura Palace, Rome
This Florence hotel is a renovated 19th century palace in the heart of the city, where the book and film 'Hannibal' was set. It is within walking distance of Florence's architectural highlights including the famous Uffizi Gallery, which boasts works by Michelangelo and the domed city cathedral, The Duomo, which dominates the Florence skyline. Hotel Adler Cavalieri, Florence
The Franklin Hotel is a unique, four-star hotel in the Trionfale area of Rome, just 500 metres from the Vatican City and within easy walking distance of Rome's ancient city centre. Franklin Hotel, Rome
This large, modern hotel in Genoa is part of the prestigious Novotel chain. There are 223 en-suite rooms, all air conditioned and with direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV, personal safe, radio and wi-fi internet connection facility. Novotel Genova Ovest, Genoa
