Sicily's Liberty Hotel is an elegant place to stay close to the centre of Catania. Recently refurbished, this four-star hotel has 18 spacious en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, personal safe, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Liberty, Catania
The NH Laguna Palace hotel, is a sophisticated modern hotel, in Mestre, just 15 minutes from the centre of Venice. There are 213 rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, AM/FM radio, direct-dial phone line, high-speed internet link and minibar. Laguna Palace Hotel, Venice
This Riva del Garda hotel is in the north of Italy on the edge of Lake Garda. The Hotel Luise is ideally placed for visiting the beautiful villages which surround the lake. The hotel is modern and comfortable and its 68 rooms come equipped with all the facilities you'd expect, such as air conditioning and bath robes. Feeling Hotel Luise, Trento
Set within the gorgeous village of Guardia Piemontese, with its large and pretty beach on the Tyrrhenian coast, the four-star Meridian Hotel is in a perfect location to enjoy the many attractions of this region. Meridian Hotel, Cosenza
Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda has 55 spacious, air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, telephone, direct-modem link and minibar. Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda, Florence
Hotel La Palma is a most attractive modern hotel located on the shores of Lake Maggiore and just a short walk from the centre of the elegant lakeside resort of Stresa. There are 120 luxurious rooms, all with private balcony and en-suite bathroom. Hotel La Palma, Verbano - Cusio
The Hotel Sporting e dei Congressi is in the heart of Rimini, within walking distance of the beach. It has 88 elegant rooms with private balcony and bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar and safe. Hotel Sporting, Rimini
This Hotel in Sant'Agnello is 1.5 kilometres outside the centre of Sorrento and is ideally situated for exploring the sun-drenched south of Italy. It is one hour by rail from the city of Naples and is also close to the coastal towns of Positano and Ravello and the island of Capri. Hotel Caravel, Naples
