Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi is a very nice four-star hotel near Catania, located close to a fine sandy beach and within easy reach of Sicily's second city. There are 124 generously-proportioned en-suite rooms, all with balconies and lovely views either out towards the Ionian Sea or over the hotel's extensive gardens. Hotel Parco degli Aragonesi, Catania
With panoramic views of the Adriatic seafront, this Rimini hotel has elegantly designed rooms perfect for business travellers and tourists alike. Climate control, private bathrooms and minibars are standard in every room and the hotel has a well-respected restaurant offering regional dishes and buffet-style dinners. Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rimini
Self-catering apartments at this hotel in Florence, mean you have the option to eat in, but with so many enticing restaurants nearby, you also have the freedom to dine out as much as you choose. Residence San Niccolo, Florence
Located within easy reach of some of Italy's most stunning cities and the Adriatic coast, Faenza's Hotel Vittoria is a great base from which to explore north-east Italy. Hotel Vittoria, Bologna
This Spoleto hotel is in a great location to access all of the town's top attractions in just minutes. A 14th century building adjacent to the Duomo (cathedral) of Santa Maria Assanta, the four-star Palazzo Dragoni, Spoleto was built by a famous old family in this ancient Umbrian town. Palazzo Dragoni, Perugia
This hotel in the idyllic Campania region has 55 smart and spacious rooms; all have a safe, mini-bar, private bathroom, air conditioning and direct-dial telephone. Many also benefit from alluring views over the Bay of Naples, though the wide, flower-filled communal terrace has views enough for everyone. Hotel Corallo, Naples
This exquisite and historic hotel was originally built for a wealthy Genoese merchant and is set in attractive grounds in the city. There are 17 generously proportioned and beautifully decorated and furnished rooms at the Hotel Villa Pagoda, Genoa, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and en-suite bathroom. Hotel Villa Pagoda, Genoa
The Relais et le Jardin is a pleasant little hotel in the Italian region of Puglia. The hotel is set in the popular inland resort of Castellana Grotte, famous for its wonderful underground caves. The hotel has ten charming rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, colour TV, direct phone line and minibar. Relais and le Jardin, Bari
