This attractively presented hotel in Trento province stands adjacent to the ski lifts in the popular winter sports resort of Madonna di Campiglio. Hotel Perla, Trento
Grand Hotel Tettuccio is one of Montecatini Terme's most elegant four-star hotels. Set in a tranquil area of the Parco delle Terme (the site of the thermal spas) and with marvellous views over the Tuscan countryside, this is an ideal base for exploring both the spa town and Tuscany's other famous historic cities. Grand Hotel Tettuccio, Pistoia
Mestre's Russott Hotel is part of a respected northern Italian hotel chain linked with Marriott Hotels. This comfortable four-star hotel in Mestre is set amid open green parkland close to the bridge that links Venice with the mainland. Russott Hotel, Venice
The Hotel Mediterraneo is one of the prestigious Bettoja group, and a truly luxurious establishment. This four-star hotel in Rome has 261 standard rooms, each with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, minibar, safety deposit box and direct-line telephone. Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome
Situated on the main square of the town of Como, the Hotel Metropole Suisse offers four-star comfort near the shores of Lake Como itself. Comfort and luxury is all at this Italian hotel, with an impressive range of exercise and pampering options either on site or nearby, including pool, gym, massage, nail salon and beauty treatments. Hotel Metropole Suisse, Como
Just 10 minutes' drive from Amalfi, the Grand Hotel Excelsior offers comfortable, elegant rooms, suites and apartments with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar and hairdryer. Grand Hotel Excelsior, Salerno
This is modern four-star comfort close to the historic centre of Carpi, in Emilia-Romagna. The Hotel Touring is within walking distance of the railway station and just 150 metres from the Piazza Martiri: this enormously imposing piazza is one of the biggest squares in Italy. Hotel Touring, Modena
On the outskirts of Naples, this four-star Italian hotel is in the town of Pozzuoli, in the Campi Flegrei. This active volcanic area is the Elysian Fields of Classical myth, immortalised by Homer and Virgil. There are fascinating trips out to explore the nearby semi-extinct volcano of Solfatara, with steam and sulphur issuing from the 'fumaroles' that pockmark the hot soil. Hotel Beauty Farm Villa Luisa, Naples
