A marvellous choice among Meran (Merano) hotels, Italy, the Hotel Villa Tivoli lies in delightfully quiet, green surroundings far from the hum of traffic. Hotel Villa Tivoli, Bolzano
The Villa Zuccari is a luxurious four-star country-house hotel in Montefalco, which lies amid pretty Umbrian countryside not far from Trevi. There are 34 spacious rooms (including several suites) all luxuriously decorated and fitted with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV plus a separate seating area with a minibar. Villa Zuccari, Perugia
A superb holiday hotel in Imperia, the four-star Grand Hotel Diana Majestic is set in Diano Marina. This lovely Italian hotel has spacious, comfortable and luxurious rooms, all with Carrara marble bathrooms and big terraces looking out onto the crystal-blue waters of the Ligurian Sea - a true oasis of peace. Grand Hotel Diana Majestic, Imperia
Hotel Villa Sant'Andrea is a beautiful four-star hotel in Taormina, Sicily - a stunning setting with idyllic views over the Ionian sea. There are 78 elegantly furnished rooms all with telephone, TV, hairdryer, minibar and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. Hotel Villa Sant' Andrea, Messina
The Hotel Carlton is a luxurious four-star hotel in a convenient central location close to Treviso's train station - trains from here get you to Venice in under half an hour. You are also just a stroll from Treviso's financial and business district, with its offices and restaurants. Hotel Carlton, Treviso
The Sporting Hotel villa Maria, Francaville a Mare is a luxurious four-star Italy hotel. There are 70 spacious rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, telephone and minibar. There is an excellent restaurant and a pleasant bar. A handsome outdoor swimming pool, a conference suite and a free car park completes the package. Sporting Hotel Villa Maria, Chieti
Hotel Le Padovanelle is a four-star hotel in Padua, northern Italy, overlooking the racecourse and set in its own generous grounds. The hotel has 40 rooms, each with their own private balcony and en-suite bathroom facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel Le Padovanelle, Padua
Overlooking the turquoise blue Tyrrhenian sea on the outskirts of Tropea, this Calabrian coast hotel offers four-star luxury and an outdoor pool in a stunning setting. Hotel Tirreno, Vibo Valentia
