This very comfortable four-star hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from Bolzano's city centre. All the major attractions of the town are within easy walking distance and the railway station and various useful bus routes can be found nearby. Hotel Stiegl Scala, Bolzano
This hotel in Rimini recently underwent a total renovation and has many facilities to keep guests active and satisfied. There is a heated swimming pool and a roof garden to take in views of the town and its surroundings, and guests can also use the gym or lawn tennis facilities to keep fit. Hotel Du Soleil, Rimini
The innovative Hotel Boston is an exciting mix of luxury accommodation and a showcase for the best in contemprary Italian art. Bedrooms are individually styled, with four-poster beds, sculptures and paintings creating a unique atmosphere. Hotel Boston, Turin
Golf Hotel colle della Trinita is a sensational four-star hotel set in rolling, verdant countryside about 7km from Perugia. There are 50 bright, spacious rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and internet link. Golf Hotel Colle della Trinita, Perugia
The historic hotel Grande Albergo Sole is right in the heart of old Palermo. 110 tastefully furnished rooms each have en-suite bathroom, TV, direct-dial phone and minibar and there is an excellent rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views. Grande Albergo Sole, Palermo
Hotel Stelle Marine overlooks the beautiful gulf of Arzachena and La Maddalena National Marine Park, with its gorgeous islands and clear waters. There are 72 luxurious en-suite rooms, all with their own private terrace with sea-views, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Stelle Marine, Sassari
Hotel Palau is close to the beach on the outskirts of Palau, Sardinia. There are 95 en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. There is also a fine restaurant, a stylish lounge/bar and a lively nightclub. Car parking is free. Hotel Palau, Sassari
Set in its own parkland between the towns of Como and Cernobbio, and on the western shores of Lake Como, this four-star hotel in Italy offers superb comfort in a modern and delightfully functional setting. Grand Hotel di Como, Como
