Hotel Eros is a spacious four-star hotel on the Aeolian isle of Vulcano, off northern Sicily. This Vulcano hotel has 26 generously proportioned rooms, each with satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar and private bathroom facilities. Hotel Eros, Messina
The Nicotel is a chic modern hotel in a quiet corner of San Giovanni Rotondo not far from the Gargano National Park. The hotel, in southern Italy's Puglia region, has 84 comfortable, spacious rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet link and a minibar. Nicotel San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia
The Hotel Splendid is a glorious four-star spa hotel in northern Italy. Idyllically situated in the wonderful Galzignano Terme resort, it lies in the Euganian Hills a short distance from Padua. As well as a spa and two swimming pools the hotel has an elegant restaurant, a lounge bar and 91 supremely comfortable en-suite rooms. Hotel Splendid, Padua
Families looking for well-appointed rooms, a convenient location and plenty of activities should head straight to this hotel in San Vito Lo Capo, on Sicily's north-west coast. Villaggio Cala Mancina, Trapani
This impressive four-star hotel in Genoa is part of the popular Jolly Hotels chain and has a spectacular setting on the Marina overlooking the sea. There are 140 spacious guest rooms at the Jolly Hotel Marina, Genova, all with waterfront views, en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television with optional paid-for channels, wi-fi internet connect and safe-deposit box. Jolly Hotel Marina, Genoa
Hotel Nizza et Suisse is a handsome four-star hotel centrally located in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy. It lies on the exclusive Viale Verdi opposite the Excelsior Thermal Wellness Centre. The hotel has 109 luxurious rooms, all with private bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Hotel Nizza et Suisse, Pistoia
Hotel Carrobbio is an elegant four-star hotel in Milan, with 56 comfortable, contemporary-style rooms all equipped with modern en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV with optional channels, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Carrobbio, Milan
This Venice (Venezia) hotel was renovated in 2000 and each of the 150 spacious rooms has been decorated in an 18th century traditional style. Guests can choose to dine in the restaurant or open air terrace, with a lounge/bar inside the hotel for relaxing with a drink. Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal, Venice
