The Jolly Hotel dello Stretto Messina is a charming four-star hotel in the heart of downtown Messina, in eastern Sicily, and lies just metres away from the harbour. Hotel dello Stretto, Messina
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
This hotel in Rimini is situated right on the Marina Centro promenade, a lively area full of shops, bars and restaurants serving the local speciality - fish caught in the Adriatic ocean. Parking is free and the hotel will welcome you whenever you arrive, with its 24-hour front desk service. Park Hotel, Rimini
This large, modern four-star hotel in Milan (Milano) is part of the Best Western hotel chain and situated in the city's commercial district close to the Trade Fair. There are 69 spacious rooms at the Hotel Astoria, Milan, arranged across eight floors, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV with optional movie channels, internet modem link, personal safe and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Astoria, Milan
This Capri hotel is in the centre of the island, which itself can be easily reached from Naples or Sorrento by ferry or hydrofoil. It is close to attractions such as the Blue Caves and to luxury shops. Hotel Syrene, Naples
This Venice hotel in the heart of the city is just a few minutes on foot from St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Recently restored, the Duodo Palace Hotel is a stylish 4-star establishment offering 38 comfortable guest rooms with every modern amenity including private marble bathroom, air conditioning, satellite and cable TV, minibar, hairdryer and radio. Duodo Palace Hotel, Venice
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
The Weber Ambassador is a four-star luxury Capri hotel, right on the beach at Marina Piccola ... arguably the best beach on Capri. Hotel Weber Ambassador, Naples
