The Hotel Biri, Padova, part of the Best Western chain, is situated in Padua's commercial district close to the trade fair. This Italian hotel has 92 pleasant, airy en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, internet connection point and minibar. Best Western Hotel Biri, Padua
This Modica hotel offers visitors a chance to stay in this jewel of southern Sicily in modern comfort. The spacious and minimalist rooms boast free internet connections, private bathrooms and all modern conveniences. Guests can use the swimming pool and solarium and let their hair down in the chic American bar in the evening. Hotel Principe d'Aragona, Ragusa
The Holiday Inn Bologna is a comfortable, modern hotel offering high standards of comfort and service in a convenient location close to Bologna's Trade Fair and the city's ring road. Getting into the 'centro storico' of this millennia-old town is also quick and easy. Holiday Inn Via Emilia, Bologna
A very pretty setting for this city centre hotel in Milan. The Hotel Madison is a three-star establishment equally well set up for leisure or business travellers. Its comfort, service and proximity to the city centre keep guests coming back to this hotel in Italy year after year. Hotel Madison, Milan
This comfortable four-star hotel in the south Tyrolean province of Bolzano offers guests a relaxing place to stay in a beautiful setting with a full range of sporting and health-spa facilities on hand. Belvita Hotel Adria, Bolzano
Hotel Palace is an impressive four-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of Bari's commercial centre, close to the old town. There are 197 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and internet connection. Hotel Palace, Bari
The Albergo A' Paziella is a delightful four-star hotel offering an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in a wonderful central setting on Capri. There are 20 beautifully decorated, spacious rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, minibar and personal safe. Hotel 'A Paziella, Naples
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
