Hotel Roma is pleasantly located in the centre of the pretty hill town of Salsomaggiore Terme, about 30 minutes' drive from the centre of Parma. The hotel has 33 light, airy rooms, all with balcony and private bathroom plus cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Roma, Parma
Hotel Cenobio Dei Dogi is a wonderful historic four-star hotel in the picturesque fishing village of Camogli, which lies at the foot of the beautiful Monte di Portofino. There are 106 luxurious, en-suite rooms all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point, minibar and a hairdryer. Hotel Cenobio Dei Dogi, Genoa
Originally a hunting lodge favoured by previous kings of Spain and Italy, the four-star Palazzo Belmonte (near the village of Santa Maria di Castellabate) is set in five acres of beautiful garden and parkland. Palazzo Belmonte, Salerno
Sicily's elegant Hotel Villa del Bosco was once an aristocratic residence and lies on the outskirts of Catania with easy access to the ring road. There are 52 spacious, elegant rooms, all with lovely en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite television, personal safe and a minibar. Hotel Villa del Bosco, Catania
This Rome hotel is located in the heart of the city, between the Villa Borghese and Via Veneto. It is also within walking distance of many of the capital's other cultural highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Jolly Hotel Vittorio Veneto, Rome
This Modena hotel is superbly strategically located. Lying at the Modena South exit of the A1 highway, and thus within easy reach of the airport, the Hotel Baia Del Re is nonetheless within easy reach of the heart of historic Modena. Hotel Baia Del Re, Modena
Hotel Borgo Antico is just outside the pretty village of San Pantaleo and close to the exclusive Costa Smeralda. There are 27 attractive rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minbar. The hotel is built from local, eco-friendly materials around the pretty swimming pool. Hotel Borgo Antico, Sassari
Hotel Villa is situated in the seaside town of Bisceglie, a short drive along the coast from Bari. The hotel has 50 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, phone and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Villa, Bari
