This superb four-star hotel in downtown Rome is usefully located in between the Termini train station and the Via Nazionale, one of the ancient centre's main streets. Hotel Atlantico is an imposing building constructed in 1912, with lovely views down over modern Rome from its elevated position on the hill of Esquilino. Hotel Atlantico, Rome
This ivy-clad hotel in central Rome offers a delightful base for your work or vacation in the city. A family-focused hotel in Italy, the Hotel Raphael provides cots/cribs for the infants, has babysitting services available if needed, and children of ten years and below stay free. Hotel Raphael, Rome
Villa Las Tronas is a beautiful historic hotel set on one of Sardinia's most spectacular gulfs; it lies just a short walk from the centre of Alghero on the Italian island. There are 25 delightful rooms, all with views either of the hotel's park or out to sea. Villa Las Tronas Hotel, Sassari
This Florence hotel is suitable for business people and tourists alike. Designed by architect Adolfo Natalini, the impressive building towers above the Tuscan skyline. Hilton Hotel Metropole, Florence
Hotel Milano is a handsome contemporary-style hotel in Padua, in northern Italy's Veneto region. The hotel provides comfortable accommodation in a convenient location not far from Padua's motorway exits and within easy walking distance of the historic centre of town. Hotel Milano, Padua
Hotel Sirio, Mestre is ideally located close to the town centre and within easy reach of the motorway/highway exit as well as all the excellent public transport links. This hotel in Venice-Mestre is ideal either for business or leisure and the centre of Venice (Venezia) is just ten minutes away. Hotel Sirio Mestre, Venice
Hotel Villa Aurea is a very comfortable four-star hotel complex in Tuscany, set in gorgeous parkland close to Cortona. This Italian hotel has a luxurious spa with a wide range of relaxing and de-stressing treatments as well as a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool. Hotel Villa Aurea, Arezzo
Located in Marina Centro, with sea views, the modern Hotel Residence Litoraneo has 44 comfortable rooms with ensuite bathroom, television, telephone and hairdryer. It has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and parking facilities. The hotel also offers air-conditioned apartments with a wide range of amenities. Hotel Residence Litoraneo, Rimini
