One of Sorrento's oldest hotels, a comprehensive refurbishment in 2003 means the Grand Hotel Royal is also one of the most comfortable and contemporary. With an open-air pool and a selection of bars and restaurants, it's impossible not to relax and enjoy yourself. Grand Hotel Royal, Naples
A modern four-star hotel in Naples, the Jolly Hotel Napoli has the distinction of being Italy's tallest hotel! With 30 floors and 231 recently refurbished rooms, this hotel offers a resolutely modern, luxurious base in the heart of the delightful old city of Naples. Jolly Hotel Napoli, Naples
This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is conveniently situated just off the Firenze-Certosa exit of the A1 Autostrada (highway/motorway) within ten acres of green, tranquil parkland. The major sights of the city centre are just ten minutes away, thanks to the hotel's complimentary shuttle service. Hotel Relais Certosa, Florence
A beautiful hotel on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel Terminus has been beautifully created within an early nineteenth century, Liberty-style building. This hotel in Italy maintains its aristocratic bearing, set within lovely gardens, the rooms beautifully finished in Como silks with stucco and boiserie work. Hotel Terminus, Como
This hotel in Campania is set in the provincial capital of Avellino, and is superbly situated for exploring the nearby Amalfi Coast, Salento, Naples and Pompeii. Grand Hotel Irpinia, Avellino
This hotel in the idyllic Campania region has 55 smart and spacious rooms; all have a safe, mini-bar, private bathroom, air conditioning and direct-dial telephone. Many also benefit from alluring views over the Bay of Naples, though the wide, flower-filled communal terrace has views enough for everyone. Hotel Corallo, Naples
Hotel Patio, Arezzo, has been described as a 'journey within a journey'. Originally part of a lovely 18th-century in Arezzo's city centre, very close to the church of San Francisco, it has now been converted into an atmospheric four-star hotel with seven en-suite rooms. Hotel Patio, Arezzo
Palermo's Centrale Palace Hotel is a gorgeous historic palazzo with 104 luxurious en-suite rooms, each with TV, direct-dial phone, minibar and air-conditioning. The hotel has an excellent restaurant as well as a chic lounge/bar and business facilities include meeting rooms and internet access. Centrale Palace Hotel, Palermo
