Situated in the pretty Sorrento village of Vico Equense, the three-star Astoria Hotel puts you in the heart of the enchanting scenery of the Gulf of Naples. Occupying a superb position, with glimpses of the blue waters of the Mediterranean and of Mount Vesuvius, this family hotel in Sorrento has been in the same hands since the 1930s. Astoria Hotel, Naples
Perched on a high clifftop with panoramic views over the Bay of Naples and surrounded by the historic Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields, the 'fiery fields' of Greek myth), the three-star Hotel Il Gabbiano is ideally situated for a holiday exploring this historic area of Italy. Hotel Il Gabbiano, Naples
The Hotel Terminus is a large modern hotel on the Piazza Garibaldi, close to Naples' railway station and convenient for the airport. There are 168 modern, air-conditioned rooms all with cable/satellite TV, AM/FM radio, direct-dial phone line, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Terminus, Naples
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 four-star hotel in Naples, the Hotel Majestic has a great position in the city. Lying on Largo Vasto a Chiaia, this Italian hotel is in the heart of town, in the best shopping district, and overlooking the romantic waters of the Bay of Naples. Hotel Majestic, Naples
This Naples hotel is situated in the centre of Napoli, within easy reach of the Piazza del Plebiscito, site of the city's Royal Palace. A sympathetically restored 17th-century palace, Naples' Hotel Il Convento offers comfortable, stylish rooms and suites, some with a private roof garden or mezzanine floor. Hotel Il Convento, Naples
This hotel in Naples is very well situated, the Minotel Luna Rossa lying very close to Naples' central railway station, making it ideal for getting into, out of, and around this exciting city. The three-star hotel lies near to the Duomo (cathedral), and to the lively port area of the town, with its regular ferries out to islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. Minotel Luna Rossa, Naples
On the outskirts of Naples, this four-star Italian hotel is in the town of Pozzuoli, in the Campi Flegrei. This active volcanic area is the Elysian Fields of Classical myth, immortalised by Homer and Virgil. There are fascinating trips out to explore the nearby semi-extinct volcano of Solfatara, with steam and sulphur issuing from the 'fumaroles' that pockmark the hot soil. Hotel Beauty Farm Villa Luisa, Naples
