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
The Hotel Garden Napoli is conveniently located close to Naples' railway station, just a short car journey from the airport. There are 35 bright, en-suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access plus a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Garden Napoli, Naples
This Sorrento hotel is just 1200 metres from the lively downtown square, the Piazza Tasso, of Sorrento. Overlooking the pretty harbour of Sant'Agnello, the wide open terraces of the Hotel Cristina also afford guests unrivalled views of the Bay of Naples. Hotel Cristina, Naples
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
Set just to the north-west of Naples' city centre, the four-star Hotel Capodimonte is in the Capodimonte area, close to the National Museum and just 6km from the airport at Capodichino. Hotel Villa Capodimonte, Naples
The three-star hotel Gauro is in Pozzuoli, just west of Naples. This is an ideal base for exploring the city, for visiting the delightful islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida (there are regular ferries from Pozzuoli), and for exploring the extraordinary volcanic landscape of the Campi Flegrei (the Elysian Fields of Classical myth). Hotel Gauro, Naples
The Marad Hotel is conveniently located in Torre del Greco - a short distance from Naples and not far from Pompeii and Herculaneum. There are 74 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link, hairdryer and minibar. Marad Hotel, Naples
This hotel in Capri is situated in the centre of this stunning island, which is easily reached from the mainland by hydrofoil or ferry. This large, modern hotel has 90 newly refurbished rooms. Hotel La Residenza, Naples
