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 Cavour, on Naples' Piazza Garibaldi with its many transport links, is a comfortable, elegant hotel with 92 tastefully decorated, air-conditioned rooms. There is a first-class restaurant serving a selection of local and international dishes plus an elegant French-style lounge/bar. Hotel Cavour, 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
This Naples hotel is in the heart of the city, close the university and the port, and among some of Naples' most famous archaeological sites. The Hotel Nettuno has a range of comfortable single, double and triple guest rooms, some with their own balcony. Hotel Nettuno, Naples
The Hotel Villa Maria is a friendly and well-maintained three-star hotel in downtown Sorrento. It has recently been renovated, and its 80 fresh, modern rooms each possess satellite TV, en-suite bathroom, fridge and air-conditioning. Hotel Villa Maria, Naples
The family-run Hotel Savoia is near Sorrento's main square and well placed both for excursions and transport links. Small and friendly, there are 16 simply furnished en-suite rooms, each with satellite TV. Children under three stay free. Hotel Savoia, Naples
The elegant Grand Hotel de la Ville, Sorrento, has 120 tastefully furnished rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, own direct-dial phone, satellite TV, safety deposit box and minbar. There are two swimming pools, an excellent restaurant and two congenial bars. Grand Hotel De La Ville, 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
