This elegant hotel in the Catania region of Sicily boasts 91 rooms, with decor inspired by citrus colours and locally-produced ceramic tiles. The Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro lies in the small town of Caltagirone, and every room enjoys views from its balcony over the pretty green hills of the region. Grand Hotel Villa San Mauro, Catania
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The Hotel Tonic lies right in the centre of Palermo, conveniently placed for transport facilities and cultural activities. Each of the 44 rooms is soundproofed and air-conditioned, offering en-suite facilities, TV, telephone and internet link. Hotel Tonic, Palermo
Hotel Villa Augustus, Aeolian Islands - 3-star Sicily hotel lies on Lipari off the north coast of Sicily. Great facilities, excellent sightseeing, nearby beaches, and splendid views of the Mediterranean make this the perfect spot for a romantic Italian vacation. Hotel Villa Augustus, Messina
In the middle of the countryside but only ten minutes from the sea, this four-star Sicily hotel is based around a newly restored country house and offers ultra-modern style and elegance in a setting of olive groves and rugged, volcanic hills. Hotel Poggio Del Sole Resort, Ragusa
Hotel Albatross is a striking modern hotel a short distance from Syracuse's ancient centre. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms, each with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Albatros, Syracuse
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The Hotel Aloha D'Oro, Sicily is set in the attractive baroque spa town of Acireale, some 16 kilometres north of Catania. There are 113 spacious, en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, telephone, internet link and minibar. Hotel Aloha D'Oro, Catania
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The town of Francavilla in the heart of the beautiful Alcantara valley is in ideal base from which to explore eastern Sicily. The lively seaside resort of Taormina and the breathtaking volcano of Mount Etna are both only 20 kilometres away, and there is local natural beauty to be found at the nearby olive-groved gorges. Hotel D Orange D Alcantara, Messina
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Situated in Pozzallo on the coast south of Ragusa, this charming Sicilian hotel offers ideal access to the so-called Baroque region in the south-east of the island. The towns here are gems of Baroque architecture, especially nearby Noto. Hotel Megaron, Ragusa
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