This hotel in Noto, Sicily is housed in a picturesque baroque villa in the countryside outside the UNESCO heritage town. The spacious bedrooms are designed in an authentic regional style with dark pine woodwork, without forgetting modern conveniences such as air conditioning and satellite television. Hotel Villa Favorita, Syracuse
Conveniently located for both the baroque churches of the old town and the modern boutiques of the commercial centre, this hotel in Ragusa boasts 90 modern rooms with marbled floors, mood lighting and all modern conveniences. Mediterraneo Palace Hotel, Ragusa
The charming Hotel Posta is ideally located on the edge of the Island of Ortigia close to the harbour. There are 14 clean, comfortable rooms, all simply furnished and with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and internet link. Hotel Posta, Syracuse
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is one of the well-known Jolly chain, and as such offers the height of modern luxury in comfortable well-designed surroundings. The accompanying restaurant is one of the best in the city, serving up a selection of regional specialities and freshly-caught fish from the local harbour. Jolly Hotel, Syracuse
Set alongside the small harbour of this ancient city, this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel offers six rooms with views across the harbour, the island suburb of Ortigia and the Mediterranean sea. Breakfast is included in the price of each of the rooms, and en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV come as standard. Lakkios Residence, Syracuse
Hotel Gallery House has 12 elegant and comfortably furnished rooms, each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and minibar. Conveniently located in Palermo's busy centre, business facilities include internet/email, fax and photocopying. Hotel Gallery House, Palermo
This Trapani hotel is ideal for business visitors to this market town on Sicily's north-west coast. Conference rooms seating up to 160 people boast extensive facilities including wifi internet access and audiovisual technical equipment. Crystal Hotel, Trapani
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
