Hotel Residence is a friendly, family-run B&B-style hotel with a super garden conveniently situated right in the centre of Taormina, on the Italian island of Sicily. There are 23 simply furnished en-suite rooms, all with telephone and safety-deposit box. Hotel Residence, Messina
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
The Hotel Del Centro is ideally placed close to Palermo's major attractions. Set in an elegant period building, each of the 22 rooms has its own balcony together with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, TV and internet connection. Hotel Del Centro, Palermo
A lovely hotel near Agrigento, the Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel is idyllically located close to the lovely Le Dune beach and just seven kilometres from the medieval centre of Agrigento itself. There are 92 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, colour TV, personal safe and minibar. Baia di Ulisse Beach Hotel, Agrigento
Nestled in the ancient sea port of Messina, Sicily, Royal Palace Hotel offers four star accommodation that will appeal to holiday makers and business travellers alike. Royal Palace Hotel, Messina
Sleeps 10+
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
Villa Greta is a pleasant family-run hotel in a quiet location close to Taormina's ancient centre, on the Italian island of Sicily. This Taormina hotel has 23 bright, cheerful rooms, nearly all of which have a terrace or balcony with fabulous views of Etna or the sea. Hotel Villa Greta, Messina
Enjoy a stay in modern luxury in downtown Ragusa, the elegant centre of Sicily's southern coast. Recently refurbished, this Ragusa hotel boasts spacious rooms with all modern amenities and a traditional restaurant offering national dishes and regional specialities. Hotel Montreal, Ragusa
