Step just off the tourist trail and discover the real Venice ... La Locanda di Orsaria is a fine hotel in the old quarter of Canareggio. This is the part of Venice that was the original Ghetto, back in the Middle Ages, and is historically fascinating.
Hotel Antico Moro is a very pleasant three-star hotel in Veneto, conveniently located close to the motorway exit at Mestre, just 15 minutes from Venice. The hotel is built around an eighteenth century palazzo originally owned by the Foscari family.
A very nice hotel in Venice, the Hotel Locanda Ovidius is an attractive three-star hotel in an excellent location close to the fabled Rialto Bridge. There are just 15 airy rooms furnished in antique Venetian style with ornate furnishings and lovely Murano glass light fittings.
This typically Venetian hotel has a warm, friendly feel and is located somewhat off the beaten track, yet just a short walk from St Mark's and all Venice's most famous monuments. There are 17 attractive rooms in the main hotel and a pleasant annex, which is just along the street.
Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo is a charming hotel in Venice, with bags of character ideally located close to the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. There are ten exquisitely decorated and comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, satellite , internet connection, personal safe and minibar.
Hotel Ateneo is a charming little historic hotel in Venice, nestling in a quiet backwater just a stone's throw from St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. There are 20 elegant rooms decorated in 19th-century Venetian style with rich fabrics and fine furnishings.
Hotel Diplomatic is a pleasant three-star hotel conveniently situated just a few metres from a lovely sandy beach. There are 40 rooms, each simply furnished and decorated in a bright, understated manner.
Hotel Aretusa Vacanze is an atmospheric hotel in Syracuse's historic centre housed in an attractive 17th-century villa. There are 10 simply furnished, contemporary-style rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV and fridge.
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.
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.
The Aldebaran Family Hotel is a small, friendly modern hotel set in rolling countryside between Syracuse and Floridia. There are nine bright, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and safety-deposit box.
Hotel Magnolia is an attractive, family-run B&B-style hotel in the ancient heart of Syracuse's Isola di Ortigia. It's extremely calm and peaceful here and you are perfectly placed for exploring the rich historic heart of the city.
The Best Western City Hotel is a lovely, peaceful four-star hotel in the centre of Genoa with 66 spacious, comfortable rooms. Every room has luxurious en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, internet connection, tea- and coffee-making facilities and AM/FM radio.
Jolly Hotel Plaza is an elegant four-star hotel in the centre of old Genoa. Conveniently placed for all the historic sites, it is also just a five-minute taxi journey from the International Trade Fair building.
Hotel Moderno Verdi is a beautiful four-star hotel housed in an early 20th century building in the heart of Genoa's old quarter. The hotel has 87 elegantly furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, telephone, TV, internet connection, safety deposit box and minibar.
The Sheraton is an impressive, modern Italy hotel conveniently located close to Genoa's international airport. There are 283 spacious rooms, each fitted with a luxurious Carrera-marble bathroom and equipped with satellite TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem plug, safety deposit box and minibar.
Hotel Viale Sauli is a comfortable modern hotel centrally located in Genoa's popular shopping district. There are 56 bright, comfortable rooms, all with a spacious en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite television and minibar. The hotel has a welcoming lounge/bar and a currency exchange.
A lovely four-star Sicily hotel, La Rosa sul Mare is on the most beautiful hillside of the Plemmirio nature park in Siracusa, with its cliffs of white rock and its flowered terraces gently sloping down to the Ionian Sea.
Hotel Vittoria is a quiet, modern hotel near the Porto Antico district of Genoa, just a short walk from the world famous aquarium. The hotel has 41 clean, spacious rooms, all with pristine en-suite facilities plus direct-dial telephone, colour TV and minibar.
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.
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.
The Albergo Athenaeum Palermo is conveniently located near the city's university and just 500m from the motorway to Catania and Trapani. There are 80 comfortably furnished, modern rooms all with air conditioning, TV, telephone, safety-deposit box and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Hotel Gardenia has 16 comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms, each with en-suite facilities, many with balconies. Rooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite facilities along with telephone, cable/satellite TV, fax machine and ADSL internet connection.
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.
One of Palermo's most impressive hotels, the Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes offers an excellent, highly professional service to business travellers and holidaymakers alike. The 177 sumptuously furnished and air-conditioned rooms are all en-suite and have TV, telephone and minbar.
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is a luxurious five-star hotel overlooking the Gulf of Palermo. Each of the 109 en-suite rooms has cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Guests may dine either in the excellent restaurant with its panoramic views or the stylish American poolside bar.
The Excelsior Palace Hotel, Palermo is a beautiful palazzo-style hotel with 117 comfortably furnished rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning and en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial phone, cable TV, minibar and internet link.
The historic hotel Grande Albergo Sole is right in the heart of old Palermo. 110 tastefully furnished rooms each have en-suite bathroom, TV, direct-dial phone and minibar and there is an excellent rooftop restaurant and bar with panoramic views.
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.
Looking onto the broad curve of the bay from Siracusa, this Sicilian hotel is both central and very quiet.
