Choose from 147 tastefully furnished and beautifully equipped rooms at the Jolly Hotel de la Gare, in the centre of Bologna. This is a convenient, central base for exploring Bologna, with its sights including the Neptune Fountain, Europe's oldest university, and the city's famous porticoed streets. Hotel De La Gare, Bologna
This two-star hotel in Rimini has great sea views from its rooms, which also enjoy full air conditioning and en suite facilities. Guests can choose from a range of sporting activities such as tennis or cycling and there is also a spa where you can relax after a hard day at the beach. Ramada Rimini Villa Rosa, Rimini
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Hotel Aquila D'Oro, Riccione has 44 bright, modern rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, radio and minibar. Cots are available and there is a babysitting service plus regular children's activities. There is a fine restaurant plus a chic piano bar with live music. Hotel Aquila D'Oro, Rimini
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Hotel Augustus is a handsome, modern hotel set amid pines close to one of Riccione's finest beaches. The 44 rooms all have en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet connection and minibar. Hotel Augustus, Rimini
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Hotel Dasamo, Rimini is a modern, family-run three-star hotel set in a quiet side street close to Rimini's sandy beach. There are 66 spacious, pleasant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and personal safe. Hotel Dasamo, Rimini
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Set just outside the town centre of Sassuolo, 15km south-west of the city of Modena, the Hotel Leon d'Oro offers the best in modern comfort and superb service. Hotel Leon d'Oro, Modena
This hotel in Rimini is peacefully situated close to an attractive park just 20 minutes' walk from the city's business district and a short distance from the beach. Hotel Villa Lalla, Rimini
Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a wonderfully atmospheric hotel in the centre of Bologna offering traditional Bolognese hospitality. There are 29 attractive rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna
