Situated on the main square of the town of Como, the Hotel Metropole Suisse offers four-star comfort near the shores of Lake Como itself. Comfort and luxury is all at this Italian hotel, with an impressive range of exercise and pampering options either on site or nearby, including pool, gym, massage, nail salon and beauty treatments. Hotel Metropole Suisse, Como
Campania — This 3-star holiday hotel lies in a strikingly beautiful location right on the shore of the Gulf of Naples. The excellent vacation facilities include a swimming pool, a restaurant with terrific views and every modern comfort. Hotel Admiral. Hotel Admiral, Naples
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Hotel Esplanade is a grand four-star hotel situated conveniently close to the railway station and the beach in Pescara. There are 150 tastefully decorated rooms, each with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, colour TV and minibar. Hotel Esplanade, Pescara
Hotel Privilege is a welcoming three-star hotel in Florence, housed in an historic building on the banks of the Arno. There are 22 bright, elegant rooms, many with lovely views and all with immaculate private bathroom, satellite television, direct-dial telephone, trouser press and hairdryer. Hotel Privilege, Florence
This hotel in Furore, in Italy's Campania region, enjoys an excellent location with fabulous views along the Amalfi coastline. The attractive towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello are all within a few minutes' drive and the hotel is known in the area for its excellent restaurant. Hotel Bacco, Salerno
With fabulous views over St Peter's Basilica, this hotel in Rome offers a relaxing setting from which to explore the Vatican City or venture by bus into the ancient heart of the city. With two restaurants serving light lunches and Italian specialities, a piano bar and separate wine bar, there is plenty of scope for relaxing at the four-star Movenpick Hotel Central Park, Rome. Movenpick Hotel Central Park, Rome
A stone's throw from the monuments of Classical Rome, this hotel in Italy is the perfect pace for exploring the Eternal City. The four-star Hotel Pace Helvezia is within walking distance of the Colosseum, Pantheon and Foro Romano, and just a few hundred yards from the central railway station. Hotel Pace Elvezia, Rome
The Grand Hotel Capitol is a handsome, modern four-star hotel in Italy, centrally located in Chianciano Terme, Tuscany. All the 68 rooms are elegantly furnished and have air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. Grand Hotel Capitol, Siena
