The three-star Hotel Nettuno, in Castel Maggiore, offers extensive conference facilities and a comfortable environment in which to relax - all within 3km of the historic centre of Bologna. Hotel Nettuno, Bologna
This exquisite and historic hotel was originally built for a wealthy Genoese merchant and is set in attractive grounds in the city. There are 17 generously proportioned and beautifully decorated and furnished rooms at the Hotel Villa Pagoda, Genoa, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and en-suite bathroom. Hotel Villa Pagoda, Genoa
The recently refurbished Hotel Leopardi is within walking distance of the centre of Verona and within easy reach of many of the city's historic tourist sites. It has 81 elegant rooms, including three Junior Suites with en-suite hydromassage bath. Hotel Leopardi, Verona
This handsome four-star hotel in Venice-Mestre is conveniently located in the city's commercial district and has a cosy, traditional atmosphere. There are excellent transport links from here, with the A4 motorway/highway exit, the mainline railway and the international airport all just minutes away. Hotel President, Venice
This hotel in Rome stands in an exclusive location by the ancient Roman Forum, a few steps from the Colosseum. The Dalai Lama has stayed in the hotel, although he insisted on sleeping on the floor! The hotel boasts a fantastic rooftop restaurant with a view over the three forums. Hotel Forum, Rome
This hotel in Rome is located in the centre of the city but away from the urban noise, tucked away on a peaceful residential side street. The hotel is within a short distance of the Spanish Steps, the Barberini Square, The Pantheon, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. Sofitel Roma, Rome
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. La Rosa sul Mare, Syracuse
The Hotel Marmorata is ideally placed for sightseeing. It features comfortable, deluxe rooms and suites, each with sea view, antique furniture, queen-size beds and Jacuzzi. All rooms have air conditioning, radio, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, hairdryer and internet access. Hotel Marmorata, Salerno
