The Etruscan Chocohotel is a unique chocolate-themed hotel not far from the historic centre of Perugia. There are 94 spacious rooms, each with its own private bathroom, direct-dial phone plus an adjoining seating area equipped with satellite/cable TV and a minibar. Etruscan Chocohotel, Perugia
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
Hotel Negresco is one of the more prestigious four-star hotels in the popular resort of Forte dei Marmi, on Tuscany's Mediterranean coast. There are 39 comfortable rooms, each with its own marble-clad en-suite bathroom and fabulous views either out to sea or over towards the mountains. Hotel Il Negresco, Lucca
A marvellous choice of hotel in Liguria, The Pollon Inn is a welcoming guesthouse-style hotel right in the centre of San Remo. This Italian hotel is close to the Teatro Ariston, where the world-famous San Remo festival is held. There are just three charming en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Pollon Inn, Imperia
Set in the magnificent Cogne valley in the Aosta region, the Hotel Miramonti offers romantic four-star luxury and pampering in an Alpine valley famous for its spectacular views. Some of these magnificent panoramas can be enjoyed from the hotel's superb restaurant. Hotel Miramonti, Aosta
Tuscany - Hotel Reale is a lovely vacation hotel conceived as a classical Tuscan building. Totally immersed in its own peaceful garden, it is surrounded by trees and has a swimming-pool with hydromassage. Hotel Reale, Pistoia
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The delightful town of Praiano is the setting for this Amalfi Coast hotel. The name of the four-star Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Praiano, means 'golden sunset' and that is the view guests can enjoy from their room, the spacious terraces or from the rooftop swimming pool. Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Salerno
This hotel is situated on the Amalfi Coast in the pretty resort of Positano. Views from here are wonderful and the attractive resorts of Sorrento and Amalfi itself are both within easy reach while the town centre is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Hotel Punta Regina, Salerno
