The three-star Hotel Bentivoglio, near Bologna, lies in delightful surroundings, opposite the 16th-century Bentivoglio Family Castle and overlooking the Naval Canal. The centre of Bologna is just 10km away and this accommodation offers everything you need. Hotel Bentivoglio, Bologna
The Relais Sant'Eligio is a dazzling four-star hotel situated on a beautiful stretch of coastline close to the town of Ostuni, in Italy's Puglia region. The hotel has 22 elegantly decorated rooms, all with air-conditioning and en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and a generously stocked minibar. Relais Sant' Eligio, Brindisi
The Albergo Ristorante Corona is an impressive 19th century building in the centre of the spa town of Bagni di Lucca, set in one of the greenest parts of the Lucca area. Albergo Ristorante Corona, Lucca
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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This attractive and historic hotel in Milan (Milano) is set in an elegant Liberty-style building in the city's Magenta district, not far from the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where Leonardo da Vinci's fabulous masterpiece The Last Supper can be viewed. Ariosto Hotel, Milan
This friendly, family-run hotel in Florence sits in an historically famous eighteenth century building on the Via Cavour. A hearty breakfast and satellite TV including CNN and BBC World, air conditioning, free internet access ... this is the perfect relaxing base for your vacation in Florence. Hotel Colomba, Florence
This Positano hotel acts as a splendid base from which to explore the delightful Amalfi Coast, with its abundance of fashionable beaches and enticing views. The 80 beautiful rooms at the Hotel Conca D'Ora are each equipped with hairdryer, TV, and direct-line telephone, and every single room enjoys a breathtaking view over the Amalfi coastline itself. Hotel Conca D'Oro, Salerno
The Hotel Eliseo, Rome is part of the Leonardi chain, with 14 hotels in the Eternal City. With a great location, sitting at the top of the world-famous Via Veneto, and thus superbly positioned for the best of the city's fashion shopping, this Rome hotel offers four-star accommodation, and terrific views onto the Villa Borghese (Rome's second-largest park). Hotel Eliseo, Rome
