The Astoria Executive Hotel is a modern three-star hotel conveniently situated right in the heart of Parma. With 88 contemporary-style rooms, all with private bathroom, colour television, direct-dial telephone and minibar, guests can expect a comfortable, relaxing stay. Astoria Executive Hotel, Parma
Four-star luxury in the heart of Rome, the Starhotels Metropole is ideal for leisure and business travellers alike. With air conditioned rooms, business facilities including internet connections, meeting rooms and fax facilities, and a very nice bar and restaurant, this hotel in Italy is a terrific base near Rome's Stazione Termini rail station. Hotel Metropole, Rome
On the sea-front in the fashionable Marina Centro area, the recently renovated Villa Bianca Hotel has 64 well-furnished rooms, each with air conditioning, private bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, minibar, hairdryer and private balcony. Hotel Villa Bianca, Rimini
This Rome hotel is close to the Via Appia Antica, once the gateway to the ancient city of Rome. Today, it is also close to the Nunidio Quadrato underground/subway/metro stop which is only 100 metres walk from the building, allowing guests to access all of the main attractions. City Guest House, Rome
This Venice (Venezia) hotel is situated on the Venice Lido, an island only ten minutes away from all of the attractions of St Mark's Square, and easily accessible by the frequent boat service which runs throughout the day and night. Hotel Villa Mabapa, Venice
A winning mix of comfort and friendliness, this Milan hotel was completely renovated in 2004. The Hotel Baviera is situated close to the main rail station, the fashion district, Las Scala and the Cathedral ... perfect for making the most of your stay in Milan. Hotel Baviera, Milan
Hotel des Etrangers et Miramare, Syracuse, is a luxurious five-star hotel with its own private beach in the ancient Isle of Ortigia, Syracuse. There are 80 beautifully decorated, spacious rooms, many with fabulous sea views and each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Des Etrangers et Miramare, Syracuse
The Hotel Rio, San Remo offers three-star accommodation on Corso Matuzia, near to the centre of this lovely town on Italy's Riviera dei Fiori. Hotel Rio, Imperia
