Hotel Terme Metropole is a five-star spa hotel in Italy, with five thermal swimming pools in its generous grounds. There are 100 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with telephone, TV, internet point, personal safe and minibar, and the hotel has an elegant restaurant plus a bar and night club. Hotel Terme Metropole, Padua
This Turin hotel is situated in the business and commercial district, west of the city centre. Fast and frequent metro trains get you into the historic heart of Turin in just five minutes. The four-star Blu Hotel is in the Collegno district of the city, and has a fresh, contemporary and colourful design (the hotel was only finished in 2003). Blu Hotel, Turin
Hotel Atelier sul Mare is a hotel in Sicily, Italy. Quite unique, it is just a few metres from the beautiful sea at Cefalu, with silence, beautiful sunsets and a wonderful setting surrounded by fine artworks. Hotel Atelier sul Mare, Messina
The nautical-themed Hotel Il Faro can be found close to Sorrento's sea front and guests can choose between a wonderful sea view or a quieter vista over the gardens. Hotel Il Faro, Naples
This Rome hotel is right in the middle of Rome within minutes of many of the city's main tourist attractions, including the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. You're also within minutes of the main shopping district, Via Frattina e Via Condotti. Hotel Accademia, Rome
Bologna's prestigious Excelsior hotel is part of the superior Starhotels chain and offers a high standard of service and comfort in a contemporary boutique-style setting. Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna
This hotel in Sant'Agnello is a beautiful converted mansion in a tranquil area. It has magnificent views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius and is only 60 kilometres from the exciting city of Naples. Hotel Villa Garden, Naples
The new Jolly Hotel in Bergamo is conveniently located close to the railway station. There are 88 comfortable, peaceful rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities as well as cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection and minibar. Jolly Hotel, Bergamo
