Perfect for families or business travellers, this hotel in Mestre is located in the Castellana area, close to the A4 motorway, and within easy reach of downtown Venice. The hotel offers a free shuttle service into the city centre, so you can explore its various historic sights. Hotel Venezia Mestre Castellana, Venice
This Naples hotel is situated in the centre of Napoli, within easy reach of the Piazza del Plebiscito, site of the city's Royal Palace. A sympathetically restored 17th-century palace, Naples' Hotel Il Convento offers comfortable, stylish rooms and suites, some with a private roof garden or mezzanine floor. Hotel Il Convento, Naples
The Hotel Centrale, Venice Mestre is conveniently situated on the mainland just a short bus ride from Venice proper. There are 90 en-suite rooms, each with satellite TV and direct-dial phone line. Hotel Centrale, Venice
In the business district of the city, this four star hotel in Turin is perfectly placed for enjoying all this historic town has to offer. The Pacific Hotel Fortino is on Strada del Fortino, just a few minutes from unmissable sights such as the Cathedral (home of the Turin Shroud), the Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Antiquity. Pacific Hotel Fortino, Turin
Calabria — An elegant 3-star hotel with great dining, conference and sports facilities, private beach, boat trips and organised excursions. Hotel Club Kennedy. Hotel Club Kennedy, Reggio Calabria
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This Rome hotel is in a very central position on the Via Nazionale, just a short walking distance from several of the major attractions, including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum as well being within easy reach of some excellent shopping streets. Hotel Cortina, Rome
Hotel Ca' di Valle is located on the Cavallino-Treporti peninisula on the shores of the Venetian Lagoon. This welcoming family-run hotel offers 83 attractively presented en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite television and a personal safe. Hotel Ca' Di Valle, Venice
This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is centrally located downtown in the city centre, close to the cathedral (Duomo) and not far from Santa Maria Novella with its mainline train station. Hotel Sofitel, Florence
