In the heart of La Spezia, the four-star Jolly Hotel is a terrific base for exploring the lovely region of Liguria and the northern Tyrrhenian coast of Italy, with delights such as the Cinque Terre. This La Spezia Hotel has a choice of comfortable single, double or twin rooms, most with sea views. Jolly Hotel, La Spezia
An hotel in Rome just five minutes from the central station at Stazione Termini, the Hotel Caracciolo is ideally placed for getting into, out of, and around the Eternal City. This hotel in Italy provides three-star comfort and a family focus. Hotel Caracciolo, Rome
This friendly Mestre hotel, dating from the 1950s, has a traditional, friendly feel and offers excellent standards of comfort and service in a convenient central location. The city of Venice is just ten minutes away either by train or by bus, while Mestre has a buzzing commercial centre and plenty of excellent shopping. Hotel Tritone, Venice
The Hotel Venus Sea Gardens is an elegant hotel in the Siracusa region of Sicily, within easy reach of the popular cities of Catania and Siracusa (Syracuse). Hotel Venus Sea Garden, Syracuse
This comfortable four-star hotel in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region offers a range of accommodation in a stunning setting overlooking the alpine town of Merano. An excellent range of sporting and outdoor activities is available right from the hotel doors and spa treatments are available within the hotel. Hotel Miramonti, Merano, Bolzano
This hotel in Viareggio is conveniently situated in the centre of town very close to the Matilde Tower. The two-star Hotel Lupori has 19 clean, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite shower facilities, cable/satellite TV and air-conditioning. Hotel Lupori, Lucca
High a cliff, only a few steps away from the Duomo and the sea, the classically elegant 19th-century Villa Lara offers bedrooms with private bathroom, hydromassage tub or shower, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Hotel Villa Lara, Salerno
Hotel Mion is a luxurious four-star hotel in the pretty resort of Silvi Marina close to Pescara. The hotel has 64 spacious rooms, including five suites, all with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable television and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Mion, Teramo
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