Starhotels du Park is conveniently located right in the centre of Parma adjacent to the lovely Parco Ducale. Housed in an opulent Liberty-style building, this luxurious four-star hotel has 169 spacious and comfortable rooms, all comfortably air-conditioned and with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, radio and CD player, tea and coffee-making facilities and internet modem. Starhotels Du Parc, Parma
With Rome's main railway station (Termini) as its next door neighbour, the Hotel Bled, Rome offers three-star accommodation in the heart of the city. With a selection of air conditioned double rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, minibar and direct phone, and a full English breakfast each morning, this Rome hotel provides the comfort and sustenance you need for long days exploring this enthralling city. Hotel Bled, Rome
Hotel Federico II is a fabulous four-star hotel and conference centre set in beautiful parkland just 1.5km from the attractive medieval city of Jesi, Marche, Italy. Hotel Federico II, Ancona
This Moena hotel is on the edge of the town, a small settlement known as 'the fairy of the Dolomites', famous for the white woods of Val di Fessa. Moena is in the Trevalli ski area, and has access to over 1180 kilometres of trails for skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer. Hotel Dolce Casa, Trento
This most attractive hotel in Sassari province stands on the bay at Porto Conte, which lies around 12 kilometres away from Alghero. This part of the island has strong Spanish and Catalan influences and the hotel was designed by an eminent local architect who has blended traditional cultural motifs with a comfortable modern design that fits seamlessly into the natural landscape. Hotel Portoconte, Sassari
A two-star hotel in Venice (Venezia), the Hotel Arcadia is wedded deep to the history of the ancient Cannaregio district (or sestiere) in which it lies. The building is a palazzo dating back to the 1600s, for centuries the residence of an aristocratic Roman family. Hotel Arcadia, Venice
On the western shore of Lake Garda, the elegant new Hotel Riva del Sole in Moniga del Garda is just 50 metres from the lake. It has 23 spacious, soundproofed rooms with private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe, air conditioning and minibar. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake. Hotel Riva del Sole, Brescia
Villa Las Tronas is a beautiful historic hotel set on one of Sardinia's most spectacular gulfs; it lies just a short walk from the centre of Alghero on the Italian island. There are 25 delightful rooms, all with views either of the hotel's park or out to sea. Villa Las Tronas Hotel, Sassari
