The Hotel Biri, Padova, part of the Best Western chain, is situated in Padua's commercial district close to the trade fair. This Italian hotel has 92 pleasant, airy en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, internet connection point and minibar. Best Western Hotel Biri, Padua
Very near to both the Colosseum and Stazione Termini, this hotel in Rome is perfectly located for exploring the Eternal City. With a family focus, the Hotel Richmond lies on Largo Corrado Ricci, just a stone's throw from the Domus Aurea. This hotel in Italy offers a friendly atmosphere within the heart of Rome. Hotel Richmond, Rome
The Hotel Marmorata is ideally placed for sightseeing. It features comfortable, deluxe rooms and suites, each with sea view, antique furniture, queen-size beds and Jacuzzi. All rooms have air conditioning, radio, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, hairdryer and internet access. Hotel Marmorata, Salerno
Conveniently situated adjacent to Rome's most famous attractions, the historic Hotel Hiberia is ideally located for sightseeing. Each of the 36 rooms have en-suite facilities, TV, minibar and phone. Hotel Hiberia, Rome
A lovely four-star Sicily hotel, La Rosa sul Mare is on the most beautiful hillside of the Plemmirio nature park in Siracusa, with its cliffs of white rock and its flowered terraces gently sloping down to the Ionian Sea. La Rosa sul Mare, Syracuse
Hotel Machiavelli is a restored 16th Century palace in the ancient centre of Florence with splendid views of the Duomo and other landmarks. Three stars. Hotel Machiavelli, Florence, Florence
This three-star hotel in Venice-Mestre is set in a pretty, early 20th-century Venetian-style building on Piazza Ferretto in the centre of the city. The accommodation is welcoming and bright and there are excellent transport links both to Venice and the nearby Veneto cities of Padua, Treviso and Vicenza via the excellent bus and railway services. Hotel Al Vivit, Venice
As part of a 19th century villa, this hotel in Rome has charm and character. Traditional and comfortable, it is situated south of the Vatican City near Rome's largest park, the Villa Doria Pamphili. Hotel il Castelletto, Rome
