Conveniently located right by the exit of the A11 motorway/highway, this very nice hotel in Lucca has 68 beautifully designed, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. The Eurostars Toscana, Lucca has an excellent restaurant, a stylish bar, a well-equipped gymnasium and a dedicated business support centre. Eurostars Toscana, Lucca
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
Hotel Giardinetto is a recently built hotel situated on the outskirts of Padua - the hotel lies near the Prato delle Valle square. There are 18 fresh, modern rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Al Giardinetto, Padua
Situated in Duomo Square, close to the sea front, the Hotel Fontana has 21 rooms and 3 suites, all with bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, heating and air conditioning, telephone and minibar. Most rooms overlook the square or have a sea view, and suites feature a shower with hydro massage and a personal sauna. Hotel Fontana, Salerno
This medium-sized modern hotel near Venice has a great location just 25 metres from the sandy beach at Lido di Jesolo and within easy reach of all the excellent facilities that this popular tourist resort has to offer. Hotel Stockholm, Venice
This attractive family-run hotel in Piedmont (Piemonte) is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Set in pretty landscaped gardens, the hotel has fabulous views of the mountainous Lombardy countryside and the expansive lake. Hotel Conca Azzurra, Novara
Hotel Balocco has fabulous views over the glamorous harbour of Porto Cervo, capital of Sardinia's beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 34 spacious rooms, many with balconies and all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and safety-deposit box. Hotel Balocco, Sassari
This hotel in Spoleto is well placed for visitors to see all that the town has to offer. Built in the city centre, the Hotel dei Duchi, Spoleto looks onto some of the most important attractions in the town, including the Madonna della Stella monastery, the Cavea (Roman theatre), and the beautiful Spoleto valley. Hotel dei Duchi, Perugia
