The Strand Hotel Colorado is an attractive three-star hotel directly on the seafront a few kilometres outside Ravenna, in Lido di Savio. There are 44 comfortable rooms, many with private balconies overlooking the sea and all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and direct modem link. Strand Hotel Colorado, Ravenna
This elegant hotel in Piedmont is idyllically located on the eastern shores of Lake Orta; it boasts tremendous views over the lake and of the magnificent mountain scenery. The area abounds with cycling and nature trails and there are several excellent golf courses and facilities for watersports in the area. Hotel La Sibilla Cusiana, Novara
The Albergo A' Paziella is a delightful four-star hotel offering an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in a wonderful central setting on Capri. There are 20 beautifully decorated, spacious rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, minibar and personal safe. Hotel 'A Paziella, Naples
Hotel Mutacita, Rimini, lies just 250 metres from the beach. There are 33 light, modern rooms, all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Mutacita, Rimini
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is located directly on the beach in a quiet area of the resort named in honour of Gina Lollobrigida. The excellent amenities of Lido di Jesolo are immediately on hand and Venice is reachable by boat in around 30 minutes from here. Park Hotel Brasilia, Venice
Campania - 5-star luxury in this splendid hotel looking over the Gulf of Naples. Offering top-class vacation and conference facilities within easy driving distance of the Mediterranean, Naples, the Amalfi coast, Vesuvius and Pompeii. Grand Hotel La Pace. Grand Hotel La Pace, Naples
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This welcoming family-run hotel in Trento province is located less than a kilometre from the ski lifts and all the facilities of the mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio are on the doorstep. Hotel Garni Arnica, Trento
This simple, homely, budget-priced hotel in Milan offers B&B style accommodation in the city's commercial district close to the San Siro Stadium and Milan's Trade Fair. There is plenty of public transport to take you into the historic city centre and the area has plenty of cafes and bars. Hotel Edy, Milan
