The three-star Hotel Nettuno, in Castel Maggiore, offers extensive conference facilities and a comfortable environment in which to relax - all within 3km of the historic centre of Bologna. Hotel Nettuno, Bologna
Hotel Ristorante El Rustego is a charming hotel in Italy, housed in a converted manor house a little way outside the city of Padua. There are 41 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, radio alarm and a choice between a full-English breakfast and a continental buffet in the morning. Hotel Ristorante El Rustego, Padua
A very nice three-star hotel in the centre of Turin, the Hotel Lancaster is set in the business district of the city. Nearby lie the Parco del Valentino, the Duomo (Turin Cathedral with the Turin Shroud) and the Egyptian Museum. Hotel Lancaster, Turin
The three-star Hotel La Lucertola in Vietri sul Mare is the ideal base for both holidaymakers and business travellers. It offers 33 well-appointed rooms that each have their own balcony and view of the Amalfi coastline, as well as air conditioning, internet access and a television. Hotel La Lucertola, Salerno
The Hotel Borromeo is ideally located right in the centre of Rome near the Colosseum. 30 en-suite rooms each have satellite/cable TV, air conditioning, phone, minibar and safety deposit box and other facilities include 24-hour room service, american-style bar, a roof garden and conference room. Hotel Borromeo, Rome
Hotel Le Rocce del Capo is an attractive small hotel on the Italian Riviera. This Italian hotel has a wonderful beachfront location in the quiet, picturesque resort of Ospedaletti (the beach has the coveted European Blue Flag designation, recognising water and sand quality). Hotel Le Rocce del Capo, Imperia
This Rome hotel is housed in a medieval building which has beautiful frescoes by the artist Pinturicchio. The four-star Hotel Columbus, Rome has great transport links to the rest of the city. Its modern comfortable rooms have en-suite facilities and air conditioning, and many also have high-speed internet access to allow you to check your emails regularly. Hotel Columbus, Rome
Hotel Tre Torri is handsome three star hotel set a short distance outside Agrigento. There are 118 spacious rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities as well as satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and hairdryer. The hotel has a fine restaurant, an elegant piano bar and a discotheque. Hotel Tre Torri, Agrigento
