This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is named after Leonardo's famous Mona Lisa painting, which was stolen in 1913 and subsequently recovered inside this very hotel a little while later. Hotel La Gioconda, Florence
This Naples hotel is situated in the centre of Napoli, within easy reach of the Piazza del Plebiscito, site of the city's Royal Palace. A sympathetically restored 17th-century palace, Naples' Hotel Il Convento offers comfortable, stylish rooms and suites, some with a private roof garden or mezzanine floor. Hotel Il Convento, Naples
The three-storey Villa Felice, once owned by the Porpora Anastasio family, offers ten luxurious rooms. Standard rooms come with king-size bed, shower or bath, Superior rooms have a king-sized bed and a bathroom with Jacuzzi, and deluxe rooms feature double beds and a private terrace. Private transport to the beach can be arranged. Hotel Villa Felice Relais, Salerno
This pleasant three-star hotel is located close to the beach and within easy walking distance of the shopping centre at Bibione Spiaggia. This is a pleasant seaside resort on Italy's northeastern Adriatic coast with plenty of facilities and wonderful pinewoods filled with cycling and walking trails. Hotel Bembo, Venice
This Naples hotel is located in a lively area near the railway station and not far from the centre of Naples (or Napoli). A 3-star establishment, the Hotel Suite Esedra has 17 traditionally designed guest bedrooms, each with a selection of amenities including private bathroom, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and safe. Hotel Suite Esedra, Naples
The three-star Hotel Mont Blanc is a hotel located at the centre of charming Courmayeur in the Aosta valley. This most spectacular and popular of all Italy's Alpine destinations is enjoyed for its winter sports and summer walks in the breathtaking valleys around Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco), Europe's highest mountain. Hotel Mont Blanc, Aosta
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 3-star Hotel Domus De Janas sits on the eastern coast of Sardinia, and enjoys terrific access to one of the island's most beautiful beaches. Torre di Bari sits just south of the town of Tortoli. The town of Bari Sardo sits just a little way inland and Tortoli is just up the coast. Hotel Domus De Janas, Nuoro
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