This hotel in Rome offers visitors the chance to explore the ancient city to its fullest. Situated in between the majestic Basilica of St Peter's, Santa Maria Maggiore and Termini Station, historic sites such as the Colosseum and Foro Romano (Roman Forum) are within walking distance of the Hotel Marco Polo, Rome. Hotel Marco Polo, Rome
The Astoria Executive Hotel is a modern three-star hotel conveniently situated right in the heart of Parma. With 88 contemporary-style rooms, all with private bathroom, colour television, direct-dial telephone and minibar, guests can expect a comfortable, relaxing stay. Astoria Executive Hotel, Parma
The Hotel Dimora Sant' Eligio is in an ancient part of Naples close to the Piazza Mercato. There are 12 comfortable en-suite rooms all with colour TV, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone and minibar. Dimora Sant'Eligio, Naples
Just a few yards from the city's main railway station at Stazione Centrale, this hotel in Milan is the ideal base for your vacation or business trip to the city. All rooms at the three-star Amadeus Hotel, Via Vitruvio, Milan, have private bathroom, direct phone, and TV with Sky News and CNN. Comfort Hotel Amadeus, Milan
This Catania hotel is one of the ever-popular Jolly Hotels chain, and offers reliable, modern comforts and a great base for exploring Sicily's beautiful eastern coastline. The Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina is a very nice modern hotel with 56 spacious en-suite rooms, many with lovely harbour views. Jolly Hotel Catania Ognina, Catania
This elegant Piedmont hotel is spaciously appointed. Each of the 33 rooms at the Hotel Furno, San Francesco Al Campo is furnished individually and all have every modern comfort you will need - including satellite TV, direct telephone line, internet access, safe, air conditioning, minibar and hairdryer. Hotel Furno, Turin
This hotel in Florence is a genuine piece of history, set in a former palace once owned by the aristocratic Medici family, rulers of the city in the 14th century. The airy rooms feature private bathrooms, minibars and air-conditioning as standard, and many of them contain neoclassical designs hundreds of years old. Hotel Martelli, Florence
Hotel Iside is a small, modern hotel just 200 metres from the entrance to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. There are 18 rooms, all with private balcony looking out either on to the pretty hotel garden or the ruins. Hotel Iside, Naples
