Ideally situated near the world-famous Arena and many of Verona's other historic attractions, the newly renovated Hotel Mastino has 54 elegant, air-conditioned bedrooms with balcony, bath, colour satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar and internet access. Hotel Mastino, Verona
This hotel in Florence (Firenze) is strategically situated close to the Duomo and just a short walk from the city's business district. There are 28 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone and minibar. The breakfast buffet can be taken either in the comfort of your room or downstairs in the hotel dining room alongside your fellow guests between 7 and 10am. Hotel Gioia, Florence
Right in the historic centre of Rome, this hotel in Italy could hardly be better placed for seeing the sights. The three-star Hotel Castellino, on Rome's Via Cesare Battisti, has artistic interior spaces, hung with modern art and murals. Hotel Castellino Palio Bianco, Rome
Campania — This 3-star holiday hotel lies in a strikingly beautiful location right on the shore of the Gulf of Naples. The excellent vacation facilities include a swimming pool, a restaurant with terrific views and every modern comfort. Hotel Admiral. Hotel Admiral, Naples
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A three-star hotel on Calabria's Ionian Coast - the Hotel Residence Cassiodoro is in Staletti, set just back from the Gulf of Squillace. This is one of Italy's most beautiful stretches of coastline, renowned for its white sands, crystal-clear blue sea and reliable sunshine. Hotel Residence Cassiodoro, Catanzaro
This three-star hotel in Calabria is located in Italy's stunning Sila Massif, in the southern Apennine mountains. Dino's Hotel, a modern establishment in the heart of the mountain town San Giovanni in Fiore, gives terrific access to Calabria's fine ski resorts in the wintertime, and offers great walking and hiking in the beautiful wilderness of the Sila during the summer. Dino's Hotel, Cosenza
Garda - This 3 star vacation hotel is near Lake Garda in the Italian region of Trentino. Overlooking the blue lake waters and amidst green olive trees, the hotel is surrounded by mountains that provide a scenery of unparalleled beauty. Hotel Gabry. Hotel Gabry, Trento
The recently renovated Club Hotel Roma & Trevi is located in the pretty spa-town of Cervia, a few kilometres south of Ravenna. There are 80 rooms, all with private balcony, shower room, satellite television and direct-dial telephone. Club Hotel Roma and Trevi, Ravenna
