Hotel Lo Scoiattolo is a friendly, welcoming three star hotel set amid chestnut woods in the hillside resort of Massino Visconti, near to Italy's Lake Maggiore. There are 30 light and airy rooms, all with colour TV, direct-dial telephone, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, Novara
This hotel in Rome is close to the Spanish Steps, the Church of Trinita dei Monti, the Villa Borghese, the Piazza del Popolo, the Trevi Fountain and the unmissable Colosseum. You're also close to the Sistine Chapel where you can admire Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling paintings. Hotel Forte, Rome
This hotel in Rome is a renovated Venetian palace right in the centre of the capital. It is within easy reach of the Spanish Steps, The Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel. Hotel Luxor, Rome
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
Only 5km from the airport, 1.5km from the railway station and 300 metres from the beach, the Minotel Marittima offers a selection of twin, double and triple rooms, all with a full range of amenities. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available on request. Hotel Marittima, Rimini
This medium-sized hotel in Milan (Milano) is one of the city's oldest and boasts a convenient central location within walking distance of Piazza del Duomo. The three-star Zurigo Hotel, Milan has 40 en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial phone line, satellite television, VCR, personal safe, a well-stocked minibar and an internet connection point. Zurigo Hotel, Milan
These apartments are in a peaceful location on the slopes of Monte Brione on the northernmost shore of Lake Garda, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy. They have attractive modern decor and come equipped with everything you'll need during your stay, including air conditioning, satellite TV and a full range of kitchen equipment. A maid service is also available if required. Residence Marina, Trento
Calabria — An elegant 3-star hotel with great dining, conference and sports facilities, private beach, boat trips and organised excursions. Hotel Club Kennedy. Hotel Club Kennedy, Reggio Calabria
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