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 Ada in Rimini is full of character, with tastefully decorated rooms and a lovely garden and terrace. It is close to the beach and also a walk away from Rimini's old town with its charming cobbled streets. Hotel Ada, Rimini
In the picturesque setting of an Alpine town, set against the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the Hotel Dufour, near Aosta, is perfectly situated for easy access to both the ski slopes and beautiful countryside with its national park and feudal castles that characterise this region. Hotel Dufour, Aosta
This hotel in Furore, in Italy's Campania region, enjoys an excellent location with fabulous views along the Amalfi coastline. The attractive towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello are all within a few minutes' drive and the hotel is known in the area for its excellent restaurant. Hotel Bacco, Salerno
Set within the beautiful pine forests at the bottom of the Alps, this large three-star hotel is perfectly located for both scenic retreat and active adventure. Situated just outside the lovely mountain town of Aosta, it enjoys close proximity to the national park, ski resorts of Mont Blanc and the main motorways that run through mainland Europe. Hotel Saint Nicolas, Aosta
This hotel in Noto, Sicily is housed in a picturesque baroque villa in the countryside outside the UNESCO heritage town. The spacious bedrooms are designed in an authentic regional style with dark pine woodwork, without forgetting modern conveniences such as air conditioning and satellite television. Hotel Villa Favorita, Syracuse
If you're having difficulty choosing between the French and Italian Rivieras the three-star Hotel Astoria provides the solution. The panoramic terrace and rooms with balconies offer superb views along both the French and Italian coasts and the unmissable cities of Genoa and Nice are within easy reach, as is Monaco. Hotel Astoria, Imperia
Cagliari's Jolly Hotel is conveniently located close to the airport on the city's main road. There are 129 en-suite rooms, each with air-conditioning, direct-dial phone and cable/satellite TV; internet connection is available upon request. Jolly Hotel, Cagliari
