Hotel Magnolia is an attractive hotel housed in a pretty 19th-century villa conveniently located just 5 km from Treviso and 20 km from Venice. There are 30 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with private bathroom, satellite TV, radio, internet link and minibar. Hotel Magnolia, Treviso
Lying 15 minutes from the city centre, this Turin hotel is near both to the Polytechnic University and the main railway station (Porta Nuova). With 62 luxuriously appointed single, double and triple rooms (each with its own kitchenette), this is the ideal Turin hotel for longer stays, work or study breaks. Hotel Residence San Paolo, Turin
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A long-established gem among Italian Alps hotels, since 1882 guests have been welcomed to the venerable residence of the Berthod De Morņ family. Hotel Berthod, Aosta
The Hotel Mec, Milan is conveniently placed for the city centre and all Milan's major transport links. There are 41 cosy, restful rooms, all with modern en-suite shower room, direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and satellite TV. Hotel Mec, Milan
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Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico is in the centre of Naples, overlooking the Orto Botanico after which it is named. There are 36 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, air conditioning and heating Hotel Del Real Orto Botanico, Naples
Hotel Francesco is a three star hotel and restaurant located in the centre of historical Pisa, close to the Leaning Tower and the botanical gardens. Hotel Francesco Pisa, Pisa
The Minotel Aurora, is a small modern hotel conveniently situated in the old centre of Mestre, just 9km from Venice proper. Each of the 28 air-conditioned rooms has en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Minotel Aurora, Venice
Hotel Cris is a small, friendly, family-run three-star hotel in the centre of Venice Mestre. Renovated and comprehensively refurbished, there are 18 comfortable en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, fast wi-fi internet connection, cable satellite television and individually controlled air conditioning. Hotel Cris, Venice
