The Hotel Pasitea in Positano, on the scenic Amalfi Coast, is perfectly placed for touring the Campania region. This crisply turned out, three-star hotel in Amalfi was renovated only a couple of years ago, and features pretty, traditional architecture and striking wrought-iron metalwork. Hotel Pasitea, Salerno
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This hotel near Rome (in Fiumicino, Lazio) is ideally located near the airport for a brief stopover or a longer stay: to enjoy the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica and the vibrant beach life just a few minutes walk from your hotel room. Hotel Riviera, Rome
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This hotel is wonderfully located at the eastern end of the Aosta region, an Alpine paradise of famous beauty. The backdrop of glaciers lasts all year round and the region is ever-popular with summer ramblers as well as skiers. Hotel Au Soleil, Aosta
Park Hotel Regina is in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Bagni di Lucca. With modern facilities and perfect surroundings, this three star hotel is ideal for vacation or business stays. Park Hotel Regina, Lucca
This attractively presented hotel in Trento province is located in the popular lakeside resort of Riva del Garda. There are 46 comfortable, en-suite rooms at the Hotel Riviera, all with direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV, a small personal safe and air conditioning. Hotel Riviera, Trento
An elegant three-star hotel in central Turin, the Logis de France's Hotel Artua and Solferino sits in a quiet street in the historic centre of town. Set between the western bank of the River Po and the Duomo, within a stately nineteenth century building, this Italian hotel makes a superb base for exploring the sights of Turin Hotel Artua and Solferino, Turin
Situated on Via Perugino, this Milan hotel is perfectly located for exploring the city. And lying just ten minutes from Linate airport, from Milan's Central railway station and from the motorway exits, the Hotel Perugino is perfect for getting into and out of town. Hotel Perugino, Milan
Hotel Balestri in downtown Florence (Firenze) has 46 comfortable, en-suite rooms, many with lovely views of the River Arno, on whose banks this ancient building sits. All rooms at this hotel in Florence have internet connection point, direct-dial international telephone, satellite TV and safety deposit box. Hotel Balestri, Florence
