The Boston Hotel is pleasant, modern hotel close to Bari's railway station and the historic city centre. There are 69 clean, comfortable rooms, all with private bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel Boston, Bari
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This hotel in Impruneta, a 20-minute drive from Florence, has 28 comfortable rooms, each with air conditioning, telephone, TV, minibar and hairdryer. Its Sassi Neri restaurant has three atmospheric dining rooms, and specialises in typical Tuscan cuisine. Hotel Villa Cesi, Florence
Hotel Le Petit is a charming, intimate three-star hotel right in the heart of downtown Rome. It has 11 rooms, each refurbished very recently and individually decorated with high quality furnishings. Air conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV and minibar serve each room, and there is ample space for guests to relax in the privacy of their own rooms. Hotel Le Petit, Rome
The Best Western Hotel Residence Italia is a modern hotel in the quiet town of Quartu S Elena, 8km from Cagliari. There are 83 rooms and apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection and safety deposit box. Hotel Residence Italia, Cagliari
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A newly-built hotel in Imperia, the Hotel Locanda del Mar sits at the extreme western point of the Prino area. Hotel Locanda del Mar, Imperia
This hotel in Dimaro is in a great position for those who love nature, close to two Italian national parks - the Adorello Brenta and the Parco Nacionale della Stelvio - and in the beautiful Dolomiti del Brenta forest. Hotel Renzi, Trento
Tuscany - Hotel Reale is a lovely vacation hotel conceived as a classical Tuscan building. Totally immersed in its own peaceful garden, it is surrounded by trees and has a swimming-pool with hydromassage. Hotel Reale, Pistoia
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This three-star hotel is located in the town of Cava de Tirreni, which is in a beautiful valley surrounded by hills and trees close to Salerno. It has a friendly atmosphere and a relaxing lounge bar and restaurant that serves a variety of international and regional dishes. Hotel Pineta Castello, Salerno
