The Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino is just off Piazza Garibaldi in the heart of Naples where you'll find excellent transport links to every corner of the city. There are 58 quiet, comfortable rooms, all with air-conditioning, en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and a minibar. Hotel Nuovo Rebecchino, Naples
Quite unique, the Hotel San Cassiano is the first hotel in Venice to be recognised as a Residenza d'Epoca by the Government ... a building of special artistic and historical merit. Hotel San Cassiano, Venice
A real one-off, this hotel in Florence retains the delightful atmosphere of a nineteenth century Florentine pensione. The family-run Hotel Pendini lies in the centre of Florence, and combines modern comforts with its old-world charms ... people come back year after year. Hotel Pendini, Florence
This hotel in Venice is located close to the city's main railway station and just five minutes from the air terminal. The three-star Hotel Il Mercante di Venezia has nine rooms, all with en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Il Mercante di Venezia, Venice
Housed in a lovely old palazzo dating from the early 1800s, the Hotel Fenice is a delightful three-star hotel in Milan. This is a lovely base for your stay in Milan, with rooms decorated in tastefully understated style, a delightful lobby with marble floors and wainscoting, and a breakfast room in fruitwood with trompe l'oeil decorations. Hotel Fenice, Milan
Hotel La Paul, Lake Garda - This 3-star hotel sits on a peninsula jutting onto the waters. It boasts excellent vacation facilities, a pool, beach, restaurant and its own pier. Hotel La Paul, Brescia
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This Rome hotel is a quaint family-run hotel located just a few metres from the Spanish Steps. It is near to the Via dei Condotti where you can shop to your heart's content in Rome's designer boutiques (stores include Cartier, Armani and Gucci). Hotel Pincio, Rome
This Naples hotel is within easy reach of the motorway, and just a short ride away from the airport. The central railway station and the Metro are also conveniently close at hand. A comfortable child-friendly establishment, the Grand Hotel Europa, Naples (Napoli) has 80 stylish rooms and suites, each with a range of modern amenities. Grand Hotel Europa, Naples
