This hotel in the centre of Venice (Venezia) was originally an aristocratic palazzo. Now beautifully restored, Hotel Pausania offers comfortable three-star accommodation in a terrific central location. There are 26 rooms here, all with direct-dial telephone, cable TV, radio and minibar. Hotel Pausania, Venice
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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A three-star hotel in Milan ... in a quiet part of the centre, just five minutes by car from Linate International Airport, the family run Hotel Vittoria is within easy reach of La Scala, The Duomo (Milan's cathedral) and the chic shopping of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Hotel Vittoria, Milan
This hotel in Rimini is peacefully situated close to an attractive park just 20 minutes' walk from the city's business district and a short distance from the beach. Hotel Villa Lalla, Rimini
Hotel Giardinetto is a recently built hotel situated on the outskirts of Padua - the hotel lies near the Prato delle Valle square. There are 18 fresh, modern rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Al Giardinetto, Padua
A quite unique hotel in Lucca, the three-star Corte Di Re Artu is an unusual Arthurian-themed hotel set outside Lucca's city walls. The decor is medieval in style and the six rooms are named after King Arthur and characters from the Arthurian legends. Corte Di Re Artu, Lucca
This most attractive hotel in Sassari province stands on the bay at Porto Conte, which lies around 12 kilometres away from Alghero. This part of the island has strong Spanish and Catalan influences and the hotel was designed by an eminent local architect who has blended traditional cultural motifs with a comfortable modern design that fits seamlessly into the natural landscape. Hotel Portoconte, Sassari
Hotel Re Enzo is a pleasant three-star hotel in Bologna, conveniently located close to the city centre, yet outside the pedestrianised district. There are 51 comfortable rooms, all with superb en-suite facilities plus satellite TV, telephone, internet connection point, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel Re Enzo, Bologna
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