Hotel Centro Vacanze Vel Mari' is an eco-friendly hotel set in the delightful countryside of Fertilla just seven kilometres from Alghero, on the Italian island of Sardinia. There are 25 comfortable rooms, all situated on the ground floor and all with en-suite bathroom facilities, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Vel Mari' Centro Vacanze, Sassari
This large, well-priced Rome hotel is conveniently situated for the city's Ciampino airport, just off the GRA or city ring-road and about 20 minutes by taxi from the centre of Rome itself. There are 138 comfortable, functional rooms, all with en-suite shower room, direct-dial telephone, colour TV and minibar. Hotel Palacavicchi, Rome
Hotel San Giorgio is a welcoming, family-run hotel located close to the beach in the popular resort of Vasto Marina, on Abruzzo's Adriatic coast. There are 50 bright, airy rooms, all with en-suite facilities and a balcony. Rooms are also equipped with colour TV, direct-dial telephone and cots are available to young families. Hotel San Giorgio, Chieti
Hotel San Vito is pleasantly located in the fertile Valpolicella area: this hotel in Verona, Italy is around 10 kilometres from the city centre. There are 114 air-conditioned, en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel San Vito, Verona
Hotel Arca is an impressive, modern three-star hotel just a kilometre away from the historic centre of Spoleto. There are 57 attractive rooms, all with views, plus en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone line and colour TV. Cots area available on request and there is a children's tariff for the under-tens. Hotel Arca, Perugia
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Stay in the very heart of historic Bologna. The three-star Hotel Paradise is just a few yards from the central railway station and the Piazza Maggiore. State-of-the-art comforts twinned with old-fashioned hospitality. Hotel Paradise, Bologna
You'll get a warm welcome at the Hotel Ideale, conveniently situated just 10 minutes from the central railway staion and Linate Airport, and close to the centre of Milan. It has 22 tastefully decorated rooms with bathroom, telephone, TV and air conditioning. Hotel Ideale, Milan
The Hotel Edera, on Via Angelo Poliziano, lies in the heart of Rome, within easy reach of numerous of the major sights. This member of the Leonardi hotel chain, with 14 establishments in the city, is an old, five-storey building, nicely renovated in a modern, functional style. Hotel Edera, Rome
