A three-star hotel in Sicily, the Excelsior Palace Terme is housed in a converted grain mill on the edge of the Limoni river, in the attractive resort of Acireale. There are 229 spacious, comfortable en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, radio and minibar. Excelsior Palace Terme, Catania
A three-star hotel near the centre of Milan, the Comfort Hotel and Suites Pasteur lies on Via Guinizelli, near Centrale station and Europe's longest shopping street. Hotel and Suites Pasteur, Milan
Enjoy a stay in modern luxury in downtown Ragusa, the elegant centre of Sicily's southern coast. Recently refurbished, this Ragusa hotel boasts spacious rooms with all modern amenities and a traditional restaurant offering national dishes and regional specialities. Hotel Montreal, Ragusa
Hotel Villa Fontana is a pleasant contemporary hotel in the popular village of San Giovanni Rotondo, in the southern Italian region of Puglia. The hotel has 108 spacious, elegant rooms, all with air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, telephone and en-suite bath or shower room. Hotel Villa Fontana, Foggia
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
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
This Riva del Garda hotel is situated in this picturesque town on the northern shores of Lake Garda. It's easily accessed by coach from Milan airport and is in a great location to explore the many beautiful towns that surround this largest of the Italian lakes. Hotel Campagnola, Trento
The Giuliano family have run the hotel-restaurant La Bussola with professionalism and care for the customer since 1973. If you Hotel La Bussola, Vibo Valentia
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