The Hotel Dimora Sant' Eligio is in an ancient part of Naples close to the Piazza Mercato. There are 12 comfortable en-suite rooms all with colour TV, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone and minibar. Dimora Sant'Eligio, Naples
This comfortable family-friendly hotel in Trento province is located close to the historic centre of Riva del Garda and just 100 metres from the lakeside. The Hotel Centro Vacanze Canarino has a pedestrian tunnel which runs between the hotel and the town centre. Hotel Centro Vacanze Canarino, Trento
Hotel Charleston is a charming historic hotel which is right in the medieval heart of the charming Umbrian city of Spoleto. There are 21 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and video, internet link and minibar. Hotel Charleston, Perugia
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Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
Ten minutes from the centre of Amalfi, the family-run Hotel dei Cavalieri overlooks the Gulf of Salerno. It has of 60 centrally heated rooms with private shower or bath and WC. Many rooms have balconies, and the superior rooms have air conditioning and a minibar. The hotel also has three villas with private access to the beach. Hotel Dei Cavalieri, Salerno
Hotel Magnolia is an attractive, family-run B&B-style hotel in the ancient heart of Syracuse's Isola di Ortigia. It's extremely calm and peaceful here and you are perfectly placed for exploring the rich historic heart of the city. Hotel Magnolia, Syracuse
This hotel in Rome has a superb situation, right near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Spanish Steps. And yet the three-star Hotel Bolivar offers peace and quiet, away from the bustle of the city. An hotel in Italy which prides itself on friendly and efficient service. Hotel Bolivar, Rome
This peaceful hotel in Salerno province is located on Cilento's southern coast between Palinuro and Marina di Camerota, some two kilometres from the town centre. Hotel Seven Residence, Salerno
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