The Hotel Doria, Rome lies on Via Merulana, in the heart of the city. The main railway station at Termini is nearby, as is Santa Maria Maggiore (one of Rome's major basilicas). There are unmissable sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Triton Fountain and of course the Colosseum. Hotel Doria, Rome
La Svizzera is a delightful family-run bed & breakfast-style hotel in the centre of Taormina, Sicily. There are 22 quiet rooms, all with en-suite shower facilities, satellite television and safety deposit box. Most rooms have a balcony with views out to sea. Hotel La Pensione Svizzera, Messina
This Spoleto hotel is situated just on the edge of the 'centro storico', the historic town centre/downtown area, and within a short distance of the many attractions that Spoleto has to offer. Hotel Clarici, Perugia
The Hotel La Luna is a comfortable three-star hotel set in the heart of Lucca's old city, and lies opposite the fashionable and bustling shopping street of the Via Fillungo. There are 29 en-suite rooms here, all with individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Hotel La Luna, Lucca
La Residenza Hotel is in the north of Milan, with easy access to the city's main attractions. Rooms have parquet floors and garden views, and amenities include air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, television, wireless internet access, minibar, hairdryer and private bathroom with bath and shower. Hotel La Residenza, Milan
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This medium-sized hotel in Milan (Milano) has an eco-friendly approach, evident in its sympathetic style and environmentally friendly furnishings. The Hotel Ariston, Milan has 52 comfortable, en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite/cable television, high-speed internet access, personal safe and minibar. Hotel Ariston, Milan
A delightful hotel on Italy's Adriatic coast, the Hotel Costa Verde is a modern three-star hotel situated on the beachfront at Tortoreto Lido. There are 55 modern, en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe and minibar. Hotel Costa Verde, Teramo
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Hotel Diana is a small, attractive hotel in Pompeii's historic centre, close to the ancient Roman archaeological site. There are 13 elegant rooms, each with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, direct-dial phone line, satellite TV, and internet modem link. Hotel Diana, Naples
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