Hotel River is a wonderful four-star hotel near Treviso. Housed in the wing of a former aristocratic residence, it lies a few kilometres outside the historic northern Italian city. There are 70 spacious en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, internet connection point, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel River, Treviso
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The innovative Hotel Boston is an exciting mix of luxury accommodation and a showcase for the best in contemprary Italian art. Bedrooms are individually styled, with four-poster beds, sculptures and paintings creating a unique atmosphere. Hotel Boston, Turin
Idyllically located in a gorgeous neo-classical villa, Hotel Villa Soligo offers luxurious four-star accommodation in the heart of the Veneto just 25km from Treviso. There are 30 spacious, en-suite rooms, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a gym offering exercise classes and a miniclub. Hotel Villa Soligo, Treviso
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Hotel Punta Negra is an elegant four-star hotel facing directly on to the beach at Fertilia, a few minutes' drive north of Alghero, Sardinia. The hotel has 93 attractively furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet connection and a balcony overlooking either the pretty hotel gardens or the sea. Hotel Punta Negra, Sassari
The Hotel Tritone is a smart four-star hotel in central Lipari comprising 38 flawlessly decorated rooms, each with wooden floors, heavy rugs and marble bathrooms. In-room facilities include colour television, air conditioning, internet connection and hairdryer. Hotel Tritone, Messina
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Hotel Ristorante El Rustego is a charming hotel in Italy, housed in a converted manor house a little way outside the city of Padua. There are 41 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, radio alarm and a choice between a full-English breakfast and a continental buffet in the morning. Hotel Ristorante El Rustego, Padua
This Courmayeur hotel is perfectly situated in the Italian Alps, lying at the foot of the towering Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco). Located in the heart of a beautiful Alpine forest, Courmayeur's renowned slopes and ski runs are all within easy reach - here you are at the heart of the one the biggest complexes of slopes in Europe, with something for every level of expertise. Hotel Gran Baita, Aosta
The Hotel Villa Patrizia, Siena is the perfect combination. It offers easy access to the centre of the medieval city, yet is set in its own wooded parklands. This nineteenth century mansion has been elegantly transformed into a refined, classical Italian hotel, equally suitable for a relaxing vacation or for business meetings. Hotel Villa Patrizia, Siena
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