Hotel Palace is an impressive four-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of Bari's commercial centre, close to the old town. There are 197 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial telephone and internet connection. Hotel Palace, Bari
This hotel in Rimini is pleasantly located less than a minute's walk from the lovely sandy beach and not far from the city's business centre as well as all the historic attractions. Days Inn South Beach, Rimini
Set within the gorgeous village of Guardia Piemontese, with its large and pretty beach on the Tyrrhenian coast, the four-star Meridian Hotel is in a perfect location to enjoy the many attractions of this region. Meridian Hotel, Cosenza
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A modern four-star hotel in Naples, the Jolly Hotel Napoli has the distinction of being Italy's tallest hotel! With 30 floors and 231 recently refurbished rooms, this hotel offers a resolutely modern, luxurious base in the heart of the delightful old city of Naples. Jolly Hotel Napoli, Naples
The Hotel Hostellerie du Cheval Blanc is an attractive modern hotel in Aosta, with 55 elegant rooms. All have contemporary-style en-suite bathroom facilities with complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and built-in hairdryer. Hotel Hostellerie du Cheval Blanc, Aosta
Hotel Club Li Graniti on the stunning Baja Sardinia has 54 elegant rooms, all with balcony, private bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. The hotel has an excellent restaurant and a relaxed piano-bar. There is also a wellness centre with gymnasium plus a range of relaxing treatments. Hotel Club Li Graniti, Sassari
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is located directly on the beach in a quiet area of the resort named in honour of Gina Lollobrigida. The excellent amenities of Lido di Jesolo are immediately on hand and Venice is reachable by boat in around 30 minutes from here. Park Hotel Brasilia, Venice
This Rome hotel lies in the centre of the town, near to city highlights such as the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Barberini Square, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Pantheon. The Bailey's Hotel, Rome
