This lovely four-star hotel in Salerno province is idyllically located overlooking the seafront in Amalfi. The Hotel Marina Riviera is built on four different levels into the cliff face and decorated in bright Mediterranean colours, and the atmosphere here is warm and welcoming. Hotel Marina Riviera, Salerno
Hotel Sporting is a luxurious four-star spa hotel in northern Italy, and is situated in the charming resort of Galzignano Terme in the Euganean Hills. Perfect for golfers (there are a number of courses in the surrounding hills) it is also ideal for those wanting a rest-cure ... the hotel has extensive spa facilities. Hotel Sporting, Padua
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The Hotel Venus Sea Gardens is an elegant hotel in the Siracusa region of Sicily, within easy reach of the popular cities of Catania and Siracusa (Syracuse). Hotel Venus Sea Garden, Syracuse
This hotel in Donnini, half an hour away from Florence, was built in the 13th century as a monastery and still retains many of its original features. Today, though, the Villa Pitiana is a comfortable four-star hotel with every modern convenience. Villa Pitiana, Florence
This Riva del Garda hotel has been recently refurbished and is in this popular tourist resort north of Lake Garda. The Hotel Mirage, Riva Del Garda is surrounded by stunning scenery and lush olive and lemon groves. The rooms have simple modern decor and all the mod cons you'll need to enjoy your holiday, such as air conditioning and satellite TV. Hotel Mirage, Trento
Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna is a unique four-star hotel in Sicily, close to the village of Giovanni la Punta. This beautiful Sicilian villa perches at the foot of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, and has breathtaking views of the volcano and over the green hills of the Catania region. Hotel Villa Paradiso dell'Etna, Catania
Caesar's Hotel lies just 10 minutes from Cagliari airport in a quiet residential area not far from Poetto Beach. There are 48 en-suite rooms, each with direct-dial phone, cable TV and radio and internet access. Caesar's Hotel, Cagliari
With fabulous views over St Peter's Basilica, this hotel in Rome offers a relaxing setting from which to explore the Vatican City or venture by bus into the ancient heart of the city. With two restaurants serving light lunches and Italian specialities, a piano bar and separate wine bar, there is plenty of scope for relaxing at the four-star Movenpick Hotel Central Park, Rome. Movenpick Hotel Central Park, Rome
