A four-star hotel in Italy, the Adi Doria Grand, Milan, boasts typical 20th century Milanese comfort and style (bathrooms are dressed in fine Carrara marble) and hotel comforts very much of the 21st century. Doria Grand Hotel, Milan
The Hotel Central is close to the centre of Sorrento. 16 bright, comfortable rooms all have en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial phone. Guests can dine either in the stylish rooftop restaurant or the more informal cafe, and there's also a gym, outdoor pool and mini-spa. Hotel Central, Naples
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Rimini's beach-front Ariminum Hotel has 50 spacious, stylish rooms with private balcony and bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. Intercommunicating rooms are available. Hotel Ariminum, Rimini
This Venice (Venezia) hotel was built as a monastery and has served as a workshop building build gondolas in the past. Now it has been converted into a luxurious and well-positioned hotel in the Cannaregio district of the town. Hotel Residenza Cannaregio, Venice
This hotel in Rome is a luxurious and exclusive place to stay, perfectly located on the Via dei Condotti within paces of Rome's high fashion stores such as Gucci, Cartier and Armani. The hotel is also close to the Spanish Steps, the Piazza di Spagna and Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Colosseum. The Inn at the Spanish Steps, Rome
Stay in Naples in real style. The Grand Hotel Vesuvio has a magnificent position on a rocky crag overlooking the Bay of Naples, and yet this four-star Italian hotel is just a short ride away from the centre of town. World figures have been visiting this Naples hotel since it first opened its doors 110 years ago - Enrico Caruso was a regular guest. Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Naples
Borgo Il Melone is a charming hotel in Italy. Tucked away in the Tuscan foothills below Cortona, it offers four-star hotel and self-catering accommodation. Borgo Il Melone, Arezzo
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On the western shore of Lake Garda, the elegant new Hotel Riva del Sole in Moniga del Garda is just 50 metres from the lake. It has 23 spacious, soundproofed rooms with private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, safe, air conditioning and minibar. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake. Hotel Riva del Sole, Brescia
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