A four-star hotel in Milan within walking distance of the Milan Fair. Nearby are the San Siro soccer stadium, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' at Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the superb shopping in the city centre, with the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II within easy reach. Hotel Rubens, Milan
This very comfortable hotel in Sassari province is located close to the magical medieval town of Castelsardo with its wonderful 12th-century castle perched up on a hill overlooking the ancient town. Hotel Nadir, Sassari
Hotel Villa is situated in the seaside town of Bisceglie, a short drive along the coast from Bari. The hotel has 50 spacious, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, phone and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Villa, Bari
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The Nicotel is a chic modern hotel in a quiet corner of San Giovanni Rotondo not far from the Gargano National Park. The hotel, in southern Italy's Puglia region, has 84 comfortable, spacious rooms, all with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet link and a minibar. Nicotel San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia
In the business district of the city, this four star hotel in Turin is perfectly placed for enjoying all this historic town has to offer. The Pacific Hotel Fortino is on Strada del Fortino, just a few minutes from unmissable sights such as the Cathedral (home of the Turin Shroud), the Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Antiquity. Pacific Hotel Fortino, Turin
The four-star Hotel Ritz is in the historic centre of Florence. This hotel in Italy puts you on the doorstep of all the 'must see' sights of Florence, with the Uffizi, Bargello, Ponte Vecchio and Accademia all within easy walking distance of your front door. Hotel Ritz, Florence
Hotel Mediterraneo, Sant'Agnello is close to Amalfi and a short distance away from the islands of Capri and Ischia. 70 en-suite rooms have a sea view or views on to the pretty hotel garden as well as direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV, safety and minbar. There's a large swimming pool, restaurant, lounge/bar and cafe. Hotel Mediterraneo, Naples
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This charming hotel in Bologna mixes history with the latest technology. Situated in the church of an former convent originating from the 15th century, the four-star Hotel Il Convento Dei Fiori Di Seta offers a unique and intimate experience. Hotel Il Convento Dei Fiori Di Seta, Bologna
