This luxurious four-star hotel in Ferrara has been artfully created from a beautiful fifteenth century palace. Once the seat of the Counts of Beccari-Freguglia, the magnificent building is now an elegant yet friendly city centre hotel, offering very comfortable accommodation. Ripagrande Hotel, Ferrara
The delightful town of Praiano is the setting for this Amalfi Coast hotel. The name of the four-star Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Praiano, means 'golden sunset' and that is the view guests can enjoy from their room, the spacious terraces or from the rooftop swimming pool. Hotel Tramonto D'Oro, Salerno
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This four-star Turin hotel is within easy reach of the airport, motorway/ highway and the Lingotto congress centre. The city's most celebrated attractions are just a short walk away, so make sure you don't miss the Egyptian Museum, Galleria Sabauda, or the Holy Shroud Chapel. Hotel Atahotel Concord, Turin
This Spoleto hotel is in a great location to access all of the town's top attractions in just minutes. A 14th century building adjacent to the Duomo (cathedral) of Santa Maria Assanta, the four-star Palazzo Dragoni, Spoleto was built by a famous old family in this ancient Umbrian town. Palazzo Dragoni, Perugia
The Diana Grand Hotel is a luxurious four-star hotel situated in a quiet spot close to Alassio's attractive historic centre. There are 56 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms with views either of the hillside or the sea and excellent en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, internet connection point and personal safe. Diana Grand Hotel, Savona
This Sorrento hotel is located high above sea level giving guests a panoramic view of the town and of Mount Vesuvius beyond. All 99 rooms at the Hotel Gran Paradiso, Sorrento are equipped with air conditioning, private safe, telephone, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower and television with Sky. Hotel Gran Paradiso, Naples
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This hotel in Rome stands in an exclusive location by the ancient Roman Forum, a few steps from the Colosseum. The Dalai Lama has stayed in the hotel, although he insisted on sleeping on the floor! The hotel boasts a fantastic rooftop restaurant with a view over the three forums. Hotel Forum, Rome
Hotel Borgo Antico is just outside the pretty village of San Pantaleo and close to the exclusive Costa Smeralda. There are 27 attractive rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minbar. The hotel is built from local, eco-friendly materials around the pretty swimming pool. Hotel Borgo Antico, Sassari
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