Set in the natural park of Monti dei Gennargentu, in the centre of Sardinia, the Hotel Sa Muvara, Aritzo offers four-star luxury in a superb, unspoiled environment. This Aritzo hotel sits within five hectares of its own parkland - a region of pure mineral springs, forest-clad slopes and rolling meadows. Hotel Sa Muvara, Nuoro
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
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
This delightful Art Nouveau hotel is located right in the centre of the Venice (Venezia) Lido, and is surrounded by its own delightful park. The Hotel Hungaria Palace has 82 spacious, elegant rooms, all with en-suite facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite television and minibar. Hotel Hungaria Palace, Venice
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This four-star hotel in Salerno province enjoys a beautiful location in an elevated position above the attractive seaside resort of Positano. Hotel Domina Inn Royal, Salerno
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This is modern four-star comfort close to the historic centre of Carpi, in Emilia-Romagna. The Hotel Touring is within walking distance of the railway station and just 150 metres from the Piazza Martiri: this enormously imposing piazza is one of the biggest squares in Italy. Hotel Touring, Modena
With its proximity to the international Amerigo Vespucci airport, the exhibition centre at Fortezza da Basso, and the on-site conference facilities, this hotel in Florence is ideal for a business trip. Yet, the calm, residential location might also suit those holiday-makers looking to escape the tourist centre. Hotel Airport, Florence
The elegant Hotel Plaza in Desenzano del Garda, overlooking Lake Garda itself, has 30 spacious, comfortable bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning, colour TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. It also has a good restaurant, a bar and a well equipped meeting room. Hotel Plaza, Brescia
