Hotel Le Padovanelle is a four-star hotel in Padua, northern Italy, overlooking the racecourse and set in its own generous grounds. The hotel has 40 rooms, each with their own private balcony and en-suite bathroom facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, safety-deposit box and minibar. Hotel Le Padovanelle, Padua
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This hotel in Rome is right in the city centre and is well-served by transport links. The rooms have the latest in comfort such as a private shower room, satellite TV, air conditioning and direct dial phone. Hotel Rex, Rome
This comfortable, welcoming four-star hotel lies a little way along the coast from Genoa towards the coastline of the Italian Rivera. There are 55 spacious, comfortable rooms at the Hotel Astor in Nervi, all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet connection point and minibar. Hotel Astor, Genoa
This comfortable hotel in Sassari province is well placed for La Marina and all the beautiful beaches that lie along the coast of the Gulf of Asinara. The delightful medieval town of Castelsardo with its fascinating 12th-century castle lies not far away and the provincial capital, Sassari, is just a short drive away. Janus Hotel, Sassari
This imposing, four-star resort hotel close to Sorrento has been decorated to the highest standard. The Nastro Azzurro Resort is made up of one larger and one smaller building, each equally splendid, and with a total of 120 rooms between them. Each room has gleaming private bathroom facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar and air-conditioning. Grand Hotel Nastro Azzurro, Naples
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Hotel Airone, Arzachena is on the stunning Gulf of Cannigone, close to the beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 70 tastefully furnished rooms, all with private garden or sun terrace plus en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, internet access and minibar. Hotel Airone, Sassari
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This Spoleto hotel is in a prime location overlooking the beautiful Spoleto valley from a hilltop just two kilometres from the town centre. Guests at the four-star Villa Milani, Spoleto can enjoy the large open meadows that surround the building, or take in the delights of the well-kept gardens and terrace . Villa Milani, Perugia
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A four-star hotel in La Spezia, the Hotel Ghironi is equally ideal for vacations or business trips. The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the rugged northern Italian coastline of the Riviera di Levante. Hotel Ghironi, La Spezia
